Rodolfo Vieira

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Rodolfo Vieira

Rodolfo Vieira (born September 25, 1989) is a Brazilian submission grappler, mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner.

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Rodolfo Vieira
Born (1989-09-25) September 25, 1989 (age 35)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Black Belt Hunter
ResidenceOrlando, Florida, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofOrlando, Florida, United States
TeamFusion X-Cel[2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Julio Cesar Pereira[3]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout1
By submission9
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
Other information
Notable relativesAna Carolina Vieira (sister)[4]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission grappling
ADCC World Championship
2015 São Paulo-99kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
2011 California, USA-94kg
2011 California, USAAbsolute
2012 California, USA-94kg
2013 California, USA-94kg
2013 California, USAAbsolute
2014 California, USA-100kg
2014 California, USAAbsolute
Pan American Championship
2011 California, USA-94kg
2011 California, USAAbsolute
European Championship
2012 Lisbon, Portugal-94kg
2012 Lisbon, PortugalAbsolute
AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro
2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE-92kg
2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE-92kg
2011 Abu Dhabi, UAEAbsolute
2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94kg
2012 Abu Dhabi, UAEAbsolute
2013 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94kg
2013 Abu Dhabi, UAEAbsolute
2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE-100kg
2014 Abu Dhabi, UAEAbsolute
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A four-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion,[5] seven-time Abu Dhabi World Pro champion, two-time Pan American and European Champion as well as ADCC Submission Grappling World Champion, Vieira is regarded as one of the best heavyweight BJJ competitors of his generation.[6][7] His sister is 4 x BJJ World champion Ana Carolina Vieira.

Having transitioned to MMA in 2015, Vieira joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2019 where he competes in the middleweight division.

Background

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Vieira started training under Arlans Maia when he was 13. A few years later as a purple belt he joined Gama Filho team (now Grappling Fight Team) under Julio Cesar Pereira.[8]

Grappling career

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Early career

Vieira won the 2009 Abu Dhabi World Cup Brazilian north trials as a brown belt (in a mixed brown and black belt division). He won his division at the Abu Dhabi World Cup with a victory over two-time world champion Braulio Estima, whilst still a brown belt, this earned him the nickname "black belt hunter".[9] After being promoted to black belt, injury sidelined him throughout most of 2010. He returned in 2011 winning his division and the absolute[10] at the Pan American Championships also winning double gold at the Abu Dhabi World Cup and the IBJJF World Championships, facing Bernardo Faria in five out of the six finals. Vieira competed at the 2011 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship where he defeated Joseph Lee Blaize and Antonio Peinado but lost to Dean Lister, in the semi-finals (by heel hook).

World championship victories

In 2012 after winning double gold at the European Championships and the World Cup, he suffered a defeat to Marcus Almeida in the absolute quarter-finals of the IBJJF World Championship,[11] Vieira won his weight class for a second time after defeating Xande Ribeiro. In 2013 he competed at the Copa Podio in Brazil, where he won his weight division and the absolute. He then competed at the Abu Dhabi World Cup, where he won his weight division but came second in the absolute after losing to Marcus Almeida.[12]

At the 2013 IBJJF World Championship, Vieira retained his title in the −94 kg weight class but lost to Almeida in the final of the absolute. In 2014 in an effort to defeat Marcus Almeida Vieira put on more weight and moved up to the −100 kg weight class, at the 2014 Abu Dhabi World Cup he won his weight class defeating Luiz Panza in the final, but again was defeated by Marcus Almeida in the absolute final.

2023 onwards

On December 11, 2020, Vieira returned to grappling competition to headline a Who's Number One event against Kaynan Duarte.[13] Vieira was submitted with a rear-naked choke at 2:28.[14]

Vieira faced Derek Brunson in the main event of ADXC 7 on November 17, 2024.[15] He won the match by submission.[16]

Grappling style

Vieira's Jiu-Jitsu style displays a very diverse set of skills, allied with a fast pace guard passing style, great cardio and huge physical prowess, making him the most dominant heavyweight in Jiu-Jitsu's recent years by completely dominating most of his fights. His recurrent matches with Marcus Almeida are among Jiu-Jitsu's most famous rivalries.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

Vieira made his professional debut, as a light heavyweight, against Daniyar Zarylbekov at Arzalet Fighting Globe Championship 1 on February 10, 2017. He won the fight by a first-round rear-naked choke submission.[17]

