Pedro Marinho - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion

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Birth Date: October 9th, 1996
Country of Origin: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jiu Jitsu Lineage: Gracie Barra Academy
Weight: 186 lbs.

Within months of reaching his black belt, Pedro Marinho beat world-renowned grapplers, including Cyborg, at the Int’l no-gi IBJJF 2021. He won both the open class and heavyweight divisions at the event, which was held in October.

Marinho has been an athlete since childhood. He played a variety of sports including soccer, surfing and martial arts, which eventually led to the combat sport ‘Capoeira’ at the mere age of 7. 10 years later, he discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Marinho became a famous personality in the BJJ community when he won a purple belt. He won first place at no-gi events like the Jitz King and Elite Grappling. His opponents were black belts even at that time, including Oliver Taza, which gave him considerable recognition.

At the start of his career, Marinho worked with Reinaldo Fernandos from the Brazilian Top Team. 4 years later, he decided to apply for the FP Golden Team where he could get a scholarship and continue training in Brazil. After a competitive selection process comprising over 1000 applicants, Pedro was selected. During these years, he remained under the guidance of Reinaldo Fernandos. It was from this association that he connected with Ulpiano Malachias.

Malachias offered to train Marinho at his own gym in Texas. Marinho agreed and gained more experience to boost his career. By 2018, he had earned his brown belt and 3 years later, he achieved his black belt.

Marinho is currently a middleweight, and his favorite technique is the Guillotine.

Achievements:

2015 (Blue):

  • 1st place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NOGI

2017 (Purple):

  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI
  • 1st place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NOGI

2018:

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI

2019 (Brown):

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI
  • 1st Place Elite Grappling 3

2020:

  • 3rd Place 3CG Kumite I GP
  • 3rd Place 3CG Kumite III GP
  • 1st Place Jitz King Tournament

2021 (Black):

  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship