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Matheus Scheffel Record, Stats, Biography, KSW Career & Fight History

Matheus Scheffel Record, Stats, Biography, KSW Career & Fight History

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Matheus Scheffel

MATHEUS SCHEFFEL

“Buffa”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 18-13-0 (1 NC)
(T)KO 12-11
SUB 0-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 2″, 261 lbs
BIRTHDATE 11/04/1992 (33)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 75.0″ (191cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE CM System • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
NICKNAME “Buffa”
RESOURCE LINKS
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PERSONAL LINKS
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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2022 PFL Heavyweight World Finalist Challenged in the $1,000,000 PFL Championship Final
🏆
Former Future FC 205 lb Champion Captured & Defended Future MMA Light Heavyweight Belt
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Major Upset Over Bruno Cappelozza Defeated Defending PFL Champion as a Heavy Underdog
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12 Career Knockout Finishes 67% Knockout Rate Across Premier Global Promotions
Matheus Scheffel Record
WINS18
KO/TKO
12
SUB
0
DECISION
6
LOSSES13
KO/TKO
11
SUB
1
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 32 professional bouts (18-13-0, 1 NC).

Win Rate

18 wins · 31 decisive bouts

Loss Rate

13 losses · 31 decisive bouts

Finish Rate

12 finishes · 31 decisive bouts

KO/TKO Rate

12 KO/TKOs · 31 decisive bouts

Submission Rate

0 submissions · 31 decisive bouts

Decision Rate

6 decisions · 31 decisive bouts

MATHEUS SCHEFFEL FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Michal Martinek Czech Republic Czech Republic
KSW 108 – Soldaev vs. Brichta
Jul / 19 / 2025
TKO (Arm Injury)
Rnd 1 (5:00) Jul / 19 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO (Arm Injury)
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🥊 KSW Heavyweight Feature Bout • Scheffel vs. Martínek
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Michal Martínek
Fight LocationPoland Olsztyn, Poland (Hala Urania)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 245 lbs
Michal Martinek Record at Bout (Opponent)11-6-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout18-12-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michal Martinek: -120 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: -110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Tomasz Bronder
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A technical opening five minutes saw Scheffel attack Martínek’s lead leg with heavy kicks while the Czech fighter looked to establish his boxing combinations. Between rounds, Scheffel suffered a severe arm injury and was unable to answer the bell for the second round, leading referee Tomasz Bronder to wave off the contest.
LOSS
Arkadiusz Wrzosek Poland Poland
KSW 100 – Khalidov vs. Bartosinski
Nov / 16 / 2024
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:25) Nov / 16 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME0:25
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 KSW 100 Jubilee Heavyweight Clash • Scheffel vs. Wrzosek
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Arkadiusz Wrzosek
Fight LocationPoland Gliwice, Poland (PreZero Arena Gliwice)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 244 lbs
Arkadiusz Wrzosek Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout18-11-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Arkadiusz Wrzosek: -350 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Loic Pora
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wrzosek stormed out at the opening bell, staggering Scheffel with a clean counter left hook before following up with an overhand right and a swarm of unanswered punches that sent Scheffel to the canvas in only 25 seconds.
WIN
Szymon Bajor Poland Poland
KSW 97 – Bajor vs. Scheffel
Aug / 24 / 2024
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 24 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 KSW 97 Main Event • Bajor vs. Scheffel
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Szymon Bajor
Fight LocationPoland Tarnów, Poland (Arena Jaskółka)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 246 lbs
Szymon Bajor Record at Bout (Opponent)25-10-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout17-11-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Szymon Bajor: -220 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +180 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Piotr Jarosz Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining in Tarnów, Scheffel dictated the tempo against the top-ranked Polish contender Bajor with punishing calf kicks and sharp counter punching. Scheffel defended takedowns and won the critical exchanges to secure a unanimous decision (3x 29-28).
LOSS
Darko Stosic Serbia Serbia
KSW Epic – Khalidov vs. Adamek
Feb / 24 / 2024
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:14) Feb / 24 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 KSW Epic Special Feature • Scheffel vs. Stošić
Pride Rules Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Darko Stošić
Fight LocationPoland Gliwice, Poland (PreZero Arena Gliwice)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 238 lbs
Darko Stosic Record at Bout (Opponent)19-6-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout17-10-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Darko Stosic: -250 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Piotr Jarosz
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Contested under PRIDE rules allowing soccer kicks and stomps, heavy-hitting Serbian Stošić detonated a counter right hand that dropped Scheffel, following up with hammerfists to secure the referee stoppage at 1:14 of round one.
LOSS
Renan Ferreira Brazil Brazil
Professional Fighters League – PFL 5: 2023 Regular Season
Jun / 16 / 2023
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (0:50) Jun / 16 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODKO (Punch)
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🥊 PFL Regular Season Heavyweight Bout • Scheffel vs. Ferreira
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Renan Ferreira
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Overtime Elite Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260.6 lbs vs 259.6 lbs
Renan Ferreira Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0 (3 NC)
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout17-9-0 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renan Ferreira: -210 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ferreira used his 6-foot-8 frame to time an explosive right cross down the middle that connected cleanly on Scheffel’s chin, rendering him unconscious on the canvas just 50 seconds into the opening round.
NC
Bruno Cappelozza Brazil Brazil
Professional Fighters League – PFL 2: 2023 Regular Season
Apr / 07 / 2023
No Contest (Overturned)
Rnd 1 (2:15) Apr / 07 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME2:15
METHODNo Contest (Overturned)
