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Luana Munize Barbosa Pinheiro is a Brazilian strawweight MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Pinheiro was born into a judo family and began training in martial arts at just 2 years old in the city of João Pessoa. Despite a junior judo career, she transitioned completely to MMA in 2015 after her Olympic aspirations went unfulfilled.
Pinheiro amassed a record of 7–1 in regional circuits and Brave CF before getting a UFC contract via a 1st round TKO win in Dana White's Contender Series on November 10, 2020. Pinheiro made her first walk to the UFC octagon against Randa Markos, which was initially set for UFC 260 but got pushed to May 1, 2021, due to Markos testing positive for COVID-19. In the rescheduled bout, Pinheiro won via first-round disqualification when an accidental upkick by Markos prevented Pinheiro from continuing to fight. Luana Pinheiro maintains 11 victories and 2 losses, comprising 2 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 3 decisions.
Who is Luana Pinheiro’s Boyfriend?
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UFC flyweight fighter Matheus Nicolau is the boyfriend of Luana Pinheiro. Matheus Nicolau and Luana Pinheiro met in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where they both pursued careers in martial arts.
How old is Matheus Nicolau?
Matheus Nicolau is currently 30 years of age, as he was born on January 6, 1993, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
What is Matheus Nicolau’s Net Worth?
Matheus Nicolau’s net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $200,000. Most of Nicolau’s income comes from his exploits inside the UFC octagon. In his last fight, he lost against Brandon Royval and took home a total payout of $65,000.
Matheus Nicolau Height and Age
Matheus Nicolau is a flyweight fighter who is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm tall. He is currently 30 years old in 2023.
What does Matheus Nicolau do for a living?
Matheus Nicolau Pereira, born on January 6, 1993, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Flyweight division, holding the #6 rank as of November 2023. Starting his MMA career in August 2010 at 17, Nicolau amassed a record of 10-1-1 in regional promotions before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter in 2015. Alongside his UFC career, he has also competed in organizations like Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF) and Future FC.
Matheus Nicolau Social Media
Matheus Nicolau can be found on Instagram under the handle @mathuesnicolaumma, where he has a following of over 31,000. He also has a Twitter account under the handle @NicolauMatheus.
How long have Luana Pinheiro and Matheus Nicolau been dating?
Matheus Nicolau and Luana Pinheiro met when they were young in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where they pursued careers in combat sports. Luana, originally a judo athlete from Paraíba, moved approximately 2,000 km to Belo Horizonte to join the Minas Tênis Clube team. It was in this new city that she crossed paths with Matheus Nicolau, who was already an experienced martial arts practitioner.
Last Updated On May 15, 2024
FAQs
A. Matheus Nicolau is the boyfriend of Luana Pinheiro.
A. The exact date of when the couple met is unknown. However, it is public knowledge that they have been in a relationship ever since the start of their professional MMA careers.
A. Luana Pinheiro currently does not have any children.
A. Matheus Nicolau is from Brazil.
A. Matheus Nicolau is a professional UFC fighter, just like his girlfriend Luana Pinheiro.
A. Luana Pinheiro is 30 years old and was born on November 18, 1993.
