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Arnaldo Maidana de Oliveira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Gilberto Gabas, being also one of the most exciting talents of his generation. Maidana made a name for himself in the brown belt division of the sport, conquering important medals in the World Championship (gi/no-gi) and Brazilian Nationals implementing an eye-pleasing grappling style with which he submitted some of the sport’s hottest prospects, including Felipe Pena and Vitor Silvério, a style that carried on to his black belt campaigns.

Arnaldo Maidana Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Arnaldo Maidana de Oliveira

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Waldomiro Perez > Roberto Godoi > Marco Barbosa > Gilberto Gabas > Arnaldo Maidana

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2015)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2017)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2014)
  • 2nd Place ACBJJ 7 LW Grand Prix NOGI (2017)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2015)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2018 / 2020)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship NOGI (2021)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2013 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Rio Open (2011 purple)
  • 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2012 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2013 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2013 brown)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2012 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Rio Open (2011* purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2012* brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2012 brown)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2012* brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Weight Division: Peso Pesado (94kg/207lbs)

Favorite Position/Technique: Omoplata

Team/Association: Checkmat

Arnaldo Maidana Biography

Arnaldo Maidana was born on May 17, 1991 in Aracatuba – São Paulo state, Brazil.

A big fan of martial arts from early on, Arnaldo began his training at the young age of 7 through capoeira and taekwondo. Years later he picked up an interest in jiu-jitsu by watching his older brother, who was an avid grappler, deciding to join him when he was 16 years old (2005).

Arnaldo’s career in grappling started with coach Gilberto Gabas in Aracatuba, an instructor who stood by Maidana all the way to black belt, a promotion achieved in December 2013. Shortly after earning the grade, Maidana moved to the United States to be closer to the jiu-jitsu circuit and become a professional in the sport, as a competitor and coach. Then joining the Checkmat team network.

Arnaldo Maidana Grappling Record

91 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    29 (32%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (2%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    51 (56%)
  • BY DECISION
    7 (8%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    2 (2%)

51 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Armbar
18
9
#86e620
Choke from back
12
6
#5AD3D1
Kneebar
10
5
#d1212a
Omoplata
8
4
#fad11b
Triangle
6
3
#f58822
Guillotine
6
3
#224aba
RNC
6
3
#ff9124
Katagatame
6
3
#bf1f6c
Brabo choke
6
3
#22c9a5
Choke
4
2
#fad223
Botinha
4
2
#03861f
Submission
2
1
#039a1f
Wristlock/Omoplata
2
1
#03b41f
Arm in guillotine
2
1
#03c61f
Anaconda choke
2
1
#03d61f
Heel hook
2
1
#03f61f
Cross choke
2
1
#82ff5f
Katagame
2
1
#a4ff5f
Bow and arrow
2
1
51
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
64 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    25 (39%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    3 (5%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    27 (42%)
  • BY DECISION
    9 (14%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

