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

Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Rafael Marquezani earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’

Rafael "Cabeça" Marquezani, 24, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 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 … Continue reading Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Rafael Marquezani earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’

Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Caio Gregorio earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’

Caio Gregorio, 30, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 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 … Continue reading Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s Caio Gregorio earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’

Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Flavio de Queiroz earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’ in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Flavio de Queiroz, 27, of Sao Paulo, Brazil 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, Minas … Continue reading Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Flavio de Queiroz earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’ in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Alex Sandro earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’ in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Alex "Canguru" Sandro, 35, 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, Minas Gerais, Brazil on August … Continue reading Sao Paulo, Brazil’s Alex Sandro earns 1st Brave CF win at ‘Brave 25’ in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Why Luan Santiago, Cleiton Silva had to be separated at ‘Brave 25’ weigh-ins in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

"Brave 25" has developed into the ground of one of Brazil's most fierce rivalries in recent years. Reigning Brave Combat Federation Lightweight World Champion Luan “Miau” Santiago, 24, of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil and his challenger Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil needed to be separated when they finally met eye to … Continue reading Why Luan Santiago, Cleiton Silva had to be separated at ‘Brave 25’ weigh-ins in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Full House’s Cleiton Silva: Training at my gym is like war

Training out of Full House Estúdio de Artes Marciais in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Cleiton “Predator” Silva, 33, is one of the Brazilian mixed martial artists competing at “Brave 25” on August 30, 2019. It marks his third bout in Brave Combat Federation. Featuring 10 MMA bouts, "Brave 25" will take place at the … Continue reading Full House’s Cleiton Silva: Training at my gym is like war

Belo Horizonte native Matheus Nicolau’s journey from football to jiu-jitsu to MMA

Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, mixed martial artist Matheus Nicolau, 26, had a childhood that was different from that of most kids in Brazil. But there was one thing he had in common with all of them, which was his love for football. From football to jiu-jitsu Like nine out of ten boys … Continue reading Belo Horizonte native Matheus Nicolau’s journey from football to jiu-jitsu to MMA

Ex-UFC fighter Matheus Nicolau joins girlfriend Luana Pinheiro in Brave CF

Matheus Nicolau, 26, of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil is about to make his Brave Combat Federation debut. His girlfriend Luana Pinheiro, 25, joined the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion in 2018. Pinheiro made her Brave CF debut on April 13, 2018 at "Brave 11" at the Mineirao Stadium's Terrace in Belo Horizonte where she … Continue reading Ex-UFC fighter Matheus Nicolau joins girlfriend Luana Pinheiro in Brave CF

Felipe Efrain to face Brave CF debutante Matheus Nicolau at ‘Brave 25’ in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Brave Combat Federation will hold “Brave 25” at the Minas Tenis Clube Arena in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil on August 30, 2019. In the co-main event of the evening, Felipe Efrain, 25, of Sao Paulo, Brazil will face promotional debutante Matheus Nicolau, 26, of Belo Horizonte in the bantamweight division. A truly international fighter, Efrain has … Continue reading Felipe Efrain to face Brave CF debutante Matheus Nicolau at ‘Brave 25’ in Belo Horizonte, Brazil