Pablo Mantovani

Pablo Mantovani Dutra is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Guilherme and Guto Campos, as well as a representative of the Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy, having also worked extensively with coach André Galvão at the team’s headquarters in San Diego, California. Mantovani is regarded as one of the top light-featherweight (64,00 kg / 141.5 lbs) athletes of his generation, having titles in important tournaments such as the IBJJF World Championships, Pan American Championships, and ADCC Trials.

Pablo Mantovani Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Pablo Mantovani Dutra

Nickname: N/A

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Reyson Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Sérgio Penha > Walter Matos > Gustavo Campos > Pablo Mantovani

Main Achievements:

• 1st Place ADCC Brazilian Trials Championship (2017)
• 1st Place IBJJF German Nationals Championship (2017)
• 1st Place SJJIF World Championship No-Gi (2019)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World No-Gi Championship (2017)
• 2nd Place ACBJJ World No-Gi Championship (2017)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship No-Gi (2018)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2018)
• 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2018)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• 1st Place IBJJF World No-Gi Championship (2016 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2014 blue)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2017 brown, 2015 purple)
• 1st Place UAEJJF Brazil National Pro (2015 purple)
• 1st Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2017 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF Floripa International Open No-Gi (2015 purple)
• 2nd Place UAEJJF World Pro Championship (2015 purple)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Floripa International Open (2015 purple)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2014 blue)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017/2016 brown, 2015 purple)

Favorite Position/Technique: Good All Round Game

Weight Division: Peso Pluma (64,00 kg / 141.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Atos JJ

Pablo Mantovani Biography

Pablo Mantovani Dutra was born on June 3, 1995, in Garopaba – a municipality inside the state of Santa Catarina – Southern region of Brazil, though Pablo grew up in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.

In 2004 Mantovani’s father, a well-known actor, started bringing Pablo to his jiu-jitsu practice on a regular basis. It didn’t take long for the dad (Marcelo) to invite Pablo to participate in the activities, a challenge enthusiastically accepted by the 8-year-old at the time.

The Campos brothers (Guto and Guilherme) at the GUETHO Jiu-Jitsu Academy were Pablo’s first instructors, guiding Mantovani’s steps in jiu-jitsu from white belt onwards. With great results from the get-go, Mantovani’s first major medal was the second place at the Brazilian Nationals in 2009 as an orange belt.

Unfortunately, the following year (2010) was one of great tragedy for the Mantovani family, when robbers shot and killed Pablo’s father during a daylight robbery in his hometown. Overwhelmed with grief, Pablo relied on jiu-jitsu to keep his focus and overcome his sorrow, an activity greatly supported by his mother Vanessa, both emotionally and financially.

With a rampant career in the lower belt divisions, Pablo started aiming for bigger goals, and in 2012 he decided to attend the Atos camp at the team’s headquarters in San Diego – California, ahead of the IBJJF World Championships. He returned the following years with this fruitful relationship with André Galvão growing stronger with each passing tournament.

His time focussing 100% on jiu-jitsu led to great results. During the 2016-2017 BJJ season, as a brown belt, Pablo conquered numerous important titles including the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, the IBJJF Pan American Championship, the UAEJJF World Abu Dhabi Pro as well as the ADCC Brazilian Trials in São Paulo. These incredible achievements helped cement the case for his promotion, which happened while at the podium of the World Championship (June 2017) from the hands of Guilherme and Guto Campos.

Cover photo by Bruna Letícia – IG: @bruna_leticiananik

Pablo Mantovani Purple Belt Highlight