In the recent wave of new fighters from the Dana White Contender Series, the UFC has brought in 30-year-old sensation Eduarda Moura, a strawweight contender who has been making waves since her professional debut, with an impressive resume of 10-1 and setting records in the regional circuits. In the UFC scene, ‘Ronda’ proved herself in her first fight just a year ago against Montserrat Conejo Ruiz, where she sent her opponent to the shadow realm with a cold knockout.

However, earlier this year, her journey took a setback when she faced her countrywoman Denise Gomes. Despite taking the loss hard, Eduarda views it as a learning experience and vows to come back stronger in her next outing. Her mindset intrigued fans, who raised questions about where this strong mentality was coming from. So, without wasting any more time, let’s dive into it.

Is Eduarda Moura Brazilian? Ethnicity and nationality

Eduarda Moura hails from Sergipe, Brazil, with dreams of becoming a UFC star, following in the footsteps of UFC and WWE legend Ronda Rousey, who was the first woman fighter signed by Dana White. In May 2023, Moura updated her fans on Instagram, writing, “Eduarda ‘Ronda signs contract to participate in the “Dana White Contender Series’ on August 15 in Las Vegas, USA.”

She quickly made a name for herself in the UFC, becoming a force to be reckoned with—a testament to her journey of becoming a star unlike any other. Moura, who fights out of Salvador, Brazil, began her career with Cop Thunder Fight 9 in 2021. Since then, she has never looked back, fighting in various promotions before finally securing her place in Dana White’s global juggernaut.

Eduarda Moura’s MMA career so far

Eduarda Moura’s career has been an incredible journey, with most of her wins achieved through submissions—a testament to her skills and dedication. What sets her apart and keeps her on the same level as her idol, Ronda Rousey is her ability to finish fights quickly; in fact, she has ended 7 out of her 10 fights in the very first round. Moura maintains an impressive striking accuracy of 58%, which, while modest due to her grappling background, is still noteworthy.

However, Moura’s upcoming opponent, Veronica Hardy, is already preparing for the challenge. In a recent candid interview, Hardy shared her thoughts on Moura, saying, “There’s not much video footage of her fights before, but you know, she’s from Almeida’s team… it’s straight takedown to ground and pound to submission.”

Now, all eyes are on UFC 309, headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, where Eduarda Moura will face off against the Venezuelan prospect Veronica Hardy, who is currently on a three-fight winning streak. The question is, will the Brazilian ‘Ronda’ bounce back strong from her last setback? Who are you rooting for, Hardy or Moura? Drop your prediction below!