Daniel Correia, commonly known as Daniel “Moraes” is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Royler Gracie and Marcelo Clemente, being known as one of the best lightweight competitors of his generation through his numerous titles such as World jiu jitsu champion and Pan American jiu jitsu champion. Once Daniel left his native Brazil to move to the USA he became a head coach at the Relson Gracie academy, where he was revered for his important work.
Daniel Moraes Jiu Jitsu
Full Name: Daniel Correia
Nickname: “Moraes” is not actually Daniel’s last name and is more of a nickname Daniel acquired as a child in association with his highly respected uncle Jose Moraes
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie > Daniel Moraes
Main Achievements:
- World Champion (1999 blue, 2000 purple, 2003, 2004)
- Pan American Champion (2004)
- ADCC Brazilian Trials Champion (2003)
- World No Gi Champion (2008)
- Brazilian NoGi National Champion (2007, 2006, 2005)
- Copa America Champion (2010, 2009, 2008)
- Gracie World’s Champion (2007, 2006, 2005)
- World No-Gi Silver Medallist (2010)
Favourite Position/Technique: Pressure Passing
Weight Division: Peso Leve (76kg/167lbs)
Team/Association: Relson Gracie
Daniel Moraes Biography
Daniel “Moraes” Correira was born on the 18th of August 1981 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Daniel’s first experience with grappling happened at the Iate Clube Jardim Guanabara, when he was 5 years old at the club’s jiu jitsu program.
Royler Gracie and Marcelo Clemente were Moraes’ coaches throughout the course of his jiu jitsu career in Brazil, being awarded his black belt by the pair in 2002.
Once Daniel decided to move from his native Brazil, to the United States following his dream of becoming a professional jiu jitsu coach, he sought out Relson Gracie, becoming a Relson Gracie Academy affiliate.
Daniel also competed in mixed martial arts (MMA), having a very positive run from 2006 to 2008 where he picked up a submission win over UFC veteran Matt Brown.
Daniel Moraes Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
57 (71%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
3 (4%) -
BY SUBMISSION
14 (18%) -
BY DECISION
4 (5%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (1%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
14 SUBMISSIONS WINS
- 12 (86%)Submission
- 1 (7%)RNC
- 1 (7%)Guillotine
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BY POINTS
15 (68%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
2 (9%) -
BY SUBMISSION
2 (9%) -
BY DECISION
1 (5%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
2 (9%)
2 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
- 1 (50%)Choke from back
- 1 (50%)RNC
Daniel Moraes Fight History
Daniel Moraes vs Allen Berube “Monstah”
Daniel Moraes vs Denilson Soldani
Daniel Moraes vs Lucas Lepri
Daniel Moraes vs Matt Arroyo
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Don’t forget Daniel changed the IBJJF as we know it when he spiked Mike Fowler on his head at Worlds and received no repercussion