Carlos.

I am a professional MMA coach and professional fighter with over 18 years of experience in the sport.

I started training at age 14 and turned professional at 18. During my career, I trained at Nova União in Rio de Janeiro with renowned coach André “Dedé” Pederneiras, working alongside elite UFC athletes such as José Aldo and Rafael dos Anjos. Currently, I work as an MMA coach at Full Contact in Kuwait, where I have been for 4 years, helping athletes develop their technical, physical, and mental skills.

I began my MMA journey at the age of 14. At 18, I became a professional athlete, building a career based on discipline, dedication, and competitive experience.

I got a chance to train at Nova União in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I met the greatest coach in Brazil, or perhaps the world, Dedé Pederneiras. He is the main coach of José Aldo, who, in my opinion, is one of the best UFC athletes, and I was one of his main sparring partners during several training camps he held for his fights. I also trained with Rafael dos Anjos, one of the greatest UFC fighters, among other UFC athletes who were there at the time. And for those who don't know, I beat Adriano Martins, a former UFC athlete who has a knockout victory against Islam Makhachev.

Currently, at 32 years old, I work as an MMA coach at Full Contact in Kuwait, where I have been for 4 years, dedicating myself to the technical and physical development of athletes, sharing my experience, and contributing to the training of new talents in the sport.