Aniel Bonifacio Candido, commonly known simply as Aniel Bonifacio, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Rodrigo Carvalho, being also one of the main rooster-weight grappling competitors of his generation. Bonifacio made a name for himself after his wins in important International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournaments such as the Brazilian National and South American Championship.
Aniel Bonifacio Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Aniel Bonifacio Candido
Nickname: N/A
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlson Gracie. > Fernando “Pinduka” > Leonardo Castello Branco > Paulo Rezende > Rodrigo Carvalho > Aniel Bonifacio
Main Achievements:
- CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2017)
- IBJJF South American Champion (2018)
- IBJJF Belo Horizonte Spring Open Champion (2018)
- IBJJF Belo Horizonte Winter Open Champion (2017)
- IBJJF Belo Horizonte Summer Open Champion (2017)
- IBJJF South American Championship 3rd Place (2017)
- CBJJ Brazilian No-Gi Nationals 3rd Place (2018)
- IBJJF European Open 3rd Place (2019)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- IBJJF European Open 3rd Place (2016 brown)
- CBJJ Brazilian Nationals 3rd Place (2015 purple)
- CBJJ Brazilian No-Gi Nationals 3rd Place (2015 purple)
- IBJJF South American Championship 3rd Place (2014 purple, 2015/2016 brown)
- UAEJJF Grand Slam RJ No-Gi 3rd Place (2017)
Favorite Position/Technique: Straight ankle lock
Weight Division: Peso Galo (57.5Kg / 127.0 lbs)
Team/Association: Rodrigo Carvalho JJ
Aniel Bonifacio Biography
Aniel Bonifacio was born April 11, 1996, in Varginha, a municipality in southwest Minas Gerais state, Brazil.
Not particularly into sporting activities as a child, Aniel became aware of jiu-jitsu as a 14-year-old through a social project designed to occupy the children of his neighborhood. Bonifacio’s very first coach there was a local black belt by the name of Rodrigo Carvalho, a former student of the illustrious Paulo Rezende, who was the resident instructor at this social project.
Under Carvalho’s guidance, young Aniel quickly became one of the region’s top BJJ athletes, deciding to become a professional athlete as a purple belt. His hard work competing in Brazil’s national circuit led to his black belt promotion on January 2017, a promotion led by Aniel’s coach Rodrigo Carvalho.
Cover photo by “Focados no Tatame” – IG: @focadosnotatame
Aniel Bonifacio Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
3 (33%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
1 (11%) -
BY SUBMISSION
2 (22%) -
BY DECISION
2 (22%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
1 (11%)
2 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
2 (40%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
0 (0%) -
BY SUBMISSION
3 (60%) -
BY DECISION
0 (0%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
3 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
Aniel Bonifacio Fight History
| ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12141 | Raul GomesRaul Gomes | L | Armbar | Rio Fall Open | 57KG | F | 2017 |
| 12906 | Lucas PinheiroLucas Pinheiro | L | Choke from back | World Champ. | 58KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 13881 | Jorge Nakamura | L | Calf slicer | Brasileiro NoGi | 55KG | F | 2017 |
| 18343 | Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki Hashimoto | L | Pts: 3x0 | European Open | 57KG | SF | 2019 |
| 18489 | Bebeto Oliveira | L | Points | South Brazilian | 64KG | F | 2019 |
| 11713 | Raul GomesRaul Gomes | W | Referee Decision | BH Summer Open | 57KG | F | 2017 |
| 12288 | Franciedson Costa | W | Triangle | Floripa Fall Open | 57KG | F | 2017 |
| 12586 | Cleito SoaresCleito Soares | W | DQ | Brasileiro | 57KG | 4F | 2017 |
| 12588 | Raul GomesRaul Gomes | W | Pts: 6x4 | Brasileiro | 57KG | SF | 2017 |
| 13807 | Tharcisio Silva | W | Pts: 2x0 | BH Winter Open | 57KG | SF | 2017 |
| 13808 | Marcelo Oliveira | W | Footlock | BH Winter Open | 57KG | F | 2017 |
| 13880 | Luiz Costa | W | Pts: 4x2 | Brasileiro NoGi | 55KG | SF | 2017 |
| 18338 | Nobuhiro SawadaNobuhiro Sawada | W | Pts: 6x6, Adv | European Open | 57KG | 4F | 2019 |
| 18487 | Marcio Nascimento | W | Referee Decision | South Brazilian | 64KG | SF | 2019 |
Aniel Bonifacio vs Wellington Silva
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