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UFC fighter Chris “The Action Man” Curtis credited Claudio Ferreira and Fade Room Barbershop in Toronto for his fresh fight‑night haircut after his win over Marc‑André Barriault, even giving the shop a shoutout on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani.

A Rising Star Matthew Rife is a name that is quickly rising in the comedy world. As an American comedian and actor, he has become well-known for his hilarious stand-up routines and performances in movies and television shows. But there’s something new and fresh about him that has caught the attention of his fans lately - his haircut.

I had the honor of cutting Dricus Du Plessis’ hair before his fight in Toronto. As the first African UFC champion, he connected with my Portuguese heritage and shared stories from his time in Africa. I gifted him some of my products and told him I believed he’d win, even as the underdog. His calm, focused energy during the cut made me feel he was ready — and he proved it by becoming the new middleweight UFC champion. I’m grateful I got to play a small part in his fight‑week journey.

I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Los Angeles for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the largest comedy event in history, taking place from May 2 - 12. During this exciting event, I had the opportunity to cut hair for Alex Cureau, who was performing as an opener for comedian Matt Rife. 

Toronto celebrity barber Claudio Ferreira, owner of Fade Room Barbershop, recently had the honor of cutting Bas, the rapper signed to Dreamville, before his Toronto concert. Known as Claudio the Barber, Cut and styled Bas's hair at his hotel.

Claudio Ferreira, known as Claudio the Barber, gears up for the UFC event in Toronto. Experience his journey of prepping Priscila "Zombie Girl" Cachoeira with a striking side shave and design haircut, boosting her confidence for the fight. Claudio's craftsmanship and the fighter stories of dedication make this a moment to remember. Read on to discover how a simple haircut can play a pivotal role in the world of MMA.