As one of the most reliable pipelines to the UFC, Fury FC once again delivers a card loaded with high-level prospects and meaningful matchups. Fury FC 113 features a vacant flyweight championship fight alongside key appearances from Contender Series veterans and decorated amateurs, making this event a critical measuring stick for fighters aiming to take the next step in their careers.
Tonio Figueiredo, 26, 5-0-0, Flyweight
One of Fury FC’s rising stars right now, Tonio “Fo Sho” Figueiredo, is ready to build off more of the same in 2026 and potentially fight his way into the UFC after a bout with fellow top prospect Takaya Suzuki. Figueiredo, a Texas fighter, ran into some impressive talent during his amateur career, taking decision losses to UFC fighter Alden Coria and UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van. Since Tonio Figueiredo’s loss to Van, it’s only been positive, turning pro in 2024 and racking up five victories, four of which ended by knockout.
Figueiredo enters this fight prepared to challenge for the vacated Fury FC Flyweight Title, formerly held by the two-time Dana White Contender Series veteran Jacob Silva. On the feet, few fighters push the pace more than “Fo Sho” Figueiredo, using his footwork and speed advantage to create angles for himself. His striking is reminiscent of Manel Kape with the same twitchy, athletic base and power that can put the lights out on anyone. Figueiredo is a puzzle for anyone to figure out. Watch out for stance switches, feints, and a switching head kick that’s just waiting to find another victim.
Takaya Suzuki, 21, 6-1-0, Flyweight
It’s hard not to love Takaya Suzuki, and I doubt it’s the first time you’re hearing his name. The Japanese flyweight hit mainstream MMA media after a fascinating four-second flying knee knockout finish over 34-fight veteran Yuichi Miyagi, marking himself as one of the explosive prospects in MMA right now. At only 21 years old, the Japanese flyweight is making a name for himself in the United States, scoring his first victory on US soil over the formerly undefeated Gabriel Bellomini in a R1 TKO. Now, nine months later, enter Takaya Suzuki for his second fight in America, this time against an even more formidable opponent in Tonio Figueiredo for the Fury Flyweight Title.
Takaya Suzuki has showcased his striking over his professional career, with excellent footwork and quick movement that help him wiggle his way out of any incoming pressure with an eagerness to retake the center and lead the dance as quickly as possible. Perhaps the biggest strength for Suzuki is the power he possesses at a small weight class in flyweight; excellent feints that set up one of his most dangerous weapons on the feet, a whipping body kick targeting the liver. Fighting out of Kill Cliff FC and under Yushin Okami, Suzuki could be the next successful Japanese prospect to take the US regional scene by storm.
Brandon Holmes, 28, 5-1-0, Middleweight
You might remember Brandon Holmes from this past season of Dana White’s Contender Series, who unfortunately fell at the hands of Cam Rowston. Taking a short-notice opportunity in a DWCS fight is never the wrong decision, and Brandon Holmes is already in the good graces of the UFC by showing up for the company, though now it’s up to him to start stacking wins and building his case for another chance. This will be Holmes’ first fight back in the octagon, taking on the undefeated Preston LaGrange at Fury FC 113.
Brandon Holmes fights behind a quick, powerful jab that he uses to get in his opponent’s face, often getting ahead on the feet. Holmes mixes up his target striking with body and leg kicks, though when he finds his shot, it is reckless abandon to put the opposition out cold. Once again, he’ll be in the business of knockouts this Sunday. It’s been only four months since his contender series loss, and it’s make-or-break time for Charleston, South Carolina’s Brandon Holmes.
Carlos Henrique, 26, 1-0-0, Lightweight (Am)
26-year-old Brazilian fighter Carlos Henrique takes the octagon for the second time in his career against Patrick Olinma in a highly touted amateur face-off. Currently the 155-pound UFC BJJ champion, Carlos “CH7” Henrique is searching for his next challenge in combat sports after a successful mixed martial arts debut on Fury Amateur Series. 2025 was a busy year for Henrique, finding a TKO in his first career bout and winning six out of six grappling matches, including an armbar submission over Raufeon Stots.
There’s no doubt Henrique has a dominant path to victory. From the first second of the fight, “CH7” is going to try to get his opponent to the mat, where the Brazilian has a significant advantage. It will be difficult to find fighters on the amateur scene who can compete with the advanced grappling base of Carlos Henrique, and he will likely continue to mow down whoever is in front of him. It is always exciting to see highly credentialed combat sports athletes try their hand at MMA, and if Henrique can round out his game and develop as a striker, the sky is the limit.