Arnaldo Maidana de Oliveira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Gilberto Gabas, being also one of the most exciting talents of his generation. Maidana made a name for himself in the brown belt division of the sport, conquering important medals in the World Championship (gi/no-gi) and Brazilian Nationals implementing an eye-pleasing grappling style with which he submitted some of the sport’s hottest prospects, including Felipe Pena and Vitor Silvério, a style that carried on to his black belt campaigns.
Arnaldo Maidana Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Arnaldo Maidana de Oliveira
Nickname: n/a
Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Waldomiro Perez > Roberto Godoi > Marco Barbosa > Gilberto Gabas > Arnaldo Maidana
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2015)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2017)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2014)
- 2nd Place ACBJJ 7 LW Grand Prix NOGI (2017)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2015)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2018 / 2020)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship NOGI (2021)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2013 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF Rio Open (2011 purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2012 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2013 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2013 brown)
- 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2012 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Rio Open (2011* purple)
- 2nd Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2012* brown)
- 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2012 brown)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2012* brown)
* Absolute
** Weight and absolute
Weight Division: Peso Pesado (94kg/207lbs)
Favorite Position/Technique: Omoplata
Team/Association: Checkmat
Arnaldo Maidana Biography
Arnaldo Maidana was born on May 17, 1991 in Aracatuba – São Paulo state, Brazil.
A big fan of martial arts from early on, Arnaldo began his training at the young age of 7 through capoeira and taekwondo. Years later he picked up an interest in jiu-jitsu by watching his older brother, who was an avid grappler, deciding to join him when he was 16 years old (2005).
Arnaldo’s career in grappling started with coach Gilberto Gabas in Aracatuba, an instructor who stood by Maidana all the way to black belt, a promotion achieved in December 2013. Shortly after earning the grade, Maidana moved to the United States to be closer to the jiu-jitsu circuit and become a professional in the sport, as a competitor and coach. Then joining the Checkmat team network.
Arnaldo Maidana Grappling Record
91 WINS
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BY POINTS
29 (32%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
2 (2%) -
BY SUBMISSION
51 (56%) -
BY DECISION
7 (8%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
2 (2%)
51 SUBMISSIONS WINS
#214eb8
Armbar
18
9
#86e620
Choke from back
12
6
#5AD3D1
Kneebar
10
5
#d1212a
Omoplata
8
4
#fad11b
Brabo choke
6
3
#f58822
Triangle
6
3
#224aba
Guillotine
6
3
#ff9124
RNC
6
3
#bf1f6c
Katagatame
6
3
#22c9a5
Botinha
4
2
#fad223
Choke
4
2
#03861f
Cross choke
2
1
#039a1f
Katagame
2
1
#03b41f
Bow and arrow
2
1
#03c61f
Submission
2
1
#03d61f
Wristlock/Omoplata
2
1
#03f61f
Arm in guillotine
2
1
#82ff5f
Anaconda choke
2
1
#a4ff5f
Heel hook
2
1
51
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
64 LOSSES
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BY POINTS
25 (39%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
3 (5%) -
BY SUBMISSION