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🥊 PFL 2 Co-Main Rematch • Cappelozza vs. Scheffel 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Bruno Cappelozza
Fight LocationUnited States Paradise, Nevada, United States (The Theater at Virgin Hotels)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup258 lbs vs 240 lbs
Bruno Cappelozza Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout17-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bruno Cappelozza: -180 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cappelozza initially secured a first-round TKO via punches at 2:15. However, the Nevada State Athletic Commission overturned the outcome to an official No Contest after Cappelozza tested positive for drostanolone.
LOSS
Ante Delija Title Fight Croatia Croatia
Professional Fighters League – 2022 Season PFL Championships
Nov / 25 / 2022
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:50) Nov / 25 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME2:50
METHODTKO (Punches)
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Belt PFL Heavyweight World Championship • Delija vs. Scheffel
Challenged for PFL World Title
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Ante Delija
Fight LocationUnited States New York City, New York, United States (Hulu Theater)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup254 lbs vs 242 lbs
Ante Delija Record at Bout (Opponent)23-5-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout17-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ante Delija: -350 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the $1,000,000 PFL World Championship final in New York City, Croatian standout Delija overwhelmed Scheffel along the cage with heavy hooks, forcing referee Dan Miragliotta to halt the contest at 2:50 of round one.
WIN
Juan Adams United States United States
Professional Fighters League – PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs
Aug / 13 / 2022
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 3 (3:45) Aug / 13 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME3:45
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 PFL Heavyweight Semifinal • Scheffel vs. Adams
Playoff Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Juan Adams
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom (Motorpoint Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 265 lbs
Juan Adams Record at Bout (Opponent)10-4-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout16-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Matheus Scheffel: -120 (Favorite) vs Juan Adams: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rich Mitchell
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel broke down former UFC heavyweight Juan Adams with chopping low kicks and relentless pressure, trapping Adams on the fence in round three and unleashing a torrent of unanswered punches to punch his ticket to the PFL Finals.
WIN
Bruno Cappelozza Brazil Brazil
Professional Fighters League – PFL 5: 2022 Regular Season
Jun / 24 / 2022
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 24 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 PFL 5 Main Event • Cappelozza vs. Scheffel
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Bruno Cappelozza
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Overtime Elite Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup254 lbs vs 237 lbs
Bruno Cappelozza Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout15-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bruno Cappelozza: -550 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +400 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Gary Copeland Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 29-28 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2022 PFL season, stunning the defending heavyweight world champion in the opening stanza with blistering hooks before utilizing disciplined leg kicks and takedown defense to claim a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
LOSS
Ante Delija Croatia Croatia
Professional Fighters League – PFL 2: 2022 Regular Season
Apr / 28 / 2022
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (0:59) Apr / 28 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME0:59
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 PFL Promotional Debut • Delija vs. Scheffel
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Ante Delija
Fight LocationUnited States Arlington, Texas, United States (Esports Stadium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup247 lbs vs 242 lbs
Ante Delija Record at Bout (Opponent)19-5-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout15-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ante Delija: -600 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Gary Copeland
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his PFL debut, Scheffel was dropped in round one and sustained heavy punishment on the mat before Delija secured full mount and rained down unanswered strikes to end the bout at 0:59 of round two.
WIN
Jose Rodrigo Guelke Brazil Brazil
Face The Danger – Face The Danger 26
Dec / 12 / 2021
KO
Rnd 1 (2:45) Dec / 12 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:45
METHODKO
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🥊 Face The Danger 26 • Scheffel vs. Guelke
Heavyweight Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Jose Rodrigo Guelke
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Jose Rodrigo Guelke Record at Bout (Opponent)20-17-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout14-7-0
Officials
Ref: Josemar
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to regional action in Curitiba, Scheffel landed a devastating right punch that knocked Guelke out clean at 2:45 of the first round.
LOSS
Azamat Murzakanov Russia Russia
Dana White’s Contender Series – Contender Series 2021: Week 1
Aug / 31 / 2021
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:00) Aug / 31 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:00
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 DWCS Season 5 Premiere • Murzakanov vs. Scheffel
Contender Series Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Azamat Murzakanov
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 205 lbs
Azamat Murzakanov Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout14-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Azamat Murzakanov: -490 (Favorite) vs Matheus Scheffel: +375 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel attempted to establish range with leg kicks, but Murzakanov backed him against the cage with heavy left hands and a vicious flurry of punches, prompting referee Herb Dean to step in at 3:00 of round one.
WIN
Fabio Augusto de Assis Vasconcelos Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Future MMA 9 – Buffa vs. Vasconcelos
Oct / 19 / 2019
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:08) Oct / 19 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME3:08
METHODTKO (Punches)
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Belt Future MMA Light Heavyweight Championship • Buffa vs. Vasconcelos
Defended 205 lb Title
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Fabio Augusto de Assis Vasconcelos
