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Cassio Francis, commonly known as “Cassão” is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Vinícius “Draculino” Magalhães, being one of the strongest heavyweight competitors produced by the famous Gracie Barra instructor. Francis is also a great example of a persevering mind: In 2011 Francis was told he would never be able to compete again due to a spinal injury. Overcoming the odds, Cassio returned to the sport two years later as strong as ever, regaining his spot as a contender in the heavyweight division.

Cassio Francis Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Cássio Francis da Silva

Nickname: “Cassão” which means Big Cassio in Portuguese jargon. The name coming obviously from Francis’ impressive physique.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Vinicius Magalhães > Cassio Francis

Main Achievements:

  • Pan American Championship (2016)
  • Brazilian National Champion (2014/2015)
  • Brazilian National No-Gi Champion (2009 brown, 2014/2015)
  • South American Champion (2010 brown, 2013)
  • Rio International Open Champion (2014)
  • Rio Summer Open Champion (2016 absolute)
  • European Open Championship Runner-up (2009 brown)
  • South American Championship Runner-up (2009 brown)
  • Brazilian National Championship Runner-up (2010 brown)
  • Brazilian National No-Gi Championship Runner-up (2009 brown absolute)
  • Rio Summer Open Championship Runner-up (2016)
  • Rio International Open 3rd Runner-up (2008 purple, 2009 brown)
  • World Championship 3rd Place (2016)
  • Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2010 brown)
  • Brazilian National Championship 3rd Place (2011/2016)

Favorite Position/Technique: Wristlock

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

Team/Association: Gracie Barra BH

Casio Francis Biography

Cassio Francis was born on the June 18, 1983 in Belo Horizonte – state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Francis was drawn to jiu jitsu as a teenager by watching Royce Gracie fight in the UFC. Cassio was skinny as a child and related to the Gracie’s physique when competing against bigger opponents. At 19 years of age Cassão finally stepped on the mats for the first time, joining the class of Vinícius Magalhães, the famous “Draculino”.

All of Cassio’s belt promotions were handed by Draculino, the black belt occurring on the 21st of December, 2010.

What looked like a promising jiu jitsu career almost came to a full stop in 2011 when Cassio’s doctors found 3 herniated discs in his lower back (L3 – L4, L4 – L5 and in between L5 and S1). An injury caused by Francis’ intense weight lifting regime.

Although two doctors distinct doctors told Cassio his career was over, he did not accept their decision, taking two years off competition to heal his spine and phase back into training. Once returned to the international jiu jitsu circuit in late 2013, Francis picked up where he left off with incredible performances, making himself one of the tougher names in the heavyweight division and conquering numerous important medals.

Cassio Francis Grappling Record

47 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    16 (34%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    3 (6%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    28 (60%)
  • BY DECISION
    0 (0%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

28 SUBMISSIONS WINS

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Wristlock
14
4
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Choke from back
14
4
#5AD3D1
Kneebar
14
4
#d1212a
Toe hold
11
3
#fad11b
RNC
7
2
#f58822
Bow and arrow
7
2
#224aba
Footlock
4
1
#ff9124
Ankle lock
4
1
#bf1f6c
Botinha
4
1
#22c9a5
Choke
4
1
#fad223
Submission
4
1
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Verbal tap
4
1
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Armbar
4
1
#03b41f
Triangle
4
1
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Arm in Ezekiel
4
1
28
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
23 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    9 (39%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (26%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    5 (22%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (13%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