27 (42%) -
BY DECISION
9 (14%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
27 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
#214eb8
RNC
19
5
#86e620
Armbar
15
4
#5AD3D1
Triangle
11
3
#d1212a
Mounted X choke
7
2
#fad11b
Omoplata
4
1
#f58822
Katagatame
4
1
#224aba
Darce choke
4
1
#ff9124
Kneebar
4
1
#bf1f6c
Choke
4
1
#22c9a5
Ezekiel
4
1
#fad223
Toe Hold
4
1
#03861f
Estima lock
4
1
#039a1f
Gogoplata
4
1
#03b41f
Arm in Ezekiel
4
1
#03c61f
Injury
4
1
#03d61f
Straight ankle lock
4
1
#03f61f
Violin armlock
4
1
27
(100%) SUBMISSIONS Arnaldo Maidana Fight History
| ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5394 | Yuri SimoesYuri Simoes | L | Pts: 17x0 | Pan American | 94KG | 8F | 2014 |
| 5907 | Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo Moizinho | L | Omoplata | Dallas Open | ABS | 4F | 2014 |
| 6049 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | Darce choke | NoGi Worlds | 88KG | F | 2014 |
| 6459 | Yuri SimoesYuri Simoes | L | Points | JJ World League | 94KG | SF | 2015 |
| 6727 | Yuri SimoesYuri Simoes | L | Armbar | SF Open | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
| 6739 | Diego Herzog | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | SF Open | 94KG | SF | 2015 |
| 6860 | Pedro MelloPedro Mello | L | Kneebar | Pan American | 88KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 7282 | Leo NogueiraLeo Nogueira | L | Pts: 6x2 | Boca Raton Open | 100KG | F | 2015 |
| 7372 | Abraham MarteAbraham Marte | L | Triangle | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2015 |
| 7489 | Alexandre RibeiroAlexandre Ribeiro | L | Choke | World Champ. | 94KG | 8F | 2015 |
| 8127 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | Armbar | Dallas Open | ABS | F | 2015 |
| 8457 | Felipe PenaFelipe Pena | L | Ezekiel | NoGi Worlds | 91KG | SF | 2015 |
| 8500 | Felipe PenaFelipe Pena | L | Toe Hold | NoGi Worlds | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
| 9332 | Guilherme AugustoGuilherme Augusto | L | Pts: 12x0 | Pan American | 94KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 9382 | Gabriel ArgesGabriel Arges | L | Pts: 10x4 | Pan American | ABS | R2 | 2016 |
| 10041 | Dimitrius SouzaDimitrius Souza | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 94KG | R1 | 2016 |
| 10461 | Alexandre RibeiroAlexandre Ribeiro | L | Pts: 8x0 | Grand Slam LA | 94KG | F | 2016 |
| 10711 | Nick SchrockNick Schrock | L | Estima lock | BJJ Pro LA | 94KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 10933 | William Bush | L | Pts: 13x2 | NoGi Worlds | 92KG | 4F | 2016 |
| 11961 | Gabriel ArgesGabriel Arges | L | Triangle | ACBJJ 4 | 85KG | SF | 2017 |
| 12096 | Lucas LepriLucas Lepri | L | Pts: 12x0 | Pan American | ABS | 8F | 2017 |
| 12209 | Diogo SampaioDiogo Sampaio | L | Referee Decision | Pan American | 88KG | 8F | 2017 |
| 13022 | Nicholas MeregaliNicholas Meregali | L | Pts: 10x0 | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
| 13185 | Matheus DinizMatheus Diniz | L | Referee Decision | World Champ. | 94KG | 8F | 2017 |
| 13317 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | RNC | American NG Nats | 91KG | SF | 2017 |
| 13363 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | RNC | American Nats | 94KG | SF | 2017 |
| 13679 | Josh HingerJosh Hinger | L | Gogoplata | ACBJJ 7 | 85KG | F | 2017 |
| 14622 | Patrick GaudioPatrick Gaudio | L | Pts: 4x2 | ACB JJ Worlds | 95KG | F | 2017 |
| 14739 | Joao RochaJoao Rocha | L | RNC | NoGi Worlds | ABS | 4F | 2017 |
| 14972 | Romulo BarralRomulo Barral | L | Mounted X choke | ACB 10 | 85KG | SPF | 2018 |
| 15317 | AJ SousaAJ Sousa | L | Referee Decision | ACBJJ 11 | 85KG | SPF | 2018 |
