13 things about UFC fighter Paulo Costa from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Paulo Henrique Costa is a professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, competing in the UFC middleweight division. With a record of 15 wins and 4 losses, he has faced numerous opponents since his debut in 2012. Costa's journey includes personal challenges and notable victories, including significant matches from 2017 to 2025.

Matheus Nicolau biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

full name: Matheus Nicolau Pereirafight name: N/Aresidence: Rio de Janeiro, Brazilheight: 5’6″weight division: flyweightcurrent promotion: UFCpro MMA record: 19-3-1 Luana Pinheiro, Matheus Nicolau Matheus Nicolau is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and a black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu. He is 5'6" tall. Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Nicolau developed his love for MMA by watching old fights on video … Continue reading Matheus Nicolau biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Can Amin Ayoub dethrone Cleiton Silva as BRAVE CF’s lightweight king?

Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub, 24, of Nantes, France revealed the next opponent he wants to face after renewing his BRAVE Combat Federation contract. The French-Tunisian mixed martial artist wants to challenge reigning BRAVE CF Lightweight World Champion Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Training out of Bulgarian Top Team in Sofia, Bulgaria, … Continue reading Can Amin Ayoub dethrone Cleiton Silva as BRAVE CF’s lightweight king?

Minas Gerais, Brazil’s Rodrigo Nascimento earns 1st UFC win, submits Don’Tale Mayes in Jacksonville, Florida

Rodrigo "Zé Colmeia" Nascimento Ferreira, 27, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil was one of the winners at "UFC on ESPN 8,” also known as "UFC Fight Night 172." It was the undefeated Brazilian mixed martial artist's first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 11 MMA matches, "UFC on ESPN 8” took place at … Continue reading Minas Gerais, Brazil’s Rodrigo Nascimento earns 1st UFC win, submits Don’Tale Mayes in Jacksonville, Florida

Brazil’s Flávio de Queiroz vs Canada’s Malcolm Gordon at BRAVE CF Flyweight Tournament quarterfinals at ‘BRAVE CF 35’ in Balneário Camboriú

The Brave Combat Federation head office acted fast after Marcel Adur, 38, of Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil pulled out from his BRAVE CF Flyweight World Championship tournament quarterfinal bout against Malcolm “X” Gordon, 29, of London, Ontario, Canada at "BRAVE CF 35." Since the former was injured, he will be replaced by Flávio "Flavinho" … Continue reading Brazil’s Flávio de Queiroz vs Canada’s Malcolm Gordon at BRAVE CF Flyweight Tournament quarterfinals at ‘BRAVE CF 35’ in Balneário Camboriú

BRAVE CF’s top submissions in 2019 include Cleiton Silva’s win over Luan Santiago at ‘BRAVE CF 25’ in Brazil

BRAVE Combat Federation had an unforgettable 2019. The Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion once again traveled around the globe with 12 events in 12 different countries. Several world-class fighters tested their skills against top international talent and some of those fights ended in amazing finishes. Several top-flight contests were ended in submission. To celebrate the … Continue reading BRAVE CF’s top submissions in 2019 include Cleiton Silva’s win over Luan Santiago at ‘BRAVE CF 25’ in Brazil

Matheus Nicolau focused on helping Luana Pinherio for ‘Brave 26’ in Bogota, Colombia

After a successful Brave Combat Federation debut, Matheus Nicolau, 26, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil is focused on helping his girlfriend and fellow Belo Horizonte native Luana Pinheiro, 25. She is set to compete “Brave 26.” Nicolau made his Brave CF debut at “Brave 25” the Arena Minas Tênis Clube in Belo Horizonte on … Continue reading Matheus Nicolau focused on helping Luana Pinherio for ‘Brave 26’ in Bogota, Colombia

Brazil’s Cleiton Silva wants Brave CF’s super lightweight, welterweight, featherweight belts

Fighting out of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, was recently crowned as the new Brave Combat Federation Lightweight World Champion. Now, he wants to conquer three other divisions. Brave CF held “Brave 25” at the Arena Minas Tênis Clube in Belo Horizonte on August 30, 2019. In the main event of … Continue reading Brazil’s Cleiton Silva wants Brave CF’s super lightweight, welterweight, featherweight belts

Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Cleiton Silva is new Brave CF Lightweight World Champion, dethrones Luan Santiago at ‘Brave 25’

Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil was one of the winners at the Brave Combat Federation combat sports event “Brave 25.” It was his third victory in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion. Brave CF held “Brave 25,” which featured 10 MMA bouts, at the Arena Minas Tênis Clube in Belo … Continue reading Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Cleiton Silva is new Brave CF Lightweight World Champion, dethrones Luan Santiago at ‘Brave 25’

[PHOTOS] Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Matheus Nicolau earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’

Matheus Nicolau, 26, was one of the winners at the Brave Combat Federation combat sports event “Brave 25.” It was his first victory in the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion. Brave CF held “Brave 25,” which featured 10 MMA bouts, at the Arena Minas Tênis Clube in Belo Horizonte on August 30, 2019. In the … Continue reading [PHOTOS] Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Matheus Nicolau earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’