Luis Carlos de Brito Valdivino

MMA Heavyweight

A Brazilian heavyweight who found his second home in southern Spain, where he won an international title as “el algecireño” — and who faces Dutch former kickboxer Levi Rigters at LFL24 in his MMA debut.

Profile

The story

From Algeciras, Luis Carlos de Brito built extensive experience in the Spanish and European regional MMA circuit. Winning the international MMA Senshi title in Bulgaria is the biggest highlight of his career.

After losses to, among others, Louie Sutherland and Dave Fotsing, he faces another major test at LFL24 against Levi Rigters. His professional record stands at 6 wins, 13 losses, and 1 no contest.

In the ring

Fighting style

De Brito is a heavyweight with a clear preference for fighting on the ground: five of his six wins came by submission and one by TKO. His losses show that he is vulnerable to striking; most came by KO or TKO. He wants to take the fight to the ground, but at a higher level he does not always succeed.

Results

Performance

International MMA Senshi champion in Bulgaria; longstanding active presence on the Spanish and broader European regional MMA circuit; multiple appearances at Levels Fight League, including LFL16; professional record of 6 wins, 5 by submission, against 13 losses and 1 no contest.

Over the years

Timeline

• February 14, 1995: born in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
Year unknown: develops his martial arts foundation in Algeciras, Spain, and becomes known locally as el algecireño
Several years: active on the Spanish regional circuit, including La Batalla del Estrecho
Year unknown: wins an international MMA Senshi championship in Bulgaria
Competes in Levels Fight League, including LFL16 against Louie Sutherland: loses by KO
April 2025: wins by submission against Aleksandar Katona
May 2026: loses by TKO to Dave Fotsing
September 26, 2026: scheduled to fight Levi Rigters at LFL24 in Den Bosch

Influence

Legacy

Within the Dutch combat sports context, Krikri is primarily relevant as an international opponent who connects the European regional MMA scene with the larger Dutch stages. His bout at LFL24 pits an experienced foreign heavyweight against a Dutch fan favorite making his MMA debut. A lasting influence on Dutch combat sports cannot be demonstrated; his significance lies mainly in southern Spain, the Campo de Gibraltar region, and the broader European regional circuit.

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