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil (Clube Curitibano)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Fabio Augusto de Assis Vasconcelos Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout13-6-0
Officials
Ref: Eduardo Mello
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his Future MMA 205-pound title in Curitiba, Scheffel trapped Vasconcelos against the cage with blazing punch flurries, securing the TKO stoppage at 3:08 of round one.
WIN
Marcelo Cruz Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Future FC 4 – Lyoto vs. Turman
Apr / 19 / 2019
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 19 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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Belt Inaugural Future FC Light Heavyweight Championship • Scheffel vs. Cruz
Captured 205 lb Title
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Marcelo Cruz
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Centro Universitário Ítalo Brasileiro)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcelo Cruz Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout12-6-0
Officials
Ref: Harry Santos
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel outworked high-profile prospect Marcelo Cruz over three hard-fought rounds with heavy hooks, clinch control, and effective takedown defense to capture the inaugural Future FC light heavyweight championship.
LOSS
Acacio dos Santos Brazil Brazil
Future FC 1 – Mistoca vs. Coxinha
Jan / 25 / 2019
Decision (Split)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 25 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Split)
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🥊 Future FC Inaugural Event • Scheffel vs. Dos Santos
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Acacio dos Santos
Fight LocationBrazil Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Acacio dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout12-5-0
Officials
Ref: Harry de Oliveira Santos
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling back-and-forth light heavyweight battle over 15 minutes that saw both fighters trade heavy exchanges, resulting in a narrow split decision victory for Dos Santos.
WIN
Konstantin Andreitsev Russia Russia
Rebel FC 7 – Fight for Honour
Apr / 29 / 2018
Decision (Split)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 29 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Split)
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🥊 Rebel FC 7 International Bout • Scheffel vs. Andreitsev
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Konstantin Andreitsev
Fight LocationChina Shanghai, China
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Konstantin Andreitsev Record at Bout (Opponent)21-8-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout11-5-0
Officials
Ref: Andy Wang
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing in Shanghai, Scheffel displayed technical kickboxing and heavy leg strikes against seasoned Russian veteran Andreitsev, earning a hard-fought split decision win.
WIN
Julio Juarez Vieira Brazil Brazil
Adventure Fighters Tournament – AFT: Explosion
Aug / 26 / 2017
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:34) Aug / 26 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME0:34
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 AFT: Explosion • Scheffel vs. Vieira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Julio Juarez Vieira
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Julio Juarez Vieira Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout10-5-0
Officials
Ref: Roberto Piccinini
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel blitzed forward immediately, landing a barrage of unanswered punches to stop Vieira in just 34 seconds of the first round.
WIN
Marcio Muller Brazil Brazil
Adventure Fighters Tournament – AFT: The Return
Feb / 25 / 2017
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:36) Feb / 25 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME0:36
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 AFT: The Return • Scheffel vs. Muller
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Marcio Muller
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcio Muller Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout9-5-0
Officials
Ref: Roberto Piccinini
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel clipped Muller with an early right hook and poured on ground-and-pound to record a swift 36-second TKO victory.
WIN
Alex Junius Brazil Brazil
Frontline Fight Series 3 – King Kong vs. Miau
Oct / 29 / 2016
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 1 (5:00) Oct / 29 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
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🥊 Frontline Fight Series 3 • Scheffel vs. Junius
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Alex Junius
Fight LocationBrazil São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alex Junius Record at Bout (Opponent)7-6-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout8-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel battered Junius throughout the opening round with powerful elbows and strikes, causing severe damage that forced the cageside physician to call a halt to the contest.
LOSS
John Allan Brazil Brazil
Samurai FC / PFE 13 – Bushido
Jun / 11 / 2016
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:36) Jun / 11 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:36
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Samurai FC 13 • Scheffel vs. Allan
Light Heavyweight Feature
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs John Allan
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
John Allan Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout8-4-0
Officials
Ref: Alexandre Caldas
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An all-action slugfest between two Curitiba knockout punchers. Future UFC veteran John Allan caught Scheffel late in round one, finishing with follow-up punches at 4:36.
LOSS
Flavio Rodrigo Magon Brazil Brazil
SHC – Striker’s House Cup 49
May / 23 / 2015
KO (Punch)
Rnd 2 (0:14) May / 23 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME0:14
METHODKO (Punch)
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🥊 Striker’s House Cup 49 • Scheffel vs. Magon
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Flavio Rodrigo Magon
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Flavio Rodrigo Magon Record at Bout (Opponent)9-7-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout8-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a competitive first round, Magon connected with a clean punch early in round two that caught Scheffel flush, ending the bout via knockout at 0:14.
WIN
Marck Polimeno Brazil Brazil
SHC – Striker’s House Cup 47
Mar / 14 / 2015
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:28) Mar / 14 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME0:28
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 Striker’s House Cup 47 • Scheffel vs. Polimeno
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Marck Polimeno
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marck Polimeno Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout7-3-0
