Nova União
Nova União is a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts academy based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1995 by André Pederneiras and Wendell Alexander, the academy has produced numerous world champions in both disciplines. Under the leadership of head coach Rodrigo Garcia "Feijão," Nova União continues to be a prominent force in the martial arts community.
Address
Rua Marquês de Abrantes 96, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22230-080
Website
https://www.novauniao.com/
Performance Overview
"Masters the ground game with 4 submission victories"
Notable Fighters
Top performers from Nova União
Gym DNA Profile
Performance signature across 6 key metrics
Gym DNA History
Key metric evolution over time (11 snapshots)
- Overall
- Kill Rate
- Activity
- Prospects
Performance Timeline
Last 90 days momentum
90-day change
0W-0L
0.0%
stable
Recent Fight Results
Last 15 recorded fights
3W-12L
Recent record
Rafael dos Anjos
vs Islam Makhachev
Decision
Rafael dos Anjos
vs Kamaru Usman
Decision
Rafael dos Anjos
vs Bryan Barberena
Decision
Francimar Barroso
vs Shamil Abdurakhimov
Decision
Francimar Barroso
vs Gokhan Saki
KO/TKO
Rafael dos Anjos
vs Tony Ferguson
Decision
Francimar Barroso
vs Stefan Struve
Decision
Eduardo Dantas
vs Leandro Higo
Decision
José Aldo
vs Max Holloway
KO/TKO
Renan Barão
vs Brian Kelleher
Submission
Renan Barão
vs Phillipe Nover
Decision
Eduardo Dantas
vs Michael McDonald
Decision
Renan Barão
vs Aljamain Sterling
Decision
Rafael dos Anjos
vs Nate Diaz
Decision
Francimar Barroso
vs Gian Villante
Decision
Fighter Performance Trends
12-month trajectory of top fighters
- Ketlen Vieira
Ketlen Vieira
15W-5L
Gym Influence Graph
Top contributors to gym success
Compare Performance
See how Nova União stacks up against other top gyms in the region
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