There are more than hundred Brazilian fighters signed with the UFC and Bellator today, and the list of talents coming out of the country seems endless.
In 2016, MMA Fighting listed the top 10 prospects to watch for last year, and six of those athletes ended up signing with international promotions - including three in the UFC and one in Bellator.
As a new year starts, MMA Fighting takes a closer look at the prospects that will likely burst onto the scene in 2017.
Bruno Azevedo (15-2) - “Macaco" is one of the best flyweights in Brazil.