Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Klidson Abreu (born 24 December 1992) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division. He formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Abreu compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 14-2 fighting within the Brazilian regional MMA circuit as well as in Paraguay, United Arab Emirates and Russia for over 7 years winning various regional MMA titles before signing for UFC in January 2019.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Abreu made his UFC debut at light heavyweight against Magomed Ankalaev on 23 February 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos .[ 8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 9]
Abreu then faced Sam Alvey on 20 July 2019 at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards .[ 10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[ 11]
Abreu next faced Shamil Gamzatov on 9 November 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar .[ 12] He lost the fight via split decision.[ 13]
Abreu was initially targeted to face Gadzhimurad Antigulov on 13 June 2020 at UFC Kazakhstan.[ 14] Subsequently, the Kazakhstan event was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 15] As a result, Abreu was rescheduled to face Jamahal Hill on 30 May 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns .[ 16] He initially lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round, but the fight was later overturned on 3 September because Hill tested positive for marijuana .[ 17]
On 10 August 2020, it was announced that the UFC released him.[ 18]
Professional Fighters League
On 1 June 2021, it was announced that Abreu was signed by the PFL and he made his debut on 25 June 2021 at PFL 6 against Jamelle Jones.[ 19] He lost the bout after being knocked out in the first round.[ 20] [ 21]
Klidson was scheduled to face Ali Isaev on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2 .[ 22] However, Isaev pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Adam Keresh.[ 23] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[ 24]
Klidson faced Renan Ferreira on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5 .[ 25] In an upset, Klidson won the bout via unanimous decision.[ 26] The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission overturned the result of the bout to a no contest, after Abreu failed a drug test for unspecified substances. Klidson and his team contended that the positive was due to prescribed antibiotics for a leg laceration.[ 27]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
24 matches
16 wins
6 losses
By knockout
4
3
By submission
10
0
By decision
2
3
No contests
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
16–6 (2)
Mukhamad Vakhaev
Decision (unanimous)
ACA 182
December 14, 2024
3
5:00
Moscow , Russia
NC
16–5 (2)
Renan Ferreira
NC (overturned)
PFL 5 (2022)
June 24, 2022
3
5:00
Atlanta, Georgia , United States
Originally a unanimous decision win for Abreu; overturned after he tested positive for banned substances.
Win
16–5 (1)
Adam Keresh
Decision (unanimous)
PFL 2 (2022)
April 28, 2022
3
5:00
Arlington, Texas , United States
Loss
15–5 (1)
Jamelle Jones
KO (punches)
PFL 6 (2021)
June 25, 2021
1
1:43
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Return to Heavyweight.
NC
15–4 (1)
Jamahal Hill
NC (overturned)
UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns
May 30, 2020
1
1:51
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Originally a TKO (knee to the body and punches) win for Hill; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana .
Loss
15–4
Shamil Gamzatov
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar
November 9, 2019
3
5:00
Moscow , Russia
Win
15–3
Sam Alvey
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards
July 20, 2019
3
5:00
San Antonio, Texas , United States
Loss
14–3
Magomed Ankalaev
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos
February 23, 2019
3
5:00
Prague , Czech Republic
Win
14–2
Anton Vyazigin
Submission (straight armbar)
M-1 Challenge 99
November 17, 2018
2
3:16
Nazran , Russia
Heavyweight bout.
Win
13–2
Viktor Nemkov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
RCC 3
July 9, 2018
2
1:02
Yekaterinburg , Russia
Win
12–2
Matt Baker
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Brave CF 11
April 13, 2018
1
3:01
Belo Horizonte , Brazil
Defended the Brave CF Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
11–2
Timo Feucht
Submission (armbar)
Brave CF 8
August 12, 2017
2
4:01
Curitiba , Brazil
Won the inaugural Brave CF Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
10–2
Artur Guseinov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Brave CF 4
March 31, 2017
1
3:42
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Win
9–2
Leonardo Silva de Oliveira
TKO (doctors stoppage)
Jungle Fight 90
September 3, 2016
3
1:58
São Paulo , Brazil
Loss
8–2
Bruno Cappelozza
TKO (punches)
Jungle Fight 87
May 21, 2016
3
3:08
São Paulo , Brazil
Light heavyweight debut. For the vacant Jungle Fight Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
8–1
Johnny Walker
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Samurai FC 12
October 10, 2015
2
3:10
Curitiba , Brazil
Won the vacant Samurai FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
7–1
Morris Albert Lins
TKO (punches)
Sierra Fighting Championship 1
August 22, 2015
1
1:06
Orleans , Brazil
Loss
6–1
Peterson Leite
TKO (punches)
Extreme Fighter 6
December 13, 2014
3
4:16
Pedro Juan Caballero , Paraguay
Win
6–0
Eli Reger Schablatura Pinto
Submission
West Combat 1
November 9, 2013
1
1:55
Marechal Cândido Rondon , Brazil
Win
5–0
Alex Junius
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Mr. Fighter Combat
June 8, 2013
2
4:10
Toleno , Brazil
Win
4–0
Matheus Scheffel
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Beltrao Combat 2
November 10, 2012
1
0:46
Morretes , Brazil
Win
3–0
Ari Souza
KO (punches)
Ring of Fire 4
August 28, 2012
1
3:02
Presidente Venceslau , Brazil
Win
2–0
Jose Rodolfo Goncalves Firmino
TKO
Beltrao Combat 1
May 19, 2012
1
0:40
Francisco Beltrao , Brazil
Win
1–0
Jeferson Miranda
Submission
Cruzeiro Combat 1
November 13, 2011
1
N/A
Cruzeiro do Iguaçu , Brazil
Heavyweight debut.
See also
References
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^ Cruz, Guilherme (23 September 2022). "Klidson Abreu fails drug test, blames leg injury for now-overturned PFL 5 win over Renan Ferreira" . MMA Fighting . Retrieved 24 September 2022 .
^ Eric Kowal (17 November 2017). "Wanderlei Silva headed to Kingdom of Bahrain for Brave 9: The Kingdom of Champions" . My MMA News . Retrieved 22 June 2020 .
^ "Lucas Mineiro becomes Brave champion at home and Klidson keeps his belt" . Extra Globo (in Portuguese). 14 April 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2020 .
^ Hari Bhagirath (15 April 2018). "Official Results: Brave 11 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil" . Sports Keeda . Retrieved 22 June 2020 .
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