Brendson Ribeiro biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Brendson Ribeiro is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
2. He was born in Marituba, Para, Brazil.
3. His fight name is The Gorilla.
4. He competes in the light heavyweight division.
5. He is fighting out of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
6. Before joining the UFC, he competed in Fusao de Artes Marciais, Salvaterra Marajo Fight, Revelation Fighting Championship, Fusion Fight, Sombra Fight Champions, Combate Para, M-1 Challenge, Nacao Cyborg, Future Fighting Championship, Big Shot Fight, Aspera Fighting Championship, Fight Nights Global and Shooto Brazil.
7. He is 6’3″ tall.
8. He holds a professional MMA record of 15 wins, 6 losses and 1 No Contest.
9. On July 10, 2015, he made his professional MMA debut.
10. On November 11, 2019, he started dating Flavia Ribas.
11. On August 9, 2023, he turned 27.
12. On September 5, 2023, he knocked out Bruno Lopes at “Dana White’s Contender Series 2023” Week 5.
13. On February 17, 2024, he made his UFC debut.

TIMELINE

2024

• On February 17, 2024, he was knocked out by Zhang Mingyang at “UFC 298” in Anaheim, California, USA.