Sean Yadimarco
BlackBiography
Sean Yadimarco is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a successful competitor in both gi and no-gi grappling. He is known for his extensive activity on the IBJJF and ADCC Trials circuits and is a black belt under Tom DeBlass.
Yadimarco has established himself as a dominant presence in the medium-heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, earning notable results in major tournaments.
Known for his aggressive style, Yadimarco frequently secures submission victories, with common finishes including the darce, inside heel hook, and straight ankle lock.
Originally a standout wrestler in high school, Yadimarco blends a strong athletic foundation with high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique, making him a consistent threat in both local and international competition.
In addition to his competitive career, Yadimarco is the head instructor and owner of Bergen County Jiu-Jitsu.
Personal
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Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Arm-in guillotine | 3 | 0 |
| Darce | 2 | 0 |
| Inside heel Hook | 1 | 0 |
| Straight ankle lock | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 0 |
| Cross face | 1 | 0 |
| Anaconda | 0 | 1 |
| Rear naked | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Blank | Loss | 11/15/2025 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Rear naked | 88KG | Finals | — |
| Hasnat Raza | Win | 11/15/2025 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | Semi-Finals | 200 |
| Alec Baulding | Win | 11/15/2025 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | 35 |
| Zach Ghalayini | Win | 11/15/2025 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | 16 | 25 |
| Avery Brooks | Win | 11/15/2025 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | 32 | 20 |
| Jacob Howarth | Win | 11/15/2025 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Cross face | 88KG | 64 | 15 |
| Luccas Lira | Loss | 7/25/2025 | WNO 29 | Decision | N/A | — | — |
| Matthew Cantwell | Win | 6/26/2025 | No-Gi America | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | Finals | 175 |
| London Horn | Win | 6/26/2025 | No-Gi America | Arm-in guillotine | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 100 |
| Jack Reynolds | Win | 4/19/2025 | F2W 279 | Decision | 91KG | — | 35 |
| Alfonso Kaihau | Win | 4/12/2025 | ADCC Open Oklahoma City | Decision | Absolute | Finals | 32 |
| Jerhett Lee | Win | 4/12/2025 | ADCC Open Oklahoma City | Arm-in guillotine | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 18 |
| Jonathan Chiaffitelli | Win | 4/12/2025 | ADCC Open Oklahoma City | Arm-in guillotine | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 4 |
| Johnaton Curran | Win | 4/12/2025 | ADCC Open Oklahoma City | Armbar | Absolute | 16 | 2 |
| Guiseppe Lamanna | Loss | 4/12/2025 | ADCC Open Oklahoma City | Penalty | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Faris Benlamkadem | Loss | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Points | Unknown | — | — |
| Colby Bartholmey | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Points | Unknown | — | 76 |
| Matheus Lutes | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Open Miami | Points | -91.0kg | — | — |
| Eduardo Castillo | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Miami | Decision | -91.0kg | — | 4 |
| Ricardo Rezende | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Miami | Decision | -91.0kg | — | 4 |
| Anthony Robinson | Loss | 2024 | No-Gi Pans | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Rafael Da Silva | Loss | 2024 | No-Gi Pans | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Maxim Cote | Win | 2024 | Flow Sub Only | Unknown | -205 lbs | — | 1 |
| Nikolay Todorov | Win | 2024 | Flow Sub Only | Unknown | -205 lbs | — | 1 |
| Tristan Shields | Win | 2024 | Flow Sub Only | Unknown | -205 lbs | — | 1 |
| Jesse Kosakowski | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Open Atlantic City | Points: 3-0 | -91.0kg | — | — |
| Sam Kilmer | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Atlantic City | Decision | -91.0kg | — | 4 |
| Troy Bo | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Atlantic City | Unknown | -91.0kg | — | 4 |
| Zachary Alatorre-Davies | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Atlantic City | Unknown | -91.0kg | — | 4 |
| Jesse Kosakowski | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Open Atlantic City | Unknown | -91.0kg | — | — |
