Bruno Henrique Cappelozza (born 20 May 1989)[1] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently signed to the Professional Fighters League, where he competes in the heavyweight division.
Cappelozza was born in Jaú, São Paulo, Brazil, where he first began to train in mixed martial arts.
Sidelined for months due to hand, knee, and biceps surgeries, his return to the national scene was marred by opponents backing out at the last minute.
Pressure from friends and family to reconsider his life direction intensified, especially as he, his wife Jéssica, and son David lived uncomfortably in his parents' house.
During a challenging period, he crossed paths with Ronny Markes from Dominance MMA, becoming a sparring partner for Corey Anderson in the US.
In response to travel restrictions amid the new coronavirus pandemic, he opted to remain in Las Vegas for over eight months, which led to his opportunity to appear in the PFL Heavyweight season that commenced in April.
[17][18] Cappelozza launched 2022 season with a fight against Stuart Austin at PFL 2, which Cappeloza won in the first round with a knockout.
[21][22] In July 2022, ESPN reported that Cappelozza would no longer compete in the PFL playoffs due to an undisclosed injury.
[32] On August 13, 2024, it was reported that Cappeloza has been suspended for clomiphene and its metabolite desethyl-clomifene as the result of a urine sample collected out-of-competition on April 17, 2024.