| 15352 | Renato CardosoRenato Cardoso | L | Pts: 4x2 | Pan American | ABS | R2 | 2018 |
| 15441 | Tanner RiceTanner Rice | L | Armbar | Pan American | 94KG | SF | 2018 |
| 17843 | Lucas BarbosaLucas Barbosa | L | Pts: 15x0 | LA BJJ Pro | 94KG | F | 2018 |
| 18078 | Kaynan DuarteKaynan Duarte | L | Points | SJJIF Worlds | 100KG | F | 2018 |
| 18088 | Kaynan DuarteKaynan Duarte | L | Points | SJJIF NG World | 100KG | F | 2018 |
| 18682 | Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte Johnson | L | Pts: 2x0 | NoGi Worlds | 91KG | 4F | 2018 |
| 19659 | Kaynan DuarteKaynan Duarte | L | Pts: 5x0 | Pan American | 94KG | 4F | 2019 |
| 20031 | DJ JacksonDJ Jackson | L | Referee Decision | F2W 109 | 85KG | SPF | 2019 |
| 20464 | Dominique BellDominique Bell | L | Pts: 4x2 | San Diego Open | 94KG | SF | 2019 |
| 20738 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | L | RNC | World Champ. | ABS | R2 | 2019 |
| 21530 | Josh HingerJosh Hinger | L | Referee Decision | F2W 124 | 88KG | SPF | 2019 |
| 22505 | Rafael VasconcelosRafael Vasconcelos | L | Points | SJJIF Worlds | 100KG | F | 2019 |
| 22845 | Marcelo GomideMarcelo Gomide | L | Pts: 10x0 | NoGi Worlds | ABS | 4F | 2019 |
| 22977 | Jake WatsonJake Watson | L | Referee Decision | F2W 134 | 88KG | SPF | 2020 |
| 23762 | Rafael LovatoRafael Lovato | L | Mounted X choke | F2W 141 | 112KG | SPF | 2020 |
| 23852 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | L | Points | 3CG Kumite IV | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
| 23966 | Victor HugoVictor Hugo | L | Arm in Ezekiel | Kumite 6 | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
| 24133 | Stuart Maddox | L | Injury | Pan American | ABS | 8F | 2020 |
| 24247 | Guilherme AugustoGuilherme Augusto | L | Pts: 5x0 | Pan American | 100KG | F | 2020 |
| 24355 | Oliver TazaOliver Taza | L | Referee Decision | Subversiv 4 | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
| 24534 | Tex JohnsonTex Johnson | L | Straight ankle lock | No Gi Pan Am. | 97KG | SF | 2020 |
| 24551 | Giancarlo BodoniGiancarlo Bodoni | L | Pts: 4x2 | No Gi Pan Am. | ABS | 8F | 2020 |
| 25074 | Tex JohnsonTex Johnson | L | Violin armlock | F2W 161 | 94KG | SPF | 2021 |
| 26209 | Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte Johnson | L | Pts: 4x0 | NoGi Pan Am. | 97KG | F | 2021 |
| 28363 | Joe DierkhisingJoe Dierkhising | L | RNC | NoGi Worlds | 97KG | 4F | 2021 |
| 29340 | Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte Johnson | L | Referee Decision | F2W 188 | 100KG | SPF | 2021 |
| 29469 | Felipe PenaFelipe Pena | L | Pts: 5x0 | World Champ. | ABS | 8F | 2021 |
| 29615 | Harryson PereiraHarryson Pereira | L | Referee Decision | World Champ. | 100KG | 8F | 2021 |
| 31339 | Nicholas MeregaliNicholas Meregali | L | Armbar | WNO 12 | O92KG | SPF | 2022 |
| 33037 | Fellipe TrovoFellipe Trovo | L | Pts: 4x0 | World Champ. | 94KG | 8F | 2022 |
| 34810 | Felipe CostaFelipe Costa | L | Pts: 6x6, Adv | JJ Con | 100KG | SF | 2022 |
| 40542 | Kaynan DuarteKaynan Duarte | L | Triangle | World Champ. | 100KG | 8F | 2023 |
| 50496 | Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg Pereira | L | Katagatame | World Champ. | O100KG | 8F | 2024 |
| 5392 | Felipe MotaFelipe Mota | W | Choke from back | Pan American | 94KG | R1 | 2014 |
| 5471 | Brian Carlsen | W | Choke from back | FIVE | ABS | N/A | 2014 |
| 5472 | Jason Ackerman | W | Kneebar | FIVE | ABS | N/A | 2014 |
| 5473 | Sergio RiosSergio Rios | W | Pts: 2x0 | FIVE Cali. 2 | ABS | R1 | 2014 |
| 5475 | Francisco IturraldeFrancisco Iturralde | W | Adv | FIVE Cali. 2 | ABS | 4F | 2014 |
| 5476 | Eduardo TellesEduardo Telles | W | Armbar | FIVE Cali. 2 | ABS | SF | 2014 |
