Talita “Problem Child”Alencar

Talita Alencar is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt competing in the UFC women’s strawweight division. The UFC currently lists her as an active athlete from Carutapera, Brazil, with the nickname “Problem Child.” Her UFC profile identifies her as a grappler who trains with Team Reis & M80 Wrestling. As of September 29, 2026, UFC’s current Brazilian-athlete roster also includes Alencar among fighters under contract.

Alencar made her professional MMA debut in 2021 and entered the UFC in December 2023 after competing in Titan FC, LFA and Dana White’s Contender Series. Her Contender Series appearance came on September 19, 2023, when she fought Stephanie Luciano to a draw. She subsequently began her UFC career with a split-decision victory over Rayanne Amanda. Her UFC record includes submission wins and decision victories, reflecting a career built around grappling, positional control and ground attacks rather than a purely striking-based approach.

The UFC lists Alencar at 5 feet 1 inch and identifies her preferred techniques as top pressure, armbars, leg locks, the twister, omoplata and ground-and-pound. Her listed jiu-jitsu credentials include a second-degree black belt and multiple world championship titles in jiu-jitsu competition. These accomplishments form the foundation of her MMA identity: a submission-oriented fighter who seeks control, creates grappling exchanges and looks for finishing opportunities on the mat.