27 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
RNC
19
5
#86e620
Armbar
15
4
#5AD3D1
Triangle
11
3
#d1212a
Mounted X choke
7
2
#fad11b
Choke
4
1
#f58822
Ezekiel
4
1
#224aba
Toe Hold
4
1
#ff9124
Estima lock
4
1
#bf1f6c
Gogoplata
4
1
#22c9a5
Arm in Ezekiel
4
1
#fad223
Injury
4
1
#03861f
Straight ankle lock
4
1
#039a1f
Violin armlock
4
1
#03b41f
Omoplata
4
1
#03c61f
Katagatame
4
1
#03d61f
Darce choke
4
1
#03f61f
Kneebar
4
1
27
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Arnaldo Maidana Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
5394Yuri SimoesYuri SimoesLPts: 17x0Pan American94KG8F2014
5907Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoLOmoplataDallas OpenABS4F2014
6049Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLDarce chokeNoGi Worlds88KGF2014
6459Yuri SimoesYuri SimoesLPointsJJ World League94KGSF2015
6727Yuri SimoesYuri SimoesLArmbarSF OpenABS4F2015
6739Diego HerzogLPts: 0x0, AdvSF Open94KGSF2015
6860Pedro MelloPedro MelloLKneebarPan American88KG4F2015
7282Leo NogueiraLeo NogueiraLPts: 6x2Boca Raton Open100KGF2015
7372Abraham MarteAbraham MarteLTriangleWorld Champ.ABSR12015
7489Alexandre RibeiroAlexandre RibeiroLChokeWorld Champ.94KG8F2015
8127Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLArmbarDallas OpenABSF2015
8457Felipe PenaFelipe PenaLEzekielNoGi Worlds91KGSF2015
8500Felipe PenaFelipe PenaLToe HoldNoGi WorldsABS4F2015
9332Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoLPts: 12x0Pan American94KG4F2016
9382Gabriel ArgesGabriel ArgesLPts: 10x4Pan AmericanABSR22016
10041Dimitrius SouzaDimitrius SouzaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.94KGR12016
10461Alexandre RibeiroAlexandre RibeiroLPts: 8x0Grand Slam LA94KGF2016
10711Nick SchrockNick SchrockLEstima lockBJJ Pro LA94KG4F2016
10933William BushLPts: 13x2NoGi Worlds92KG4F2016
11961Gabriel ArgesGabriel ArgesLTriangleACBJJ 485KGSF2017
12096Lucas LepriLucas LepriLPts: 12x0Pan AmericanABS8F2017
12209Diogo SampaioDiogo SampaioLReferee DecisionPan American88KG8F2017
13022Nicholas MeregaliNicholas MeregaliLPts: 10x0World Champ.ABSR12017
13185Matheus DinizMatheus DinizLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.94KG8F2017
13317Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLRNCAmerican NG Nats91KGSF2017
13363Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLRNCAmerican Nats94KGSF2017
13679Josh HingerJosh HingerLGogoplataACBJJ 785KGF2017
14622Patrick GaudioPatrick GaudioLPts: 4x2ACB JJ Worlds95KGF2017
14739Joao RochaJoao RochaLRNCNoGi WorldsABS4F2017
14972Romulo BarralRomulo BarralLMounted X chokeACB 1085KGSPF2018
15317AJ SousaAJ SousaLReferee DecisionACBJJ 1185KGSPF2018
15352Renato CardosoRenato CardosoLPts: 4x2Pan AmericanABSR22018
15441Tanner RiceTanner RiceLArmbarPan American94KGSF2018
17844Lucas BarbosaLucas BarbosaLPts: 15x0LA BJJ Pro94KGF2018
18079Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLPointsSJJIF Worlds100KGF2018
18089Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLPointsSJJIF NG World100KGF2018
18689Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte JohnsonLPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds91KG4F2018
19666Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLPts: 5x0Pan American94KG4F2019
20038DJ JacksonDJ JacksonLReferee DecisionF2W 10985KGSPF2019
20471Dominique BellDominique BellLPts: 4x2San Diego Open94KGSF2019
20745Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusLRNCWorld Champ.ABSR22019