| 5477 | Brian Carlsen | W | Bow and arrow | FIVE Cali. 2 | ABS | F | 2014 |
| 6042 | Daniel Strauss | W | Pts: 2x0 | NoGi Worlds | 88KG | R1 | 2014 |
| 6046 | Eduardo TellesEduardo Telles | W | Armbar | NoGi Worlds | 88KG | 4F | 2014 |
| 6048 | Claudio MattosClaudio Mattos | W | DQ | NoGi Worlds | 88KG | SF | 2014 |
| 6856 | Diego Gamonal | W | Armbar | Pan American | 88KG | 8F | 2015 |
| 7280 | Nathan MendelsohnNathan Mendelsohn | W | Botinha | Boca Raton Open | 100KG | SF | 2015 |
| 7347 | Gustavo DiasGustavo Dias | W | Omoplata | Las Vegas Open | 100KG | SF | 2015 |
| 7349 | Walnan Presto | W | Choke from back | Las Vegas Open | 100KG | F | 2015 |
| 7350 | Vitor Barreto | W | Triangle | Las Vegas Open | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
| 7351 | Walnan Presto | W | Armbar | Las Vegas Open | ABS | SF | 2015 |
| 7352 | Carlos FariasCarlos Farias | W | Choke | Las Vegas Open | ABS | F | 2015 |
| 7486 | Felipe MotaFelipe Mota | W | Choke | World Champ. | 94KG | R1 | 2015 |
| 7630 | Gustavo PiresGustavo Pires | W | Kneebar | American Nat. | 100KG | SF | 2015 |
| 7631 | Eliot KellyEliot Kelly | W | Botinha | American Nat. | 100KG | F | 2015 |
| 7759 | Samuel Snow | W | Triangle | Austin Open | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
| 7762 | Marcelo Strada | W | N/A | Austin Open | ABS | SF | 2015 |
| 7763 | Inacio NetoInacio Neto | W | Armbar | Austin Open | ABS | F | 2015 |
| 8006 | Ricardo Bastos | W | Kneebar | Santa Cruz Pro | 94KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 8122 | John Yamashita | W | Pts: 3x0 | Dallas Open | ABS | R1 | 2015 |
| 8123 | Manuel Diaz | W | Pts: 4x0 | Dallas Open | ABS | 4F | 2015 |
| 8126 | Lucas BarbosaLucas Barbosa | W | Armbar | Dallas Open | ABS | SF | 2015 |
| 8456 | Kheller Shodi | W | Kneebar | NoGi Worlds | 91KG | 4F | 2015 |
| 8486 | Keller Locke-Sodhi | W | Submission | NoGi Worlds | ABS | R1 | 2015 |
| 8493 | Gustavo DiasGustavo Dias | W | Armbar | NoGi Worlds | ABS | 8F | 2015 |
| 9328 | Dean LiebenbergDean Liebenberg | W | Referee Decision | Pan American | 94KG | 8F | 2016 |
| 9367 | William Shanon | W | Wristlock/Omoplata | Pan American | ABS | R1 | 2016 |
| 9879 | Lincoln Pereira | W | Choke from back | Las Vegas Open | 94KG | SF | 2016 |
| 9880 | Roberto Torralbas | W | Pts: 2x0 | Las Vegas Open | 94KG | F | 2016 |
| 10223 | Rayce Neidzwiecki | W | N/A | American NG Nats | 91KG | SF | 2016 |
| 10225 | Valdir AraujoValdir Araujo | W | Points | American NG Nats | 91KG | F | 2016 |
| 10459 | R. EvangelistaR. Evangelista | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam LA | 94KG | SF | 2016 |
| 11960 | Victor SilverioVictor Silverio | W | Referee Decision | ACBJJ 4 | 85KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 12083 | Joshua Bowlin | W | Kneebar | Pan American | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
| 12964 | Gabriel ProcopioGabriel Procopio | W | N/A | San Diego Open | 94KG | SF | 2017 |
| 13316 | Daniel Hampton | W | N/A | American NG Nats | 91KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 13361 | Felipe Oliveira | W | Points | American Nats | 94KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 13477 | Helton JoseHelton Jose | W | Points | ACBJJ World | 94KG | F | 2017 |
| 13675 | Lucas RochaLucas Rocha | W | Arm in guillotine | ACBJJ 7 | 85KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 13677 | Patrick GaudioPatrick Gaudio | W | Omoplata | ACBJJ 7 | 85KG | SF | 2017 |
| 14705 | S. Armouti | W | Anaconda choke | NoGi Worlds | 91KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 14709 | Roberto Torralbas | W | Referee Decision | NoGi Worlds | 91KG | F | 2017 |
| 14732 | Ben Dyson | W | Guillotine | NoGi Worlds | ABS | R1 | 2017 |
