Matheus Felipe Xavier - Decorated BJJ Black Belt

Matheus Xavier was a part of the famous Checkmat team. He got his BJJ training under Bruno and Thiago Baretto. He is one of the most respected BJJ fighters, his reputation is the fruit of his hard work.

Xavier at a very young age got his interest in martial arts by seeing his sister who was getting trained at that time. He is a black belt under Leonardo Vieira with the approval of Bruno and Thiago Baretto. Xavier has also earned the title of IBJJF. That is considered the most honorable title in the BJJ.

Matheus Xavier spent his childhood in Natal a state in Northeastern Brazil. Then spent the other half of his life in Nova Natal burg.

Xavier was interested in martial arts and was learning Muay Thai. He also fought matches in Muay Thai before starting his career as a BJJ.

Matheus Xavier was very passionate about fighting and had an intense working routine. He used to have three training sessions every day, which was quite unusual for any fighter.

His work routine impressed his teammates and coaches so much that they started calling him “Ta Danado,” which is an expression in Portuguese that is commonly referred to as wow in English.

Matheus Xavier was 15 when he started his training in Thai boxing because of his interest in fighting. In the meantime, Xavier’s sister was already getting trained as a Jiu-Jitsu fighter, which shows Xavier was not the one who was interested in his house and started new, and no wonder why and from where he got his interest in BJJ.

At 16, Xavier joined Cristiano Tchê’s gym and, under his training, earned the blue belt.

Xavier, to polish his skills after getting his blue belt from Cristiano, went to CheckMat RN. A gym run by Bruno Barretto and Thiago Baretto.

Xavier gained a lot of experience under the Baretto brothers and became one of the best athletes in some time.

After a few months of Xavier’s training, Bruno and Thiago both moved to Abu Dhabi to become a part of one of the projects for BJJ by the local Shiekhs.

Matheus Xavier, after his instructors went to Abu Dhabi, was lost, as he was unaware and had no coaching references.

But this situation lasted not longer than two to three months when Xavier himself was invited to Abu Dhabi to coach.

During Matheus Xavier’s stay in Abu Dhabi, coach Leo Vieira, the head of the CheckMat team created a program for the new BJJ learners and named it “The Rising Star” Program. He made this plan successful with the help of Alvin Phung and Frank Phung.

The purpose of this program is to provide free training and accommodation to newbies.

On September 3, 2018, under the coaching and guidance of the Baretto brothers, Matheus Xavier made it to the black belt.

Xavier received his black belt under Leonardo Vieira.

Matheus Xavier as an instructor is very passionate about BJJ and delivers the same amount of enthusiasm among his students.

He teaches his students with so much devotion and keeps a friendly environment so that no student hesitates while asking any question.

Renato in the start tried to toe-hold Matheus Felipe Xavier but his attempt became unsuccessful. Both fighters were playing very strategically and efficiently. In addition to that they both were trying to get each other.

However, Xavier did the toe hold and got Renato then kept him in Drace choke and won the match.

Matheus Felipe Xavier was playing very calmly and using his legs to beat Ali Foladi. He switches to orthodox momentarily. He was quite comfortable with his feet playing nice and relaxed moving around and taking the stances.

On the other hand Foladi in the start two minutes didn’t show any move. Xavier took the advantage to throw a punch which was very nicely defended by Foaldi.

Foladi by taking advantage hit on Xavier's face and won the match by knocking him out.

Matheus at the very start instantly makes the first move and cross-choked Jae. He kept Jae strangled and after 3 minutes of the match Americana locked and went for the butterfly guard.

Jae was making no move as Matheus didn't let him make any move and won the match by Triangle Choke.

Matheus Felipe Xavier x Renato Cardoso | Brazil Qualifer final

Matheus Felipe vs. Ali Foladi | ONE Championship Full Fight

Matheus Felipe v Jae McIntosh / World Championship 2021

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