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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
RNC
6
3
#f58822
Katagatame
6
3
#224aba
Brabo choke
6
3
#ff9124
Triangle
6
3
#bf1f6c
Guillotine
6
3
#22c9a5
Botinha
4
2
#fad223
Choke
4
2
#03861f
Heel hook
2
1
#039a1f
Cross choke
2
1
#03b41f
Katagame
2
1
#03c61f
Bow and arrow
2
1
#03d61f
Submission
2
1
#03f61f
Wristlock/Omoplata
2
1
#82ff5f
Arm in guillotine
2
1
#a4ff5f
Anaconda choke
2
1
51
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
  • 9 (18%)
    Armbar
  • 6 (12%)
    Choke from back
  • 5 (10%)
    Kneebar
  • 4 (8%)
    Omoplata
  • 3 (6%)
    RNC
  • 3 (6%)
    Katagatame
  • 3 (6%)
    Brabo choke
  • 3 (6%)
    Triangle
  • 3 (6%)
    Guillotine
  • 2 (4%)
    Botinha
  • 2 (4%)
    Choke
  • 1 (2%)
    Heel hook
  • 1 (2%)
    Cross choke
  • 1 (2%)
    Katagame
  • 1 (2%)
    Bow and arrow
  • 1 (2%)
    Submission
  • 1 (2%)
    Wristlock/Omoplata
  • 1 (2%)
    Arm in guillotine
  • 1 (2%)
    Anaconda choke
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
Injury
4
1
#f58822
Straight ankle lock
4
1
#224aba
Violin armlock
4
1
#ff9124
Omoplata
4
1
#bf1f6c
Katagatame
4
1
#22c9a5
Darce choke
4
1
#fad223
Kneebar
4
1
#03861f
Choke
4
1
#039a1f
Ezekiel
4
1
#03b41f
Toe Hold
4
1
#03c61f
Estima lock
4
1
#03d61f
Gogoplata
4
1
#03f61f
Arm in Ezekiel
4
1
27
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
  • 5 (19%)
    RNC
  • 4 (15%)
    Armbar
  • 3 (11%)
    Triangle
  • 2 (7%)
    Mounted X choke
  • 1 (4%)
    Injury
  • 1 (4%)
    Straight ankle lock
  • 1 (4%)
    Violin armlock
  • 1 (4%)
    Omoplata
  • 1 (4%)
    Katagatame
  • 1 (4%)
    Darce choke
  • 1 (4%)
    Kneebar
  • 1 (4%)
    Choke
  • 1 (4%)
    Ezekiel
  • 1 (4%)
    Toe Hold
  • 1 (4%)
    Estima lock
  • 1 (4%)
    Gogoplata
  • 1 (4%)
    Arm in Ezekiel

Arnaldo Maidana Fight History

Arnaldo Maidana vs Lucas Barbosa

Arnaldo Maidana vs Samuel Snow

Arnaldo Maidana vs Carlos Farias

Arnaldo Maidana vs Eduardo Telles

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