Shooto Brasil 128: De Sousa vs. Dos Santos is a mixed martial arts event to take place on May 2, 2025 at the Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fight Card
MMA Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Sabrinna de Sousa vs. Sara dos Santos 125 lbs Vacant Flyweight Championship
Guilherme Doin vs. Thiago Silva 155 lbs Lightweight Championship
Paulo Victor vs. Alex Pinheiro 125 lbs
Rodrigo Marinho vs. Jóshuah Magalhães 135 lbs
Ricardo Guimarães vs. Marcello Phellyp 135 lbs
Preliminary Card
Gabriel Ramos vs. Jorge Silva 155 lbs
Murilo Santiago vs. Bruno de Jesus 265 lbs
Gabriel de Oliveira vs. Olavo Dutra 145 lbs
Isabella Araujo vs. Ana França 105 lbs
Ethiene Pereira vs. Jessica Cristina 115 lbs
Juan Pablo Oliveira vs. Manoel Junior 128 lbs
Background
On May 2, the spotlight returns to Rio de Janeiro as Shooto Brasil 129 brings another night of high-stakes combat to the legendary Upper Arena. At the heart of the action, a new queen of the flyweight division will be crowned when Sabrinna de Sousa clashes with Sara “Dinamite” dos Santos for the vacant 125-pound title. De Sousa’s rise has been marked by sharp technique and undeniable poise, while Dos Santos lives up to her nickname with explosive power and a refusal to take a step backward. When these two collide, it won’t just be for a belt, it’ll be for legacy.
The energy only intensifies with Guilherme Doin taking on Thiago Silva in a lightweight championship fight that pits experience against surging ambition. Doin brings a dangerous mix of endurance and grit, but Silva’s track record as a finisher makes every second in the cage a potential turning point.
From rising prospects to seasoned brawlers, the card is packed with fighters eager to prove they belong on Brazil’s elite stage. Every bout offers a story, every round a test, as Shooto Brasil continues to serve as a gateway to greatness for South America’s top MMA talent. Rio’s fight fans know the stakes—and they know this isn’t just another night at the fights. It’s a proving ground.
