Despite its success in Rio, the UFC has no plans to hold a card in Brazil in 2026, says journalist.

Charles of the Bronx Before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/charlesdobronxs

The UFC is evaluating the possibility of holding events in Brazil in 2026, as part of the organization's international planning, which involves defining the calendar, choosing venues, and analyzing the market. The discussion was recently resumed after the historic event in Rio de Janeiro, an event that drew a large audience and had... Charles of the Bronx as a main highlight against Mateusz gamrot.

Despite the positive scenario inside the octagon and the fans' response, the current situation indicates that Brazil may be left out of the organization's plans for this year. This information was revealed by journalist Guilherme Cruz, from the website 'MMA Fighting', while detailing the behind-the-scenes aspects of the decision. According to reports, financial factors carry significant weight in this assessment.

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"According to what I've learned, UFC has no plans for a card in Brazil in 2026, even after the success of UFC Rio with..." Charles of the Bronx"The financial side is a disadvantage. Brazil doesn't generate profit from ticket sales and government incentives. That could change, of course, but that's the current situation," stated Guilherme Cruz in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

According to my sources, the UFC has no plans for a card in Brazil in 2026, even after the success of UFC Rio. Charles of the Bronx.

The financial aspect is a drawback. Brazil doesn't generate profit from ticket sales or government incentives. That could change, of course, but that's the current situation.

- Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) April 6, 2026

Impact of the last UFC event in Brazil

Charles of the Bronx celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

UFC Rio, an event held on October 11th of last year at Farmasi Arena, brought together 16.297 fans and made history by registering the fastest ticket sales in the city since UFC 134 in 2011, with all tickets sold out in less than two hours.

This edition also marked the Ultimate's 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro. Inside the octagon, the spotlight fell on 'The Fiery Lion', who lived up to the crowd's expectations and secured the victory in the main event. Finishing (rear-naked choke) Mateusz Gamrot at 2:48 of round 2.