| 14738 | Scott Thomas | W | Triangle | NoGi Worlds | ABS | R2 | 2017 |
| 15344 | Darson HemmingsDarson Hemmings | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Pan American | ABS | R1 | 2018 |
| 15439 | Rafael VasconcelosRafael Vasconcelos | W | RNC | Pan American | 94KG | 4F | 2018 |
| 15856 | Josh HingerJosh Hinger | W | Points | ACBJJ 12 | 85KG | SPF | 2018 |
| 17311 | Daniel Hampton | W | Guillotine | LV NG Open | 97KG | F | 2018 |
| 17842 | Nick Greene | W | Armbar | LA BJJ Pro | 94KG | SF | 2018 |
| 18077 | Rafael VasconcelosRafael Vasconcelos | W | Points | SJJIF Worlds | 100KG | SF | 2018 |
| 18086 | Rafael VasconcelosRafael Vasconcelos | W | Points | SJJIF NG World | 100KG | SF | 2018 |
| 18193 | Ben Leynard | W | N/A | Long Beach Open | 94KG | SF | 2018 |
| 18194 | Victor Cervantes | W | N/A | Long Beach Open | 94KG | F | 2018 |
| 19654 | Vinicius Gimenis | W | Katagatame | Pan American | 94KG | 8F | 2019 |
| 20414 | Leo Domingos | W | N/A | Dallas SPO | ABS | 4F | 2019 |
| 20417 | Rolando SamsonRolando Samson | W | N/A | Dallas SPO | ABS | SF | 2019 |
| 20418 | Esdras Barbosa | W | N/A | Dallas SPO | ABS | F | 2019 |
| 20735 | Eduardo LopesEduardo Lopes | W | Armbar | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2019 |
| 21151 | Alessandro Silva | W | N/A | Fresno Open | 100KG | SF | 2019 |
| 21153 | Rafael VasconcelosRafael Vasconcelos | W | N/A | Fresno Open | 100KG | F | 2019 |
| 21414 | Oscar Hipp | W | Heel hook | Twin Cities Inv. | ABS | R1 | 2019 |
| 21416 | Guilherme CordiviolaGuilherme Cordiviola | W | Brabo choke | Twin Cities Inv. | ABS | 4F | 2019 |
| 21418 | Benny Lenny | W | Omoplata | Twin Cities Inv. | ABS | SF | 2019 |
| 21420 | Max GimenisMax Gimenis | W | Choke from back | Twin Cities Inv. | ABS | F | 2019 |
| 22504 | Helton JoseHelton Jose | W | Points | SJJIF Worlds | 100KG | SF | 2019 |
| 22831 | Helton JoseHelton Jose | W | Referee Decision | NoGi Worlds | ABS | R1 | 2019 |
| 23526 | Diego Ferreira | W | Brabo choke | San Jose Open | 100KG | F | 2020 |
| 24241 | Charles McGuire | W | Cross choke | Pan American | 100KG | 4F | 2020 |
| 24245 | Fellipe AndrewFellipe Andrew | W | DQ | Pan American | 100KG | SF | 2020 |
| 24346 | Tim Williams | W | Guillotine | Subversiv 4 | ABS | R1 | 2020 |
| 24465 | Charles McGuire | W | Choke from back | Atlanta Open | 94KG | SF | 2020 |
| 24466 | AK Angerman | W | Brabo choke | Atlanta Open | 94KG | F | 2020 |
| 25240 | Eduardo AvelarEduardo Avelar | W | RNC | Dallas Open | 100KG | F | 2021 |
| 26202 | Lucas NoratLucas Norat | W | Katagame | NoGi Pan Am. | 97KG | R1 | 2021 |
| 26206 | Matt LeightonMatt Leighton | W | Points | NoGi Pan Am. | 97KG | 4F | 2021 |
| 26208 | Eliot KellyEliot Kelly | W | Points | NoGi Pan Am. | 97KG | SF | 2021 |
| 26364 | Fellipe TrovoFellipe Trovo | W | Referee Decision | F2W 172 | 94KG | SPF | 2021 |
| 29090 | Gabriel Araujo | W | N/A | JJ CON | 100KG | SF | 2021 |
| 32510 | Wilson Almeida | W | N/A | SD Open | 100KG | SF | 2022 |
| 34295 | Jackson DouglasJackson Douglas | W | N/A | Sta Cruz Open | 100KG | F | 2022 |
| 34299 | Edward Hohl | W | Katagatame | Sta Cruz Open | ABS | SF | 2022 |
| 34875 | Joshua Guerra | W | Katagatame | JJ Con NG | O97KG | SF | 2022 |
| 34876 | Diego RamalhoDiego Ramalho | W | Referee Decision | JJ Con NG | O97KG | F | 2022 |
| 42594 | Levi Guimaraes | W | N/A | JJ Con NG | O97KG | SF | 2023 |
| 42596 | Pedro AlexPedro Alex | W | RNC | JJ Con NG | O97KG | F | 2023 |
| 50494 | Levi Moura | W | Omoplata | World Champ. | O100KG | R1 | 2024 |
Arnaldo Maidana vs Lucas Barbosa
Arnaldo Maidana vs Samuel Snow
Arnaldo Maidana vs Carlos Farias
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