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Matheus Nicolau Pereira is a Brazilian flyweight MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Nicolau was born on January 6, 1993, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Nicolau entered the professional MMA scene at the age of 17 in August 2010. He compiled a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, primarily competing for different regional promotions in Brazil.
In early 2015, Nicolau opted to try out for The Ultimate Fighter following his experience in the regional circuit. Nicolau made his first appearance in the promotion on November 7, 2015, during UFC Fight Night 77. His opponent was Bruno Rodrigues, another fighter from ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ Nicolau secured a victory by submitting Rodrigues in the third round.
As of now, Mateus Nicolau holds a record of 19 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw (19-3-1) and is ranked #5 in the flyweight standings. He is gearing up for a bout against Alex Perez at UFC on ESPN 55 on April 27, 2024.
Who is Matheus Nicolau’s Girlfriend?
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UFC’s #9 ranked strawweight fighter, Luana Pinheiro, is Matheus Nicolau’s girlfriend. Matheus Nicolau and Luana Pinheiro crossed paths in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where they both pursued careers in martial arts.
How old is Luana Pinheiro?
Luana Pinheiro is currently 30 years of age, as she was born on November 18, 1993, in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
What is Luana Pinheiro’s Net Worth?
Luana Pinheiro’s net worth is estimated to be around $50,000 in 2024. Most of Pinheiro’s income comes from her exploits inside the UFC octagon. In her recent fight against Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Pinheiro took home a base salary of $12,000.
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Luana Pinheiro Height and Age
Luana Pinheiro is a strawweight contender who is 5 feet 2 inches or 157 cm tall. She is currently 30 years old in 2024.
What does Luana Pinheiro do for a living?
Luana Pinheiro, born on November 18, 1993, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's strawweight division, holding the #10 rank as of January 2024. She has amassed a professional MMA record of 11 wins and 2 losses (11-2-0).
Luana Pinheiro Social Media
Luana Pinheiro can be found on Instagram under the handle @luanapinheiromma, where she has a following of over 116,000. She also has an X account under the handle @LuPinheiroMMA.
How long have Mateus Nicolau and Luana Pinheiro been dating?
Luana Pinheiro and Matheus Nicolau crossed paths when they were young in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where they pursued careers in combat sports. Pinheiro, originally a judo athlete from Paraiba, moved approximately 2,000 km to Belo Horizonte to join the Minas Tenis Clube team. In this new city, she met with Matheus Nicolau, who was already an experienced martial arts practitioner.
Last Updated On April 23, 2024
FAQs
A. Luana Pinheiro is the girlfriend of Matheus Nicolau.
A. The exact date of when the couple met is undisclosed. However, it is public knowledge that they have been in a relationship since their professional MMA careers started.
A. Matheus Nicolau currently does not have any children.
A. Luana Pinheiro is from Brazil.
A. Luana Pinheiro is a professional UFC fighter like her boyfriend, Matheus Nicolau.