| Jeremy Schank | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Atlantic City | Points: 3-0 | -91.0kg | — | 4 |
| Gianni Grippo | Loss | 2024 | NY Spring No-Gi | Advantage | Absolute | — | — |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2023 | No-Gi America | Points: 7-0 | 91KG | Finals | — |
| Joseph Watson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Unknown | -91.0kg | — | 3 |
| Abraham La Montagne | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Points: 5-0 | -91.0kg | — | 3 |
| Matthew Wallace | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Unknown | -91.0kg | — | 3 |
| Jacob Couch | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Unknown | -91.0kg | — | — |
| Josh Neer | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Points: 4-0 | -91.0kg | — | 3 |
| Matthew Wallace | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Points: 4-0 | -91.0kg | — | 3 |
| David Garmo | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Decision | 91KG | — | 3 |
| Jacob Couch | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Anaconda | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Andrew Tackett | Loss | 2023 | Flow Sub Only | Overtime | Unknown | — | — |
| Kemoy Anderson | Win | 2023 | Finishers Kombat 4 | Overtime | 185lbs | — | 15 |
| Javier Barter | Loss | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Decision | Heavy | — | — |
| Corey Guitard | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points | Heavy | — | 68 |
| Oliver Taza | Loss | 2023 | Austin No-Gi | Points: 2-0 | 85KG | Finals | — |
| Luccas Lira | Loss | 2023 | Blue Collar | Decision | N/A | — | — |
| Abraham La Montagne | Win | 2022 | ADCC Open Las Vegas | Points: 3-0 | 83KG | Quarter-Finals | 3 |
| Corey Guitard | Win | 2022 | Finishers Summer Bash | Decision | Unknown | — | 15 |
| Jaime Canuto | Loss | 2022 | No-Gi Pans | Points | Medium Heavy | — | — |
| Cameron Florczak | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Pans | Darce | Medium Heavy | — | 30 |
| Kemoy Anderson | Win | 2022 | No-Gi America | Points | Medium Heavy | Finals | 149 |
| Charlie Gilpin | Win | 2022 | No-Gi America | Points | Medium Heavy | Semi-Finals | 85 |
| Shane Fishman | Loss | 2022 | 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | 32 | — |
| Greg Raffield | Win | 2022 | 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points | 88KG | 64 | 1 |
| Michael Wilkins | Win | 2022 | 2022 ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Straight ankle lock | 88KG | 128 | 1 |
| Alan Sanchez | Loss | 2021 | 2021 Emerald City | EBI Overtime | 84KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2021 | 2021 Emerald City | Points | 84KG | 16 | — |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| David Garmo | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | 16 | 15 |
| Elliot Alicea | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | 32 | 12 |
| Caleb Yonkers | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points | 88KG | 64 | 9 |
| Tim Welch | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Unknown | 88KG | 128 | 9 |
| Jansen Gomes | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points | Medium Heavyweight | — | — |
| Michael Crisp | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points | Medium Heavyweight | — | 48 |
| Sebastian Rodriguez | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Points: 2-0 | Absolute | — | — |
| Brad Schneider | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Unknown | Medium Heavyweight | — | 21 |
| Sebastian Rodriguez | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Points | Medium Heavyweight | — | — |
| J. Gomes | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Unknown | Medium Heavyweight | — | 21 |
| Andrew Tackett | Loss | 2021 | WNO | Decision | 175LBS | — | — |
| David Garmo | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast | Points: 2-0 | 88KG | 16 | 15 |
| Andrew Tackett | Loss | 2021 | WNO 7 | Decision | 175LB | — | — |
| Alan Sanchez | Loss | 2021 | Emerald City | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Andre Petroski | Win | 2021 | Emerald City | Inside heel Hook | 84KG | 16 | 1 |
| Alejandro Wajner | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Darce | Unknown | — | 21 |
| Max Hanson | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Points | Unknown | — | 21 |
| B. Wilson | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Points | Unknown | — | 21 |