Vieira was scheduled to face Fagner Rakchal at Shooto Brazil 74 on August 27, 2017. He won the fight by a third-round submission.[18]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Vieria made his ACB and middleweight debuts against Alexander Neufang at ACB 82 on March 9, 2018.[19] Vieria won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[20]

Vieria made his second appearance with the promotion against Jacob Holyman-Tague at ACB 88 on June 16, 2018. He won the fight by a first-round submission.[21]

Vieria was scheduled to face Vitaliy Nemchinov at ACA 96 on June 8, 2019. Vieria won the fight by a first-round submission.[22]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vieira was signed by UFC in June 2019.[23]

Vieira made his debut at UFC, facing Oskar Piechota, at UFC on ESPN+ 14 on August 10, 2019.[24] He won the fight via an arm-triangle submission in round two.[25]

Vieira faced Saparbek Safarov on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.[26] He again won the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the first round.[27]

Vieira was scheduled to face Markus Perez on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.[28] However, on September 21, Vieira pulled out due to rib injury that was sustained in training, forcing him to rest and not be able to prepare for the fight.[29]

Vieira was scheduled to face Anthony Hernandez on January 16, 2021 at UFC on ABC 1.[30] However, Hernandez pulled out due to a positive COVID-19 test and they were rescheduled for UFC 258 on February 13, 2021.[31] After a competitive first round Vieira became fatigued and was submitted via guillotine choke in round two.[32] After the loss, Vieira vowed to fix his cardio issues.[33]

Vieira faced Dustin Stoltzfus on July 17, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26.[34] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round three.[35] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[36] Shortly after the fight, Vieira began working with Mano Santana, Lyoto Machida's Karate coach, to improve his striking.[37]

Vieira was scheduled to face Wellington Turman on January 22, 2022 at UFC 270.[38] However after Vieira was forced to withdraw for medical reasons, the bout was cancelled.[39] It was revealed after his withdrawal that Vieira had to undergo a cerebral angiography to determine if he would be able to continue fighting professionally,[40] and he was cleared to continue.

Vieira faced Chris Curtis on June 25, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 38.[41] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[42]

Vieira was scheduled to face Cody Brundage on November 19, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 215.[43] However, Vieira pull out from the event due to undisclosed reason and the bout was scrapped.[44]

Vieira faced Cody Brundage at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón on April 29, 2023.[45] He won the fight via submission in round two.[46] This win earned him his the Performance of the Night bonus award.[47]

Vieira was scheduled to face Armen Petrosyan at UFC Fight Night 231 on November 4, 2023.[48] However the bout was scrapped after Petrosyan fell ill backstage during the event.[49] The pair was rebooked for UFC Fight Night 236 on February 10, 2024.[50] He won the bout by submission due to an arm-triangle choke with seconds remaining in the first round.[51] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[52]

Vieira was scheduled to face Jacob Malkoun on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.[53] However, Malkoun withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed injury[54] and was replaced by Andre Petroski.[55] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[56]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Grappling

  • IBJJF
    • IBJJF World Champion (weight and absolute weight classes) (2014/2013/2012/2011).[8]
    • IBJJF Pans Champion (weight and absolute weight classes) Champion (2011)[8]
    • IBJJF European Open Champion (weight and absolute weight classes) (2012)[8]
    • IBJJF World Championship Runner-up (absolute weight class) (2014/2013/2012)[8]
  • ADCC
    • ADCC Champion (2015)[8]
    • Copa Pódio
    • Copa Pódio Champion (2014/2013)[8]
    • IBJJF Europea
    • IBJJF European Open Champion (weight and absolute weight classes)(2012)[8]
    • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi
    • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (absolute weight class)(2014)[8]
    • UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (weight and absolute weight classes)(2012/2011)[8]
    • CBJJ Brazilian
    • CBJJ Brazilian Champion (weight and absolute weight classes)(2008 purple belt)[8]
    • CBJJ Brazilian Champion (weight and absolute weight classes) ( 2007 blue belt)[8]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
13 matches 10 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 9 1
By decision 0 2
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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–3 Andre Petroski Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues February 15, 2025 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–2 Armen Petrosyan Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer February 10, 2024 1 4:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 9–2 Cody Brundage Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón April 29, 2023 2 1:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 8–2 Chris Curtis Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1 Dustin Stoltzfus Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés July 17, 2021 3 1:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 7–1 Anthony Hernandez Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 258 February 13, 2021 2 1:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Saparbek Safarov Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 248 March 7, 2020 1 2:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–0 Oskar Piechota Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 August 10, 2019 2 4:26 Montevideo, Uruguay
Win 5–0 Vitaliy Nemchinov Submission (rear-naked choke) ACA 96 June 8, 2019 1 2:01 Łódź, Poland
Win 4–0 Jacob Holyman-Tague Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 88 June 16, 2018 1 3:51 Brisbane, Australia
Win 3–0 Alexander Neufang TKO (punches) ACB 82 March 9, 2018 1 3:42 São Paulo, Brazil Middleweight debut.
Win 2–0 Fagner Rakchal Submission (arm-triangle choke) Shooto Brazil 74 August 27, 2017 3 4:47 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–0 Daniyar Zarylbekov Submission (rear-naked choke) Arzalet Fighting 1 February 10, 2017 1 2:27 São Paulo, Brazil Light Heavyweight debut.
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Grappling record

