Matheus Spirandeli

Matheus Spirandeli is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Leandro Lo, being also one of the top heavyweights of his generation. A member of New School Brotherhood since 2016, Spirandeli spent most of his formative years competing for Lótus Clube, under Fábio Negão.

Matheus Spirandeli Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Matheus Spirandeli Souza

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Waldomiro Perez> Roberto Godoi > Marco Barbosa > Cicero Costha > Leandro Lo > Matheus Spirandeli

Main Achievements:

• IBJJF South American Champion (2017)
• IBJJF Rio Fall International Open Champion (2017)
• UAEJJF Grand Slam – Rio de Janeiro Champion (2016)
• IBJJF São Paulo Open 2nd Place (2016)
• IBJJF Curitiba Open 2nd Place (2016**)
• UAEJJF Grand Slam – Abu Dhabi 2nd Place (2017)
• IBJJF European International Open 3rd Place (2016 2017)
• UAEJJF Grand Slam – Rio de Janeiro 3rd Place (2018)
• CBJJ Brazilian National 3rd Place (2018)

Main Achievements (Coloured Belts):

• UAEJJF Brazil National Pro Champion (2015 brown)
• IBJJF Curitiba International Open Champion (2015* brown)
• IBJJF Floripa Open Champion (2015 brown)
• UAEJJF World Pro Runner-up (2016 brown)
• IBJJF South American Runner-up (2015 brown)
• IBJJF European International Open 3rd Place (2016 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Open-Guard

Weight Division: Meio Pesado (88kg/194lbs)

Team/Association: Ns Brotherhood

Matheus Spirandeli Biography

Matheus Spirandeli was born on September 28, 1993 in São Paulo – Brazil, where he lived until his 13th birthday, a time when he moved to the neighbouring state of Minas Gerais.

Growing up Matheus was curious of martial arts, starting judo at the age of 6, a sport he practised for 2 years. Like most children Spirandeli hopped sports for a while, taking karate classes for a year by the time he was 10.

As a 13 year old Matheus started lifting weights at a gym in Minas Gerais. The gym’s jiu jitsu coach (Wesley) became friends with Spirandeli, and found of his interest for martial arts, shortly after Wesley opened the doors of his mat to Matheus, who immediately took a shine to grappling again.

Coach Wesley was a full-time police officer, who (6 months into Matheus’ training) was transferred to an out of state precinct. Spirandelli was left without a coach for a few months, later finding Andrews Cleto, also known as “Nino”. Cleto was the first instructor to spot the potential of Matheus, pushing him to compete, though after 1 year of coaching, struggling to monetize the gym, Nino closed down the academy.

Already hooked on jiu jitsu, and seeing the limited resources available nearby, Matheus decided to return to his home state and try his luck in a bigger jiu jitsu academy. Back in São Paulo Matheus signed on to Lótus Club, one of the historic teams in the region, where he met instructor Fernando Camocardi, also known as “Dove”. Fernando was an extremely competent coach, who awarded Spirandeli his blue and purple belts.

Seeing the talent Matheus had, coach Camocardi recommended Spirandeli to start training at the team’s headquarters, where the level of training partners was higher. At Lótus’ HQ Spirandeli met the illustrious Fábio Negão who took charge of Matheus’ training. One of the most talented competitors ever produced by Lótus, Fábio helped grow his brand new student’s game heaps and bounds, grading him with his brown belt in less than one year.

During his many travels competing across the country, and also abroad, Matheus made friends with Yago de Souza and Wellington Alemão, two of New School Brotherhood’s (NSB) biggest names – NSB being one of the most important teams in the world. Having a successful international career on his sights, Spirandeli saw NSB as the best way to progress, given that they had a more competitive team, and so, with the consent of coach Fabio Negão, Matheus switched to Yago and Wellington’s camp on February 2016.

Within 6 months of training with Ns Brotherhood Matheus Spirandeli convinced head coach Leandro Lo he was ready for the next step – the black belt, being promoted on July 1, 2016.

Matheus Spirandeli vs Horlando Monteiro

Matheus Spirandeli vs Luis Shaeder

Matheus Spirandeli vs Cleidison Ramos