In the current year so far, as many as 7 Brazilian fighters have bitten the dust. And this includes the big names too! Starting with Alex Pereira, he was looking indestructible last year.

Ilia Topuria is among a top crop of fighters following his knockout win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. 'El Matador' folded Oliveira in the first round to secure his second UFC title.

So far in 2025, there is one UFC champion who appears to be leading the way in early fighter of the year predictions, but that’s not the only list that they’re sitting at the top of.