21538Josh HingerJosh HingerLReferee DecisionF2W 12488KGSPF2019
22513Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosLPointsSJJIF Worlds100KGF2019
22873Marcelo GomideMarcelo GomideLPts: 10x0NoGi WorldsABS4F2019
23005Jake WatsonJake WatsonLReferee DecisionF2W 13488KGSPF2020
23790Rafael LovatoRafael LovatoLMounted X chokeF2W 141112KGSPF2020
23880Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLPoints3CG Kumite IVABS4F2020
23994Victor HugoVictor HugoLArm in EzekielKumite 6ABS4F2020
24161Stuart MaddoxLInjuryPan AmericanABS8F2020
24275Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoLPts: 5x0Pan American100KGF2020
24383Oliver TazaOliver TazaLReferee DecisionSubversiv 4ABS4F2020
24562Tex JohnsonTex JohnsonLStraight ankle lockNo Gi Pan Am.97KGSF2020
24579Giancarlo BodoniGiancarlo BodoniLPts: 4x2No Gi Pan Am.ABS8F2020
25102Tex JohnsonTex JohnsonLViolin armlockF2W 16194KGSPF2021
26240Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte JohnsonLPts: 4x0NoGi Pan Am.97KGF2021
28394Joe DierkhisingJoe DierkhisingLRNCNoGi Worlds97KG4F2021
29373Devhonte JohnsonDevhonte JohnsonLReferee DecisionF2W 188100KGSPF2021
29503Felipe PenaFelipe PenaLPts: 5x0World Champ.ABS8F2021
29649Harryson PereiraHarryson PereiraLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.100KG8F2021
31375Nicholas MeregaliNicholas MeregaliLArmbarWNO 12O92KGSPF2022
33081Fellipe TrovoFellipe TrovoLPts: 4x0World Champ.94KG8F2022
34855Felipe CostaFelipe CostaLPts: 6x6, AdvJJ Con100KGSF2022
40614Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLTriangleWorld Champ.100KG8F2023
50574Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg PereiraLKatagatameWorld Champ.O100KG8F2024
5392Felipe MotaFelipe MotaWChoke from backPan American94KGR12014
5471Brian CarlsenWChoke from backFIVEABSN/A2014
5472Jason AckermanWKneebarFIVEABSN/A2014
5473Sergio RiosSergio RiosWPts: 2x0FIVE Cali. 2ABSR12014
5475Francisco IturraldeFrancisco IturraldeWAdvFIVE Cali. 2ABS4F2014
5476Eduardo TellesEduardo TellesWArmbarFIVE Cali. 2ABSSF2014
5477Brian CarlsenWBow and arrowFIVE Cali. 2ABSF2014
6042Daniel StraussWPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds88KGR12014
6046Eduardo TellesEduardo TellesWArmbarNoGi Worlds88KG4F2014
6048Claudio MattosClaudio MattosWDQNoGi Worlds88KGSF2014
6856Diego GamonalWArmbarPan American88KG8F2015
7280Nathan MendelsohnNathan MendelsohnWBotinhaBoca Raton Open100KGSF2015
7347Gustavo DiasGustavo DiasWOmoplataLas Vegas Open100KGSF2015
7349Walnan PrestoWChoke from backLas Vegas Open100KGF2015
7350Vitor BarretoWTriangleLas Vegas OpenABS4F2015
7351Walnan PrestoWArmbarLas Vegas OpenABSSF2015
7352Carlos FariasCarlos FariasWChokeLas Vegas OpenABSF2015
7486Felipe MotaFelipe MotaWChokeWorld Champ.94KGR12015
7630Gustavo PiresGustavo PiresWKneebarAmerican Nat.100KGSF2015
7631Eliot KellyEliot KellyWBotinhaAmerican Nat.100KGF2015
7759Samuel SnowWTriangleAustin OpenABS4F2015
7762Marcelo StradaWN/AAustin OpenABSSF2015
7763Inacio NetoInacio NetoWArmbarAustin OpenABSF2015
8006Ricardo BastosWKneebarSanta Cruz Pro94KG4F2015
8122John YamashitaWPts: 3x0Dallas OpenABSR12015
8123Manuel DiazWPts: 4x0Dallas OpenABS4F2015
8126Lucas BarbosaLucas BarbosaWArmbarDallas OpenABSSF2015
8456Kheller ShodiWKneebarNoGi Worlds91KG4F2015
8486Keller Locke-SodhiWSubmissionNoGi WorldsABSR12015
8493Gustavo DiasGustavo DiasWArmbarNoGi WorldsABS8F2015
9328Dean LiebenbergDean LiebenbergWReferee DecisionPan American94KG8F2016
9367William ShanonWWristlock/OmoplataPan AmericanABSR12016
9879Lincoln PereiraWChoke from backLas Vegas Open94KGSF2016
