Jungle Fight 144: Special Edition on BOPE Anniversary is an upcoming mixed martial arts event by Jungle Fight Championships scheduled for January 17, 2026 at the BOPE in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fight Card
Main card
Middleweight João Vitor Dantas vs. Rodolfo dos Santos 185 lbs Vacant Middleweight Championship
Flyweight Júnior Assis vs. Edson Fernandes 135 lbs
Lightweight Lukas Eduardo vs. Albert Vieira 155 lbs
Welterweight Lucas Rodrigues vs. Igor Zanucio 170 lbs
Featherweight Anderson Garça vs. Antônio Marcos 145 lbs
Flyweight Diogo Silva vs. Mário Carvalho 125 lbs
Middleweight Davi Leite vs. Eduardo Alves 185 lbs
Women's Strawweight Cecilia Pereira vs. Maria Fernandes 115 lbs
Flyweight Regiane Borges vs. Beatriz Tavares 125 lbs
Welterweight Vinicius Calvano vs. Patrick Oliveira 170 lbs
Featherweight Bruce Lee Almeida vs. Danilo Ferreira 145 lbs
Flyweight Matheus Santos vs. Renzo Barreto 125 lbs
Featherweight Harife Pereira vs. Eliseu Andrade 145 lbs
Background
Caveira! Elite Forces and Jungle Warriors Collide at the BOPE Anniversary Special Edition.
The legend of Jungle Fight takes on a specialized edge as the organization celebrates the 48th anniversary of Rio de Janeiro’s elite police unit, BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais). On January 17, 2026, Jungle Fight 144: Special Edition transforms the high-security grounds of the BOPE headquarters into a theater of war. This is a homecoming for the "Caveiras," where the relentless pressure of Brazilian MMA meets the iron discipline of special operations. With a vacant world title on the line and a roster of hungry prospects looking to earn their stripes, the energy in Laranjeiras will be nothing short of combustible.
Main Event: The Battle for Middleweight Gold
The center of gravity for the evening is a high-impact showdown for the vacant Middleweight Championship (185 lbs) between the surging João Vitor Dantas and the heavy-handed Rodolfo dos Santos. Dantas enters the cage with a reputation as a terrifying finisher, recently making waves with a spectacular head-kick knockout that showcased his elite athleticism. He faces an equally dangerous adversary in Rodolfo dos Santos, a representative of Team Yvel who boasts a staggering 80% knockout rate. This five-round championship contest is a collision of two men who do not believe in leaving it to the judges, ensuring that the 185-pound throne will be claimed in a blaze of glory.
Flyweight Firecrackers and Lightweight Wars
The high-octane action continues with a pivotal Flyweight (135 lbs) encounter as the veteran Francisco "Tratorzinho" Assis meets the undefeated prospect Edson Fernandes. Assis, a battle-tested warrior with nearly 20 professional fights, looks to use his experience to derail the momentum of the 6-0 Fernandes in a bout that defines the future of the division. The lightweight ranks will also see fireworks as Lukas Eduardo and Albert Vieira collide in a match where technical grappling and explosive striking are expected to take center stage. Every fight on this special edition card carries the weight of the "Skull," with fighters competing under the watchful eyes of Brazil's most elite officers.
A Showcase of Brazilian Talent and Tactical Discipline
The depth of the card features a relentless stream of matchups designed to test the resolve of every combatant. From the bantamweight energy of Ryusei Ashizawa’s previous appearances to the unique debut of the aptly named Bruce Lee Almeida, Jungle Fight 144 is a celebration of the diverse and terrifying talent pool within Brazil. Middleweight prospects like Davi Leite and Eduardo Alves will look to mirror the intensity of the main event, while the women’s strawweight division highlights the technical brilliance of Cecilia Pereira and Maria Fernandes.
The Spirit of the Jungle in the Heart of Rio
Jungle Fight 144 is more than a sporting event; it is a tribute to the synergy between the warrior spirit of the ring and the heroism of the BOPE. The atmosphere within the headquarters will be thick with the "Caveira" ethos—determination, tactical precision, and an refusal to quit. As the fighters make their walk under the shadow of the elite unit’s emblem, they are not just fighting for a win, but for the respect of the most formidable audience in the country. It is a night where legends are forged in the heat of competition, closing out the anniversary celebrations with a display of pure, unadulterated combat.
