Anderson Nascimento

Anderson Nascimento, Aracaju’s 17-3-0 Welterweight

At age 38, Anderson Nascimento remains a fixture on the Central & South America MMA scene, where measured aggression has earned him the No. 150 spot among regional welterweights. Hailing from Aracaju, Sergipe, and training out of Dymitry Fight Center in Brazil, the 5'11" (180 cm) veteran carries the moniker Astro da Maldade into every bout. Over 20 professional fights, Nascimento has compiled a 17-3-0 record that speaks to a blend of resilience and technical growth, even as he continues to sharpen his striking and wrestling in his hometown gym. Nascimento’s footprint extends beyond the continental ranking. In his last six fights, he’s appeared at least twice in both Brazil’s national circuit and the Northeast sub-region, solidifying a reputation wherever he competes. By campaigning at welterweight in each of his two most recent outings, he’s maintained standings in the Central & South America region, in Brazil overall and in Brazil Northeast—a testament to his deliberate approach to navigating a stacked 170-pound field. At an age when many peers are winding down, Nascimento remains intent on climbing those leaderboards one fight at a time.