Antonio Braga Neto

Antonio Braga Neto is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt world champion who learned his trade from one of the top coaches in the world, the illustrious Roberto Correa (also known as Gordo). Antonio Braga Neto became a BJJ celebrity after his two wins at the world championships in 2008 and 2011, Braga Neto has also made a successful run as a mixed martial arts fighter (MMA fighter).

Antonio Braga Neto Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Antonio Braga Neto

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Roberto Correa > Antonio Braga Neto

Nickname: N/A

Main Achievements:

• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2009, 2008**)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2008, 2011)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2009**, 2010**)
• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2008)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2009*)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2010*, 2011)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2010)

* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute

Weight Division: Super-Pesado Under 100Kg/221Lbs

Team/Association: Gordo Evolve & Ralph Gracie

Antonio Braga Neto Biography

Antônio Braga Neto was born on the 29th of October 1987 in the city of Águia Branca from the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, though he moved to Manaus in the Amazon jungle when he was still a toddler. Braga Neto’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training started very early in his life with Professor Fábio Aníbal when he was just 4 years old in the Amazonian city. He came to Rio de Janeiro to improve his BJJ when he was around 17 years old, joining the famed “Gordo” academy from Gracie Barra. The sacrifice paid off received as he received his black belt when he was 18 years old from the hands of BJJ legendary Roberto Correa.

Coming from a humble background, Braga Neto had to rely on his sponsors in order to stay in the game, as a consequence, he always had to keep as busy as possible fighting in Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi, and MMA whenever the opportunity arises, even when he doesn’t feel at the peak of his abilities. This has caused him a few unusual losses on his resume but takes nothing away from his warrior spirit.

In September 2009 a strange incident occurred in one of Braga Neto’s matches, as he fought Rodney Glunder at the “Art of War” event in China. Antonio shot for a takedown falling together with his opponent outside the ring area and on top of some electric equipment, as a result, the fight had to be stopped as Rodney Glunder had to be carried by ambulance to a hospital due to injuries from the fall. The fight was ruled a no contest.

Braga Neto vs Andre Galvao World Pro Cup 2011

Braga Neto vs Marcelo Donald World Cup 2007

Braga Neto vs Francisco Santoro

Braga Neto vs “Chocolate”