It was August 27, 2011 when the Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to the country of Brazil for the first time in 10 years for UFC 134.
When all was said and done, UFC 134 went down as one of the biggest nights in UFC history as the atmosphere in Rio De Janeiro was unforgettable.
Following the spectacular night, UFC President Dana White promised that his organization would be traveling back to Brazil very soon.
And while the United States is home to the majority of the fighters in the UFC, Brazil is certainly a close second.
The country of Brazil has been producing some of the greatest mixed martial artists since the sport first came to be.
So, the following slides display the ten best Brazilian fighters in the UFC today.
Let’s take a look.