Pedro Marinho
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Pedro Marinho is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and elite no-gi competitor known for his physical intensity, relentless pace, and strong wrestling-based approach to modern grappling. Representing Gracie Barra, Marinho built his style around forward pressure, aggressive hand fighting, and powerful top-game transitions that allow him to dictate the pace of matches and force opponents into defensive scrambles.
Marinho broke through internationally with major wins in both gi and no-gi, eventually capturing the IBJJF No-Gi Worlds title and establishing himself as one of the top competitors in the sport. He has defeated numerous high-profile athletes across weight classes and is known for combining explosive takedowns with tight positional control, heavy passing sequences, and a dangerous front-headlock series from standing and ground engagements.
Beyond competition results, Marinho has become known for his leadership and coaching role within Gracie Barra’s competition network. His style blends traditional pressure concepts with modern wrestling integration, and his dis=ciplined, high-intensity training approach has made him one of the most respected rising figures in contemporary no-gi jiu-jitsu.
Personal
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Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Guillotine | 15 | 0 |
| Rear naked | 9 | 1 |
| Inside heel hook | 3 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 2 | 1 |
| Straight ankle lock | 2 | 0 |
| Outside heel hook | 1 | 2 |
| Kneebar | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 0 | 2 |
| Ude gatame | 0 | 1 |
| Rear kata gatame | 0 | 1 |
| Triangle | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaten Bueno | Win | 7/26/2025 | BJJ Stars 16 | Guillotine | Absolute | Finals | 11 |
| Fabricio Andrey | Win | 7/26/2025 | BJJ Stars 16 | Decision | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 6 |
| Devhonte Johnson | Win | 7/26/2025 | BJJ Stars 16 | Decision | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Izaak Michell | Loss | 2025 | AIGA Champions League Final | Points | N/A | Finals | — |
| Eldar Adilov | Win | 2025 | AIGA Champions League Final | Points | Quintet | — | 80 |
| Karl Pegers | Win | 2025 | AIGA Champions League Final | Guillotine | Quintet | — | 80 |
| Ryan Aitken | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Outside heel hook | 88KG | 16 | — |
| Gabriel Brod | Win | 2024 | Brazil Qualifier (AIGA) | Straight ankle lock | 91KG | Finals | 10 |
| Nicolas Thorne | Win | 2024 | Brazil Qualifier (AIGA) | Guillotine | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 6 |
| Lucas Soares | Win | 2024 | Brazil Qualifier (AIGA) | Guillotine | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Gabriel Almeida | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - South America | Decision | 88KG | Finals | 333 |
| Isaque Bahiense | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - South America | Penalty | 88KG | Semi-Finals | 190 |
| Romualdo Andrade | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - South America | Guillotine | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 33 |
| Iago Duarte | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - South America | Guillotine | 88KG | 16 | 24 |
| Arturo Salas | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - South America | Rear naked | 88KG | 32 | 19 |
| Manoel Porto | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - South America | Decision | 88KG | 64 | 14 |
| Mason Fowler | Loss | 2024 | UFC FPI 6 | Kata gatame | Absolute | — | — |
| Izaak Michell | Win | 2024 | WNO 25 | Decision | 94KG | — | 356 |
| Rafael Lovato Jr. | Win | 2023 | WNO 21 | Decision | 94KG | — | 319 |
| Carlos Henrique | Win | 2023 | Houston Fall No-Gi | Inside heel hook | Absolute | Finals | 9 |
| Austin Oranday | Win | 2023 | Houston Fall No-Gi | Straight ankle lock | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Mitchell Mielke | Win | 2023 | Houston Fall No-Gi | Kata gatame | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Ruben Alaniz | Win | 2023 | Houston Fall No-Gi | Rear naked | 91KG | Finals | 9 |
| Mitchell Mielke | Win | 2023 | Houston Fall No-Gi | Rear naked | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Nicholas Meregali | Loss | 2023 | WNO 18 | Triangle | Absolute | — | — |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Win | 2023 | WNO | Decision | 92KG | Championship | 850 |
| Francisco Cuneo | Win | 2022 | Waco No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | Finals | 9 |
| Austin Oranday | Win | 2022 | Waco No-Gi | Kata gatame | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Emilio Hernandez | Win | 2022 | Charleston Fall No-Gi | Guillotine | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Diego Ramalho | Win | 2022 | Charleston Fall No-Gi | Rear naked | 85KG | Finals | 9 |