Officials
Ref: Gastao Oliveira
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel unloaded powerful punches right out of the gate, scoring an emphatic knockout victory in only 28 seconds.
LOSS
Tiago Varejao Lacerda Brazil Brazil
CEF 9 – Coliseu Extreme Fight 9
Mar / 13 / 2014
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 Mar / 13 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME—
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Coliseu Extreme Fight 9 • Scheffel vs. Lacerda
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Tiago Varejao Lacerda
Fight LocationBrazil Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tiago Varejao Lacerda Record at Bout (Opponent)8-3-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout7-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lacerda established top position in round two, landing heavy ground-and-pound strikes that forced the referee intervention.
WIN
Diogo Joaquim Silveira Brazil Brazil
Smash Fight 3 – Rising Stars
Dec / 07 / 2013
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:02) Dec / 07 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME2:02
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Smash Fight 3 • Scheffel vs. Silveira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Diogo Joaquim Silveira
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Diogo Joaquim Silveira Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout6-2-0
Officials
Ref: Willian Viana
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel backed Silveira against the cage with hard combinations and finished the fight with rapid punches at 2:02 of round one.
LOSS
Rodney Wallace United States United States
Smash – Smash Fight 2
Jul / 13 / 2013
KO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (2:05) Jul / 13 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME2:05
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 Smash Fight 2 • Scheffel vs. Wallace
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Rodney Wallace
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rodney Wallace Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout6-1-0
Officials
Ref: Francisco Pereira de Melo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Taking on seasoned UFC veteran Rodney Wallace, Scheffel engaged in heavy pocket exchanges before Wallace connected with a thunderous punch counter to secure the KO at 2:05 of round two.
WIN
Julio Cezar Santana Brazil Brazil
Smash – Smash Fight
May / 03 / 2013
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (0:31) May / 03 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME0:31
METHODKO (Punch)
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🥊 Smash Fight 1 • Scheffel vs. Santana
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Julio Cezar Santana
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Julio Cezar Santana Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout5-1-0
Officials
Ref: Chico Melo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel unleashed a blistering right hook early in the contest, knocking Santana out cleanly at just 31 seconds of the first round.
WIN
Junior Dietz Brazil Brazil
SHC – Striker’s House Cup 23
Feb / 23 / 2013
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:25) Feb / 23 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME2:25
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 Striker’s House Cup 23 • Scheffel vs. Dietz
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Junior Dietz
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Junior Dietz Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout4-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel pushed the pace and hurt Dietz against the ropes, landing a clean knockout combination at 2:25 of round one.
LOSS
Klidson Abreu Brazil Brazil
BC – Beltrao Combat 2
Nov / 10 / 2012
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:46) Nov / 10 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Beltrão Combat 2 • Scheffel vs. Abreu
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Klidson Abreu
Fight LocationBrazil Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Klidson Abreu Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout4-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Future UFC veteran Klidson Abreu dragged the fight to the canvas early, swiftly transitioning to take Scheffel’s back and securing a rear-naked choke at 0:46 of the first round.
WIN
Christiano Frohlich Brazil Brazil
Empire Promotions – Empire FC
Oct / 20 / 2012
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (1:21) Oct / 20 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME1:21
METHODKO (Punch)
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🥊 Empire FC • Scheffel vs. Frohlich
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Christiano Frohlich
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Christiano Frohlich Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Roberto Piccinini
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel timed a thunderous right punch that caught future Bellator contender Frohlich on the chin, scoring a clean walk-off knockout at 1:21 of round one.
WIN
Diego Jandozo Brazil Brazil
SHC – Striker’s House Cup 18
Aug / 11 / 2012
KO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:22) Aug / 11 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME3:22
METHODKO (Punches)
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🥊 Striker’s House Cup 18 • Scheffel vs. Jandozo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Diego Jandozo
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Diego Jandozo Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel utilized crisp Muay Thai combinations to back Jandozo against the ropes, landing unanswered punches to record a knockout at 3:22 of round one.
WIN
Vander Carlini Brazil Brazil
SHC – Striker’s House Cup 13
Mar / 24 / 2012
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 24 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 Striker’s House Cup 13 • Scheffel vs. Carlini
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Vander Carlini
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vander Carlini Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scheffel controlled distance with crisp kicks and solid punching combinations, sweeping the judges’ scorecards to capture a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Maicon Sidrac Brazil Brazil
SHC – Striker’s House Cup 12
Feb / 11 / 2012
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 11 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Scheffel vs. Sidrac
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMatheus Scheffel vs Maicon Sidrac
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maicon Sidrac Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Matheus Scheffel Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
19-year-old Matheus Scheffel made his professional mixed martial arts debut in Curitiba, utilizing sharp striking and positional control to earn a unanimous decision over Maicon Sidrac across three rounds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When does Matheus Scheffel fight next?

