15 Facts About Francimar Barroso

Towards the beginning of his career, Barroso competed at Shooto Brazil 11 on 28 March 2009, against Roque Oliver.

Francimar Barroso fought at the next event as well, fighting Levi da Costa on 30 May 2009.

On 23 November 2012, Francimar Barroso fought for the vacant Shooto Brazil Light Heavyweight championship, as he faced number one contender Cristiano Souza.

In November 2010, Francimar Barroso signed with upstart Jordan promotion Desert Force Championship.

Francimar Barroso made his DFC debut on 8 December 2010, against Abhijeet Petkar.

Francimar Barroso made his UFC debut on 3 August 2013, when he faced fellow Brazilian Ednaldo Oliveira, after Oliveira's original opponent Robert Drysdale was forced out of the bout due to injury.

Francimar Barroso faced UFC newcomer Hans Stringer at UFC Fight Night 38 on 23 March 2014.

Francimar Barroso was expected to face Patrick Cummins at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov on 7 June 2014.

Francimar Barroso was expected to face Ovince St Preux on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56, replacing Rafael Cavalcante.

Francimar Barroso faced Ryan Jimmo on 30 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.

Francimar Barroso was expected to face promotional newcomer Abdul-Kerim Edilov on 17 January 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81.

Francimar Barroso faced Nikita Krylov on 8 May 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87.

Francimar Barroso faced promotional newcomer Darren Stewart on 19 November 2016 at UFC Fight Night 100.

Francimar Barroso faced promotional newcomer Aleksandar Rakic on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.

Francimar Barroso faced Gian Villante on 20 January 2018 at UFC 220.