Biography:
Native of Manaus- Brazil, Rodrigo is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a BJJ veteran competitor, Rodrigo holds a number of titles and has participated in a remarkable number of tournaments around the world including, the World BJJ Championship, the Brazil National Championship and the BJJ Pan-American Games.
For the past year, Rodrigo has worked diligently to become a complete and successful MMA fighter. Vigorous daily training routines include classes in Boxing and Muay Thai Kickboxing. New to the scene and fighting at 180lbs, Rodrigo has three professional MMA fights and boasts an undefeated record of 5-0.
Jiu-jitsu Awards:
1990 – State Champion- Manaus/Brazil
1991 – Amazon State Champion- Manaus/Brazil
1992 – State Champion- Manaus/Brazil
1993 – Brazilian Champion- Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil
1993 – State Champion- Manaus/Brazil
1994 – State Champion- Manaus/Brazl
1995 – Brazilian Champion – Rio de Janeiro/Brazil State Champ- Manaus/Brazil
1996 – Amazon Champion- Manaus/Brazil
1997 – Amazon Champion- Manaus/Brazil
2nd place World Championship – Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil
1998 – State Champion- Manaus/Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State Champion- Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Brazilian Champion- Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
3rd place World Championship – Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
1999 – World Champion – Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Pan American Champion-–Orlando- Florida/USA
Rio de Janeiro State Champion– Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Amazon State Champion- Manaus/Brazil
2000 – 2nd place World Championship – Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Amazon State Champion – Brown Belt- Manaus/Brazil
2001 – Rio de Janeiro State Champion – Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
2002 – Rio de Janeiro State Champion –Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil
2003 – 3rd place World Championship –Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Brazilian Champion –Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
2004 – Rio de Janeiro State Champion Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
2005 – Rio de Janeiro State Champion – Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Brazilian Champion –Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Pan American Champion –Orlando- Florida/USA
Third Place Open Division –-Pan America Championship – Orlando Florida/USA
2006 – Brazilian Champion – No Gi Black Belt – Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil
Third Place World Championship Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
2007 – South Texas Grapplers Challenge Superfight Division Champion
2008 – NAGA Super Heavyweight Gi Champion
2008 – NAGA Europa Cruiser No-Gi Champ and Super Heavyweight Gi Champion.