Matheus Scheffel has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matheus Scheffel’s record?

Matheus Scheffel’s professional MMA record is 18-13-0 (1 NC).

Who is Matheus Scheffel fighting next?

Matheus Scheffel’s next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matheus Scheffel fight last?

Matheus Scheffel most recently fought Michal Martínek at KSW 108 – Soldaev vs. Brichta on Saturday, July 19, 2025, LOSS (TKO – Arm Injury).

What weight class does Matheus Scheffel fight in?

Matheus Scheffel competes at Heavyweight and weighs 261 lbs (118.4 kg).

Is Matheus Scheffel ranked?

Matheus Scheffel is ranked among the top heavyweights in KSW and was the 2022 PFL Heavyweight World Championship finalist.

How many knockouts does Matheus Scheffel have?

Matheus Scheffel has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many first-round finishes does Matheus Scheffel have?

Matheus Scheffel has earned 11 of his 12 career knockouts in the first round, including six wins inside the opening minute.

How tall is Matheus Scheffel?

Matheus Scheffel is 6’2″ (188 cm) tall with a 75-inch (191 cm) reach.

Who is Matheus Scheffel’s team and coach?

Matheus Scheffel trains at CM System in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, under head coach Cristiano Marcello.

What is Matheus Scheffel’s nickname?

Matheus Scheffel’s nickname is “Buffa”.

Who is Matheus Scheffel’s wife?

Matheus Scheffel keeps his personal life and relationship status private.

How many kids does Matheus Scheffel have?

Matheus Scheffel maintains strict privacy regarding his family and does not publicly share family details.

What are Matheus Scheffel’s kids’ names?

Matheus Scheffel does not publicly disclose information regarding children to protect his family’s privacy.

When did Matheus Scheffel make his professional MMA debut?

Matheus Scheffel made his professional MMA debut on February 11, 2012, defeating Maicon Sidrac by unanimous decision at Striker’s House Cup 12.

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