| Charles Lynch | Win | 2022 | Charleston Fall No-Gi | Rear naked | 85KG | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Tye Ruotolo | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Rear kata gatame | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Vagner Rocha | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Decision | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Jay Rodriguez | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 3-2 | 88KG | 16 | 276 |
| Benjamin Silva | Win | 2022 | Santa Cruz No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | Finals | 9 |
| Jackson Douglas | Win | 2022 | Santa Cruz No-Gi | Guillotine | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Gordon Ryan | Loss | 2022 | WNO 13 | Rear naked | 93KG | Championship | — |
| Craig Jones | Win | 2022 | WNO 11 | Decision | 93KG | Championship | 850 |
| Roberto Abreu | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Decision | Absolute | Finals | 228 |
| Adam Wardzinski | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 5-0 | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 120 |
| Victor Hugo | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 48 |
| Brian Giorgio | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | 16 | 36 |
| Vagner Rocha | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-2 | 91KG | Finals | 228 |
| Adam Wardzinski | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 6-0 | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 120 |
| Yuri Santos | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 48 |
| Adam Bradley | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | 16 | 36 |
| Davi Ramos | Win | 2021 | F2W 177 | Decision | N/A | — | 21 |
| Mica Galvao | Loss | 2021 | 3CG Middleweight Grand Prix | Ude gatame | 85KG | Finals | — |
| Roberto Jimenez | Win | 2021 | 3CG Middleweight Grand Prix | Points | 85KG | Semi-Finals | 60 |
| Pat Downey | Win | 2021 | 3CG Middleweight Grand Prix | Kneebar | 85KG | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Matheus Luna | Win | 2021 | F2W 163 | Decision | 88KG | — | 21 |
| Gabriel Almeida | Win | 2021 | F2W 160 | Decision | 84KG | — | 21 |
| Nick Rodriguez | Loss | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Decision | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Kyle Boehm | Loss | 2021 | SUG 24 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | — |
| Roberto Jimenez | Win | 2021 | SUG 24 | Inside heel hook | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 60 |
| Andrew Sidelinger | Win | 2021 | SUG 24 | Inside heel hook | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Win | 2021 | Orlando No-Gi | Guillotine | 91KG | Finals | 7 |
| Diego Ramalho | Win | 2021 | Orlando No-Gi | Guillotine | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 4 |
| Andy Varela | Win | 2021 | SUG 25 | Guillotine | Absolute | — | 21 |
| Vagner Rocha | Loss | 2020 | 3CG Kumite III | Points | 81KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Johnny Tama | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite III | Guillotine | 81KG | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 2020 | JitzKing | Points: 2-0 | 84KG | Finals | 7 |
| Roberto Jimenez | Win | 2020 | JitzKing | Outside heel hook | 84KG | Semi-Finals | 4 |
| Jason Rau | Win | 2020 | JitzKing | Points: 3-0 | 84KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| David Garmo | Win | 2020 | JitzKing | Guillotine | 84KG | 16 | 1 |
| Roberto Jimenez | Loss | 2020 | 3CG Kumite | Armbar | 88KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| William Tackett | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite | Points | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 2020 | Jitz King | Points: 2-0 | 84KG | Finals | 7 |
| John Combs | Loss | 2020 | 3CG 5 | Points | 88KG | — | — |
| Vinicius Trator | Win | 2019 | Elite Grappling 3 | Points: 3-2 | Absolute | Finals | 3 |
| Amr Ghoneim | Win | 2019 | Elite Grappling 3 | Guillotine | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 2 |
| Quentin Rosenzweig | Win | 2019 | Elite Grappling 3 | Points: 12-0 | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Alec Hooben | Win | 2019 | Elite Grappling 3 | Guillotine | Absolute | 16 | 1 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2019 | KASAI 5 | Points: 11-0 | 93KG | — | — |
| Jon Blank | Loss | 2019 | KASAI 5 | Armbar | 93KG | — | — |
| Craig Jones | Draw | 2019 | KASAI 5 | N/A | 93KG | — | 6 |
| Gordon Ryan | Loss | 2019 | ADCC | Outside heel hook | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Matheus Diniz | Loss | 2019 | ADCC | Points: 5-0 | 88KG | 16 | — |