9880Roberto TorralbasWPts: 2x0Las Vegas Open94KGF2016
10223Rayce NeidzwieckiWN/AAmerican NG Nats91KGSF2016
10225Valdir AraujoValdir AraujoWPointsAmerican NG Nats91KGF2016
10459R. EvangelistaR. EvangelistaWReferee DecisionGrand Slam LA94KGSF2016
11960Victor SilverioVictor SilverioWReferee DecisionACBJJ 485KG4F2017
12083Joshua BowlinWKneebarPan AmericanABSR12017
12964Gabriel ProcopioGabriel ProcopioWN/ASan Diego Open94KGSF2017
13316Daniel HamptonWN/AAmerican NG Nats91KG4F2017
13361Felipe OliveiraWPointsAmerican Nats94KG4F2017
13477Helton JoseHelton JoseWPointsACBJJ World94KGF2017
13675Lucas RochaLucas RochaWArm in guillotineACBJJ 785KG4F2017
13677Patrick GaudioPatrick GaudioWOmoplataACBJJ 785KGSF2017
14705S. ArmoutiWAnaconda chokeNoGi Worlds91KG4F2017
14709Roberto TorralbasWReferee DecisionNoGi Worlds91KGF2017
14732Ben DysonWGuillotineNoGi WorldsABSR12017
14738Scott ThomasWTriangleNoGi WorldsABSR22017
15344Darson HemmingsDarson HemmingsWPts: 0x0, AdvPan AmericanABSR12018
15439Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosWRNCPan American94KG4F2018
15856Josh HingerJosh HingerWPointsACBJJ 1285KGSPF2018
17311Daniel HamptonWGuillotineLV NG Open97KGF2018
17843Nick GreeneWArmbarLA BJJ Pro94KGSF2018
18078Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosWPointsSJJIF Worlds100KGSF2018
18087Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosWPointsSJJIF NG World100KGSF2018
18194Ben LeynardWN/ALong Beach Open94KGSF2018
18195Victor CervantesWN/ALong Beach Open94KGF2018
19661Vinicius GimenisWKatagatamePan American94KG8F2019
20421Leo DomingosWN/ADallas SPOABS4F2019
20424Rolando SamsonRolando SamsonWN/ADallas SPOABSSF2019
20425Esdras BarbosaWN/ADallas SPOABSF2019
20742Eduardo LopesEduardo LopesWArmbarWorld Champ.ABSR12019
21159Alessandro SilvaWN/AFresno Open100KGSF2019
21161Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosWN/AFresno Open100KGF2019
21422Oscar HippWHeel hookTwin Cities Inv.ABSR12019
21424Guilherme CordiviolaGuilherme CordiviolaWBrabo chokeTwin Cities Inv.ABS4F2019
21426Benny LennyWOmoplataTwin Cities Inv.ABSSF2019
21428Max GimenisMax GimenisWChoke from backTwin Cities Inv.ABSF2019
22512Helton JoseHelton JoseWPointsSJJIF Worlds100KGSF2019
22859Helton JoseHelton JoseWReferee DecisionNoGi WorldsABSR12019
23554Diego FerreiraWBrabo chokeSan Jose Open100KGF2020
24269Charles McGuireWCross chokePan American100KG4F2020
24273Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewWDQPan American100KGSF2020
24374Tim WilliamsWGuillotineSubversiv 4ABSR12020
24493Charles McGuireWChoke from backAtlanta Open94KGSF2020
24494AK AngermanWBrabo chokeAtlanta Open94KGF2020
25268Eduardo AvelarEduardo AvelarWRNCDallas Open100KGF2021
26233Lucas NoratLucas NoratWKatagameNoGi Pan Am.97KGR12021
26237Matt LeightonMatt LeightonWPointsNoGi Pan Am.97KG4F2021
26239Eliot KellyEliot KellyWPointsNoGi Pan Am.97KGSF2021
26395Fellipe TrovoFellipe TrovoWReferee DecisionF2W 17294KGSPF2021
29123Gabriel AraujoWN/AJJ CON100KGSF2021
32549Wilson AlmeidaWN/ASD Open100KGSF2022
34340Jackson DouglasJackson DouglasWN/ASta Cruz Open100KGF2022
34344Edward HohlWKatagatameSta Cruz OpenABSSF2022
34920Joshua GuerraWKatagatameJJ Con NGO97KGSF2022
34921Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWReferee DecisionJJ Con NGO97KGF2022
42668Levi GuimaraesWN/AJJ Con NGO97KGSF2023
42670Pedro AlexPedro AlexWRNCJJ Con NGO97KGF2023
50572Levi MouraWOmoplataWorld Champ.O100KGR12024

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