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Alexandre Papa Manara, often referenced by his nickname Lele, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under his father, Alexandre Vomero Manara who represents the Manara Jiu-Jitsu Team from Mogi Guaçu (Sao Paulo, Brazil), who has also been a standard bearer for the Gentle Art Studio (Astoria, New York, US). Alexandre Manara first made waves in the sport at the juvenile & colored belt level, particularly in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit.

Alexandre Manara Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Alexandre Papa Manara

Nickname: Often referenced as Le or Lele by his friends, family, and training partners. It is a shortened version of Alexandre and is used to differentiate him from his father, who has the same name.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Orlando Saraiva > Alexandre Manara (father) > Alexandre Manara

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place CBJJE World Tournament (2021 purple, 2023 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF JJ CON (2022 brown)

Main Achievements (Teen / Juvenile):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2018)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)
  • 1st Place CBJJE World Tournament (2015 / 2017)

* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Lasso Guard & Straight Ankle Lock

Weight Division: Pesadissimo (over 100,50 kg / 222.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Gentle Art Studio / Lotus Club

Alexandre Manara Biography

Alexandre Manara was born in February 2002 in Mogi Mirim, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and grew up in the neighboring Mogi Guaçu.

As a toddler, Alexandre was diagnosed with Asthma and advised to pursue swimming as a way to push back against this breathing condition. He started at 4 and competed in this sport from the ages of 5 until 11.

As Manara’s father, Alexandre Vomero Manara, was a lifelong jiu-jitsu practitioner and instructor, grappling was introduced into Lele’s life early. By 2007 he was a regular in his dad’s kids’ classes. The ritual of going to class on his father’s bike and training daily became a bonding moment for the two and by the age of 10, he started assisting his dad in class.

During his childhood, Alexandre led a very active lifestyle, competing in three sports simultaneously and successfully. Swimming, football (soccer)-where he was a goalie and jiu-jitsu. But as he approached his teens, Lele started contemplating BJJ as a profession, and to pursue it, he opted to break from the other activities.

Although he always trained at a hobbyist gym, Alexandre Manara collected good results in his grappling career. His good form earned him an invitation by coach Eduardo “Cadu” Santos to come to the United States to train, in 2022. An offer that Manara accepted.

Coach Cadu opened the doors to his gym and helped Alexandre progress as an athlete on the international circuit. His dedication on the mats earned Manara his black belt on November 26, 2023, a promotion certified by his father, Alexandre Vomero Manara.

Alexandre Manara Grappling Record

33 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    4 (12%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (12%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    25 (76%)
  • BY DECISION
    0 (0%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

25 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Straight ankle lock
32
8
#86e620
Toe hold
24
6
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
16
4
#d1212a
Armbar
8
2
#fad11b
Kneebar
8
2
#f58822
Mir lock
4
1
#224aba
North south choke
4
1
#ff9124
Calf slicer
4
1
25
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
15 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    3 (20%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (7%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    10 (67%)
  • BY DECISION
    0 (0%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (7%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

10 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
30
3
#86e620
Armbar
20
2
#5AD3D1
Triangle
10
1
#d1212a
Cachecol choke
10
1
#fad11b
Toe hold
10
1
#f58822
Kimura
10
1
#224aba
Corkscrew Footlock
10
1
10
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Alexandre Manara Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
46869Caio ViniciusCaio ViniciusLChoke from backMiami OpenABSF2024
46990Inacio SantosInacio SantosLPts: 8x0Atlanta WOO100KGF2024
48044Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg PereiraLTrianglePan AmericanABS8F2024
48189Kjetil LydvoKjetil LydvoLCachecol chokePan AmericanO100KGR12024
48611Levi MouraLPts: 2x2, PenNYC SPOO100KGF2024
48616Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLArmbarNYC SPOABSSF2024
49648Javier BarterJavier BarterLToe holdAtlanta SPOABS4F2024
50579Kjetil LydvoKjetil LydvoLPts: 8x0World Champ.O100KG8F2024
50600Jansen GomesJansen GomesLKimuraWorld Champ.ABSR12024
52244Jose BisnetoLPts: 5x2NY SMOO100KGF2024
52251Horlando MonteiroHorlando MonteiroLArmbarNY SMOABSF2024
52396Eduardo AvelarEduardo AvelarLChoke from backChicago SMOABSSF2024
52740Marcus RibeiroMarcus RibeiroLCorkscrew FootlockJJ CONO100KGSF2024
52747Wallisson SouzaLChoke from backJJ CONABS4F2024
54537Wesley PossamaiLPts: 2x2, AdvKansas OpenABSSF2024
46862Salenco CoutinhoWKneebarMiami OpenO100KGSF2024
46864Fawaz HaddadinWStraight ankle lockMiami OpenO100KGF2024
46865Michael SheenanWChoke from backMiami OpenABS4F2024
46868Keith PastranaWChoke from backMiami OpenABSSF2024
49639Artur PujszoWMir lockAtlanta SPOO100KGRR2024
49640Gustavo EvangelistaWStraight ankle lockAtlanta SPOO100KGRR2024
49642Rafael CamposWToe holdAtlanta SPOABSR12024
51023Connor DixonWToe holdNJersey OpenO100KGSF2024
51024Justin PrimroseWKneebarNJersey OpenO100KGF2024
51027Skyler YeeWNorth south chokeNJersey OpenABS4F2024
51031Vitor SotiniWCalf slicerNJersey OpenABSSF2024
51032Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroWChoke from backNJersey OpenABSF2024
52247Gabriell OlintoWPts: 2x2, AdvNY SMOABS4F2024
52249Matheus PereiraWStraight ankle lockNY SMOABSSF2024
52391Marcio PiresWPts: 2x0Chicago SMOO100KGF2024
52395Ashur DarmoWToe holdChicago SMOABS4F2024
52739Kalum KlausnerWAdvJJ CONO100KG4F2024
52743Arthur MariathWToe holdJJ CONABSR12024
55540Sean GoolsbyWChoke from backNashville FOO100KGF2024
55542Joian SilvaWToe holdNashville FOABS4F2024
55898Matthew KramerWToe holdNJersey FOO100KGRR2024
55900Sean GoolsbyWPointsNJersey FOO100KGRR2024
55901Matthew KramerWArmbarNJersey FOABS4F2024
55902Sebastian SerpaSebastian SerpaWAdvNJersey FOABSSF2024
55904Leandro LimaWAdvNJersey FOABSF2024
56516Coda MunsonWArmbarNOrleans WOABSSF2025
56518Jose PeixotoWPointsNOrleans WOABSF2025
56954Joian KaueWStraight ankle lockAtlanta WOABSR12025
56960Luis EduhardoWStraight ankle lockAtlanta WOABS4F2025
56965Miguel CamposWPts: 10x2Atlanta WOABSSF2025
56966Douglas SaldanhaWStraight ankle lockAtlanta WOABSF2025
57649Seonghyeon JooWStraight ankle lockVirginia OpenABSSF2025
57650Pedro LeonardoWStraight ankle lockVirginia OpenABSF2025
5050 Guard Instructional by Lachlan Giles

One Comment

  • Wanderson Ferreira says:

    I had the opportunity to follow Lele’s growth in BJJ and it is gratifying to see how far he is going. I really believe in his potential and soon everyone will be able to see him on the top step of the podium in major championships, such as the IBJJF World Championship.

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