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Professional record breakdown
110 matches 100 wins 9 losses
By submission 68 1
By decision 31 8
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
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Result Opponent Method Event Division Type Year
WinBrazilMahamed AlyPointsBlack Belt CBD−100 kgGi2018
WinAustraliaKit DaleSubmissionBlack Belt CBD−100 kgGi2018
LossBrazilJoão Gabriel Rochaopened the fightADCC World ChampionshipAbsoluteNogi2015
WinUnited StatesRafael Lovato Jr.Points (5–0)ADCC World ChampionshipAbsoluteNogi2015
WinUnited StatesBenson HendersonSubmission (kimura)ADCC World ChampionshipAbsoluteNogi2015
WinBrazilFelipe PenaReferee DecisionADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2015
WinBrazilXande RibeiroPointsADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2015
WinBrazilCassio SilvaPointsADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2015
WinUnited StatesAdam SachnoffSubmission (armbar)ADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2015
LossBrazilMarcus AlmeidaPoints (0–2)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilBernardo FariaSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinBrazilLeo NogueiraSubmission (arm-triangle choke)World ChampionshipSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinUnited StatesJames PuepoloSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinUnited StatesHarlan BerkSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinBrazilBernardo FariaSubmission (wrist lock)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2014
WinDenmarkAlexander TransSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2014
WinUnited StatesSean RobertsSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2014
WinUnited StatesAJ AgazarmSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2014
LossBrazilMarcus AlmeidaPoints (0–2)World CupAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilAndré GalvãoSubmission (ezequiel choke)World CupAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilLeandro LoSubmission (bow & arrow choke)World CupAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilLuiz PanzaSubmission (choke)World CupAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilLuiz PanzaSubmission (armbar)World CupSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinBrazilLucio RodriguesPoints (7–0)World CupSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinBrazilAntonio Braga NetoSubmission (armbar)World CupSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinUnited KingdomLuke CostelloSubmission (bow & arrow choke)World CupSuper HeavyweightGi2014
WinBrazilLeandro LoSubmission (choke)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilTravis StevensSubmission (choke)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2014
DrawBrazilLeandro LoDrawCopa PodioAbsoluteGi2014
WinUnited StatesAlan BelcherSubmission (choke)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2014
WinUnited Arab EmiratesFaisal AlkitbeSubmission (choke)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilAlexandre SouzaSubmission (armbar)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2014
WinBrazilBraulio EstimaDecisionMetamoris IISuperfightGi2013
LossBrazilMarcus AlmeidaPoints (2–6)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilNivaldo LimaSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilLeo LeiteSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilYuri SimoesPoints (8–0)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2013
WinUnited StatesJames PuopoloSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilLeo LeiteSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilJoão RochaSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilAntonio PeinadoSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilLucas SachsSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilRicardo AbreuAdvantages (3–0)Copa PodioSuperfightGi2013
WinBrazilLeo LeiteSubmission (armbar)Copa PodioSuperfightGi2013
LossBrazilMarcus AlmeidaPoints (2–7)World CupAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilClaudio CalasansPoints (9–0)World CupAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilPedro PeresSubmission (bow & arrow choke)World CupHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilRoberto AlencarPoints (11–0)World CupHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilRodrigo RibeiroSubmission (triangle choke)World CupHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilPedro HenriqueSubmission (ezekiel choke)World Cup Brazilian TrialsHeavyweightGi2013
WinBrazilLeo NogueiraAdvantages (3–1)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilAlexandre SouzaSubmission (armbar)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilXande RibeiroAdvantages (6–0)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2013
WinUnited StatesKeenan CorneliusPoints (10–0)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilLeo NogueiraPoints (9–0)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilAlexandre CeconiSubmission (choke)Copa PodioAbsoluteGi2013
