Tattoos in combat sports, particularly in MMA promotions like the UFC, have become a significant trend that shows no signs of fading. Many veteran fighters, such as Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, and Ilia Topuria, proudly display their ink. Female fighters are no less passionate about this trend, with Brazilian sensation Iasmin Lucindo standing out as a prime example. The Strawweight contender made her promotional debut in 2022, where she initially faced defeat. However, since that setback, she has demonstrated remarkable resilience and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak.

This success has caught the attention of the MMA community, which is eager to learn the meanings and stories behind their favorite fighters’ tattoos. So, let’s delve deeper into Iasmin Lucindo’s tattoos and the reasons behind them. Scroll down to find out more.

A deeper look at Lucindo’s neck and chest tattoo

Unlike other MMA fighters, Iasmin Lucindo chose to think outside the box. Instead of marking her chest with tattoos like Amanda Nunes, she inked a butterfly on her neck—a symbol often linked to transformation and change. The butterfly serves as a reminder of how a caterpillar turns into a cocoon before emerging as a butterfly. This, in turn, showcases a metaphorical sense of adaptation and the importance of trusting the process.

However, others associate butterflies with concepts like mental health and freedom. So, which meaning fits Lucindo’s tattoo? A clue lies in her second tattoo, just below the butterfly on her chest, which reads “Be yourself.” This phrase leans more toward the first theory, reflecting the butterfly’s transformation journey, from caterpillar to butterfly, emphasizing that ‘believing in yourself‘ is key to change. But if you think we’re done decoding the meaning behind Lucindo’s ink, you’re mistaken. These two tattoos are just the tip of the iceberg. This 22-year-old phenom currently has more tattoos than most female MMA fighters. Scroll down to learn more.

Other Ink ‘phenomenons’ on Iasmin Lucindo

Other than the ‘butterfly’ and “be yourself” tattoos, Lucindo has more ink on the upper part of her body, including the date “1981” on her left shoulder. We can presume this might be the birth year of someone extremely close to Lucindo—perhaps her mother, father, or grandmother—though it’s hard to say for certain. She also has a cross tattoo on her arm, likely symbolizing her devotion to Jesus, a faith many Brazilians follow.

In addition to these, Lucindo has four other small, interconnected tattoos on her body, including on her left forearm, left bicep, the left side of her neck, and forearm. These appear to be ‘quotes ‘ in English, but they are too complicated to read due to their small size. Even though they are hard to decipher, they serve as a reminder to keep an eye on this 22-year-old MMA fighter who is still very young in her MMA career.

As she gears up for her upcoming bout against Mariana Rodriguez at UFC 307, Lucindo will look to extend her winning streak to four. It will be intriguing to see whether the Brazilian sensation can continue to ride the winning wagon or if Rodriguez will put a stop to it on October 5. Share your opinions below!