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Léo Vieira
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Leonardo Alcantara Vieira (born March 23, 1976)[1] commonly known as Léo Vieira or Leozinho is a Brazilian submission grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
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Quick Facts Born, Other names ...
Léo Vieira | |
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![]() Vieira in May 2019 | |
Born | (1976-03-23) March 23, 1976 (age 48) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Other names | Leozinho |
Division | Featherweight |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Team | Checkmat |
Rank | 6th deg. BJJ black belt |
Years active | 1997–2013; 2017 |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing Brazil ...
Medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Grappling | ||
ADCC | ||
![]() | 2003 São Paulo, Brazil | -66kg |
![]() | 2005 California, USA | -66kg |
![]() | 2007 New Jersey, USA | -66kg |
![]() | 2011 Nottingham, UK | -77kg |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
World Championship | ||
![]() | 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | -76kg |
![]() | 1998 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | -76kg |
![]() | 2000 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | -76kg |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
Pan American Championship | ||
![]() | 2002 California, USA | -69kg |
![]() | 2004 California, USA | -69kg |
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He is the eldest of the Viera brothers (Ricardo and Leandro), who lead and fight for Checkmat.