WinBrazilKim TerraSubmission (armbar)RockstrikeAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilGilmar OliveiraSubmission (choke)RockstrikeAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilTarsis HumphreysPoints (16–0)RockstrikeAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilLuciano GonçalvesSubmission (armbar)RockstrikeAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilLuis Roberto PereiraSubmission (armbar)RockstrikeAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilEnrico WesleySubmission (choke)Brazil. TeamsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilKinter MouraSubmission (armbar)Brazil. TeamsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilXande RibeiroAdvantages (4–0)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilAlexandre CeconiSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilFabiano SouzaSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilAlan SalgadoSubmission (cross choke)World ChampionshipsHeavyweightGi2012
LossBrazilMarcus AlmeidaPoints (7–8)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2012
WinUnited StatesJames PuopoloSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilDiego VivaldiSubmission (cross choke)World ChampionshipsAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilAndré GalvãoPoints (4–2)World CupAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilBernardo FariaSubmission (cross choke)World CupAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilMarcus AlmeidaSubmission (bow & arrow choke)World CupAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilRoberto AlencarSubmission (armbar)World CupHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilMarcelo BernardoSubmission (armbar)World CupHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilCristiano CariocaSubmission (choke)World CupHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilLuiz PanzaSubmission (armbar)World Cup Brazilian TrialsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilLuís FelipeSubmission (armbar)World Cup Brazilian TrialsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilPedro BorgesSubmission (armbar)World Cup Brazilian TrialsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilOtavio CountinhoDisqualification (knee reap)World Cup Brazilian TrialsHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilBernardo FariaPoints (7–0)European ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilRoberto TussaSubmission (ezekiel choke)European ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilPaulo TarcisioSubmission (choke)European ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilGabriel KitoberSubmission (choke)European ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2012
WinBrazilLucio RodriguesSubmission (ezekiel choke)European ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2012
WinBrazilVictor EstimaSubmission (triangle choke)European ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2012
LossUnited StatesDean ListerSubmission (heel hook)ADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2011
WinBrazilAntonio PeinadoPoints (5–0)ADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2011
WinUnited StatesJoseph Lee BaizeSubmission (armbar)ADCC World Championship−99 kgNogi2011
WinBrazilBernardo FariaPoints (9–0)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilBernardo FariaPoints (3–0)World ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinUnited StatesRafael Lovato Jr.Points (20–2)World ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinBrazilGybson SáSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinUnited StatesDustin DenesPoints (26–0)World ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinBrazilMarcus AlmeidaSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilSérgio MoraesSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilClaudio CalasansSubmission (armbar)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilAntionio Braga NetoSubmission (choke)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinUnited StatesMatt JuberaSubmission (triangle choke)World ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilBernardo FariaPoints (3–0)Pan ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilBernardo FariaPoints (8–0)Pan ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinBrazilDiego HerzogSubmission (armbar)Pan ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinBrazilLeo NogueiraAdvantages (4–0)Pan ChampionshipHeavyweightGi2011
WinBrazilMarcus AlmeidaSubmission (Choke)Pan ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilAntonio PeinadoSubmission (choke)Pan ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinUnited StatesDan SimmlerSubmission (cross choke)Pan ChampionshipAbsoluteGi2011
WinBrazilRafael MendesReferee DecisionWorld CupAbsoluteGi2011
WinUnited StatesRafael Lovato Jr.PointsWorld CupHeavyweightGi2011
WinBrazilRafael MendesReferee DecisionNogi World CupAbsoluteNogi2011
LossUnited StatesRafael Lovato Jr.PointsNogi World CupHeavyweightNogi2011
WinBrazilAlexandre de SouzaPoints (14–0)Pan ChampionshipxxxGi2010
WinBrazilAntonio PeinadoAdvantages (2–0)World Cup−92 kgGi2009
WinBrazilBraulio EstimaAdvantage (1–0)World Cup−92 kgGi2009
LossBrazilAndré GalvãoPoints (0–8)ADCC 2009 Brazilian Trials−88 kgNogi2009
WinBrazilRicardo SeixasSubmission (guillotine choke)ADCC 2009 Brazilian Trials−88 kgNogi2009
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