Declan Moody
Black
P4P #29
Heavyweight #10
Biography
Declan Moody is an Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and one of the leading heavyweight competitors on the international no-gi circuit. Now based in Austin, Texas, he is a core member of Simple Man Martial Arts, where he trains and coaches alongside athletes such as Nick Rodriguez and Nicky Ryan.
Originally rising through the Australian gi scene, Moody transitioned into no-gi and quickly developed a reputation as a dominant pressure passer, earning the nickname “Aussie Demolisher” for his relentless top game and physically imposing style.
At black belt, Moody has captured major titles including WNO 30 Open Weight Champion, Asia & Oceania ADCC Trials Champion, and European ADCC Trials Champion in the -99kg division. He has also competed at CJI 2 representing Team Australasia.
Known for his heavy outside passing and aggressive submission chains, Moody excels at breaking guards and finishing from top position. His most dangerous attacks include the rear naked choke and heel hook, making him one of the most imposing heavyweight figures in modern no-gi grappling.
Personal
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Rankings
Main Titles
Submissions Breakdown
Wins
Losses
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Rear naked | 11 | 5 |
| Inside heel hook | 2 | 0 |
| Triangle | 2 | 0 |
| Outside heel hook | 1 | 1 |
| Armbar | 1 | 2 |
| Darce | 1 | 0 |
| Arm-in guillotine | 0 | 3 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles Rocha | Loss | 9/12/2026 | ADCC | Armbar | -99KG | 16 | — |
| Patrick Gaudio | Win | 4/2/2026 | UFC BJJ 7 | Rear naked | Heavyweight | — | 246 |
| Eoghan O'Flanagan | Loss | 1/31/2026 | Polaris 35 | Outside heel hook | Quintet | — | — |
| Owen Jones | Win | 1/31/2026 | Polaris 35 | Decision | Quintet | — | 246 |
| Taylor Pearman | Loss | 1/31/2026 | Polaris 35 | Decision | Quintet | — | — |
| Meyram Maquine | Win | 1/31/2026 | Polaris 35 | Decision | Quintet | — | 246 |
| Dante Leon | Win | 10/24/2025 | WNO 30 | Decision | Absolute | Finals | 2018 |
| Ryan Aitken | Win | 10/24/2025 | WNO 30 | Decision | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 667 |
| Justin Michael | Win | 10/24/2025 | WNO 30 | Darce | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 246 |
| Marcin Maciulewicz | Win | 9/6/2025 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | Finals | 147 |
| Moritz Kollensperger | Win | 9/6/2025 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | Semi-Finals | 94 |
| Mateusz Mazur | Win | 9/6/2025 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Unknown | -99KG | Quarter-Finals | 16 |
| Kasparas Strazdas | Win | 9/6/2025 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 9-0 | -99KG | 16 | 10 |
| Andrzej Iwat | Win | 9/6/2025 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 6-0 | -99KG | 32 | 8 |
| Jean Maltese | Win | 9/6/2025 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | 64 | 5 |
| Ethan Crelinsten | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Semi-Finals | 146 |
| Ryan Aitken | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Quarter-Finals | 72 |
| Fellipe Andrew | Win | 6/13/2025 | WNO 28 | Inside heel hook | Light Heavyweight | — | 246 |
| Joao Assonitis | Win | 2025 | Austin Winter No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 1 |
| Roberto Jimenez | Loss | 2025 | Austin Winter No-Gi Open | Rear naked | Absolute | — | — |
| Taylor Pearman | Win | 1/31/2025 | Polaris 35 | Decision | Quintet | — | 261 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Arm-in guillotine | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Diogo Reis | Win | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Rear naked | Absolute | 16 | 424 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Arm-in guillotine | -99KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Paul Ardila | Win | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Penalty | -99KG | 16 | 206 |
| Felipe Costa | Win | 6/20/2024 | WNO 24 | Rear naked | Heavyweight | — | 238 |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Loss | 6/2/2024 | EBI 21 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Felipe Pena | Loss | 2024 | WNO 25 | Arm-in guillotine | Absolute | — | — |
| Anton Minenko | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Points: 4-0 | -99KG | Finals | 132 |
| Benjamin Hodgkinson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Armbar | -99KG | Semi-Finals | 85 |
| Jahred Dell | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Triangle | -99KG | Quarter-Finals | 14 |
| Caleb Branson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Rear naked | -99KG | 16 | 9 |
| Luke Griffith | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Kasper-Rohde Larsen | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | 16 | 9 |
| Uros Culic | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | 32 | 7 |
| Adem Crnalic | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | -99KG | 64 | 5 |
| Benji Silva | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Las Vegas | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | 16 | 11 |
| Daniel Schuardt | Win | 1/28/2023 | M16 Open X | Decision | N/A | — | 1 |
| Pablo Perez | Loss | 2022 | ADCC Open Las Vegas | Rear naked | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Carlos Diaz | Win | 2022 | ADCC Open Las Vegas | Points: 3-0 | 91KG | 32 | 8 |
| Jordan Stutt | Win | 2022 | ADCC Open Las Vegas | Triangle | 91KG | 64 | 5 |
| Kaya Rudolph | Loss | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Points: 7-0 | 88KG | — | — |
| Benjamin Hodgkinson | Loss | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Rear naked | 88KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Hayden Limebeer | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 14 |
| Callum McDonald | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Outside heel hook | 88KG | 16 | 9 |
| Patrick Rhynehart | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Asia & Oceania | Inside heel hook | 88KG | 32 | 7 |
| Haisam Rida | Loss | 2019 | Quintet Fight Night 2 | Armbar | Quintet | — | — |
| Luke Griffith | Loss | Unknown | Enigma | Rear naked | - | — | — |