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[ My story ]

15 yearsof experience

More than fights: 15 years of career, 50+ fights and 13 years teaching striking. A path that started in Sumaré, Brazil, and now runs through cages across the United States.

Fighting has always been my path.

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Partners

  1. Kevem between Urijah Faber and Demetrious Johnson at the gym, during the training week

    UFC Hall of Fame Urijah Faber & Demetrious Johnson

    Where
    California, USA
    What happened
    A week of training with UFC legends and pioneers of the sport worldwide.
  2. Kevem with Glover Teixeira at the arena, before the title fight

    UFC World Champion Glover Teixeira

    Where
    Abu Dhabi, UAE
    What happened
    Moments before the Brazilian became UFC world champion, beating Jan Blachowicz.
  3. Kevem with Acelino Popó Freitas backstage at the event

    4x Boxing World Champion Acelino Popó Freitas

    Where
    São Paulo, Brazil
    What happened
    Meeting the champion moments before an incredible win on Brazil's biggest fight stage.
  4. Kevem beside Thai fighter Jubjub Deaw Patsanon, fists up, at the gym

    Training with a Thai fighter Jubjub Deaw Patsanon

    Where
    São Paulo, Brazil
    What happened
    A technical Muay Thai course straight from the roots, with the Thai fighter and coach, in mid-2012.
  5. Kevem beside Kru Manop, both fists up, at the Muay Thai course

    Muay Thai course Kru Manop

    Where
    São Paulo, Brazil
    What happened
    A technical Muay Thai course with the man then coaching the biggest names of Muay Thai in Thailand, Buakaw Banchamek & Saenchai, in mid-2013.
  6. Kevem standing in the LFA 152 cage, his opponent knocked out on the canvas

    US debut: a 38-second knockout

    Where
    Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
    What happened
    In his first fight in the United States, at LFA 152, he wins by knockout (punches) 38 seconds into round 1.
  7. Kevem with Charles do Bronx Oliveira backstage at the UFC hotel in São Paulo

    UFC World Champion Charles do Bronx Oliveira

    Where
    São Paulo, Brazil
    What happened
    Training backstage at the UFC hotel in São Paulo, in 2019.
  8. Kevem between Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira and another UFC ambassador in the hotel lobby

    UFC ambassadors in Brazil Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira

    Where
    São Paulo, Brazil
    What happened
    Meeting the UFC ambassadors in Brazil.
  9. Kevem between Renan Barão and Ricardo Carcacinha backstage at UFC São Paulo

    UFC fighters Renan Barão & Ricardo Carcacinha

    Where
    São Paulo, Brazil
    What happened
    Backstage at UFC São Paulo with the two fighters about to compete.
  10. Kevem with Dana White at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas

    Dana White UFC The Boss Dana White

    Where
    Las Vegas, NV
    What happened
    An honour to have UFC president Dana White watching my training sessions inside the UFC Performance Institute.
  11. Kevem with Floyd Mayweather at the UFC Performance Institute

    Greatest Boxer of All Time Floyd Mayweather

    Where
    Las Vegas, NV
    What happened
    I had the honour of a visit from Floyd, together with Dana White, to watch my training at the UFC Performance Institute.
  12. Kevem holds the course certificate beside Ernesto Hoost

    Kickboxing course Ernesto “Mr Perfect” Hoost

    Where
    Campinas, Brazil
    What happened
    A technical kickboxing course with the Dutch legend “Mr Perfect”, the king of low kicks in K-1 World Max.
  13. Kevem with Jon Jones inside the DBX ring, after the win

    DBX & Jon Jones Jon “Bones” Jones

    Where
    Houston, TX
    What happened
    Meeting Jon Jones inside the ring after my big win, the qualifier for the first DBX middleweight world title.
  14. Kevem with Sean Strickland beside the cage at the gym in Las Vegas

    UFC World Champion Sean Strickland

    Where
    Las Vegas, NV
    What happened
    Training with the UFC middleweight champion, one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the world.

[ About ]

TheStory

Kevem Felipe is a professional middleweight MMA fighter. Born in Sumaré, in the countryside of São Paulo, he started out in another combat sport and made his professional MMA debut in 2014.

He trains at Team Alpha Male, the team founded by Urijah Faber, and competes in the United States at events such as A1 Combat and LFA. 7 of his 10 wins came by knockout, and 2 by submission.

Outside the cage he has been coaching for 13 years, teaching Muay Thai and striking for MMA through private lessons and seminars.

Division
Middleweight · 185 lb
Height
6'1" (1.85 m)
Team
Team Alpha Male
Hometown
Sumaré, Brazil
Career
15 years
Coach
13 years · Muay Thai & striking
Kevem in red gloves, pointing up