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Claudia Gadelha is one of the top female stars in the UFC and here is all about her net worth, family, relationship, MMA record and more

Claudia Gadelha Facts

Net Worth (2021) $500,000
Last fight earnings $108,000
Age 31
Date of Birth 7 December, 1988
MMA record 18-5

Claudia Gadelha is one of several Brazilian stars making a name for themselves in the UFC. The 31-year-old is currently ranked #4 in the UFC Women’s Strawweight rankings but hasn’t won the gold till now.

Claudia Gadelha is one of the top stars in the Strawweight division
Women’s strawweight fighter Claudia Gadelha of Brazil interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 198 weigh-in at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 13, 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Gadelha holds several Brazilian jiu-jitsu records and she started training in MMA when she was just 18. Times were tough for Gadelha during her early years in Brazil and she was introduced to drugs at a young age. However, she started working out in a gym at the age of 14 and things changed soon after that.

She came to the UFC undefeated and has also opened up her own gym in recent years.

Claudia Gadelha Net worth and salary

Claudia Gadelha has a reported net worth of $500,000 in the year 2021 mostly thanks to her MMA career.

As with all fighters, Gadelha doesn’t earn a salary and is paid per fight. The details of her payouts from her time in Brazil aren’t available but things are clearer thanks to her time in the UFC.

Claudia Gadelha has four losses in her MMA career so far
Carla Esparza (L) attempts a punch against Claudia Gadelha of Brazil (R) in the second round in their strawweight bout during the UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Gadelha won by split decision. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Gadelha earned $100,000 in her loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk at TUF 23 final. She also picked up $50,000 bonuses in her fights against Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Jessica Andrade.

In her last fight against Angela Hill, Gadelha picked up $108,000 after defeating her opponent.

Claudia Gadelha MMA record

Claudia Gadelha has an MMA record of 18 wins and five losses with all her defeats coming in the UFC.

The 31-year-old came into the UFC with a record of 11 wins and no losses and won her debut fight in the promotion in 2014.

Claudia Gadelha picked up the win against Angela Hill
Claudia Gadelha celebrates after defeating Angela Hill (not pictured) of the United States in their Women’s Strawweight bout during UFC Fight Night (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Her first loss in her MMA career came in her second UFC fight against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. She lost to the Pole two fights later for the UFC Strawweight title and has had further losses to Jessica Andrade and Nina Ansaroff.

Her current UFC record is seven wins and five losses.

Claudia Gadelha Relationships

Claudia Gadelha had previously joked about wanting UFC star Brian Ortega’s baby and the pair had posted several photos in the past too.

Claudia Gadelha has been rumoured to be dating Camila Oliveira
Claudia Gadelha has been rumoured to be dating Camila Oliveira (Instagram)

However, she was rumoured to be dating UFC ring girl Camila Oliveira and the pair have posted photos on social media too.

She was asked about her relationship with Oliveira in an interview in January 2020, however, Gadelha skirted the question and claimed she was just good friends with the model.

Claudia Gadelha Next fight

Claudia Gadelha last fought Chinese star Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night 182. They were supposed to meet at UFC 253, however, the match was postponed after the Brazilian picked up a knee injury.

Xiaonan got the better of Gadelha, and there is no news of when the Brazilian will return for another fight.

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