5 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

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Kneebar
40
2
#86e620
Toe hold
40
2
#5AD3D1
RNC
20
1
5
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Cassio Francis Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
2823Vinicius MarinhoVinicius MarinhoLPointsSulamericanoABSNA2011
2832Fabiano BoiLKneebarPanamericano94KGNA2011
2833Alexandre CeconiAlexandre CeconiLPointsPanamericanoABSNA2011
4876Cássio LisboaLReferee DecisionBrasileiro Sud.94KGF2013
4881Leandro LoLeandro LoLPointsBrasileiro CBJJEABSNA2013
5241Antonio PeinadoAntonio PeinadoLAdvWorld Pro Trial94KGSF2014
5527Renato CardosoRenato CardosoLPointsBrasileiroABSR12014
5881Victor SilverioVictor SilverioLAdvRio OpenABS4F2014
6140Gabriel LucasGabriel LucasLPts: 3x0Rio BJJ ProO94KGSF2014
7267Erberth SantosErberth SantosLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiroABS4F2015
7499Jackson SousaJackson SousaLPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.94KG4F2015
7919Rodolfo VieiraRodolfo VieiraLRNCADCC99KG4F2015
8330Romulo AzevedoRomulo AzevedoLPts: 2x0Brasileiro NoGiABSR12015
8374Otavio NalatiLReferee DecisionSP National ProO77KG4F2015
8716Erberth SantosErberth SantosLKneebarGrand Slam RJABS4F2015
8975Erberth SantosErberth SantosLPts: 6x4European Open100KG4F2016
9795Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoLToe holdBrasileiro94KGSF2016
10051Andre GalvaoAndre GalvaoLPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.94KGSF2016
10685Jonathan SatavaJonathan SatavaLReferee DecisionNoGi Pan AmsABSSF2016
10767Erberth SantosErberth SantosLPts: 0x0, AdvCopa Podio105KGRR2016
10770Leandro LoLeandro LoLToe holdCopa Podio105KGRR2016
10775I. BahienseLPts: 5x2Copa Podio105KGRR2016
16676Otavio NalatiLN/ABH Winter OpenO100KGF2018
2822Jefferson ConceiçãoWVerbal tapSulamericanoABSNA2011
2824Grimaldo OliveiraWKneebarBrasileiro CBJJE94KGNA2011
2825Raggi JuniorWArmbarBrasileiro CBJJE94KGNA2011
2829Alexandre CordeiroWBow and arrowXXII Interclubes100KGSF2011
2830Luiz PereiraWTriangleXXII Interclubes100KGF2011
2831Dalton RégisWToe holdPanamericano94KGNA2011
4873Josimar JuniorWArm in EzekielBrasileiro Sud.ABS4F2013
4874Alex SilvaWWristlockBrasileiro Sud.ABSSF2013
4875Cássio LisboaWWristlockBrasileiro Sud.ABSF2013
4880Rodrigo RibeiroRodrigo RibeiroWPointsBrasileiro CBJJEABSNA2013
5190Diogo AlmeidaDiogo AlmeidaWPointsSP OpenABSF2013
5192Petrônio BatistaWWristlockLeao Dourado CupABSSF2013
5193Leandro BeinrothWChoke from backLeao Dourado CupABSF2013
6324V. HonorioWPointsThe TeamO85KGRR2014
6387Augusto LessaWBow and arrowPanamericanoABSSF2015
6388Evandro ResendeWWristlockPanamericanoABSF2015
7076Erberth SantosErberth SantosWFootlockADCC SP99KGR12015
7077Jorge LuisWRNCADCC SP99KGSF2015
7078Armando SapoWRNCADCC SP99KGF2015
7491Manuel DiazWToe HoldWorld Champ.94KG8F2015
7914Tobias GWN/AADCC99KGR12015
8327Bruno CuppariWPointsBrasileiro NoGi100KGSF2015
8328Ivan TomicWAnkle lockBrasileiro NoGi100KGF2015
8371Pedro PimentaWBotinhaSP National ProO77KGR12015
8689Rodrigo AlmeidaWChokeGrand Slam RJABSR12015
8701Luiz SilvaWChoke from backGrand Slam RJABSR22015
8709Jair NetoWSubmissionGrand Slam RJABS8F2015
8971Nathan MendelsohnNathan MendelsohnWPts: 6x2European Open100KGR12016
9184Diogo AlmeidaDiogo AlmeidaWChoke from backRio Summer Open94KGSF2016
9190Jhonny LoureiroJhonny LoureiroWToe holdRio Summer OpenABS4F2016
9193Jaime CanutoJaime CanutoWPts: 2x0Rio Summer OpenABSSF2016
9194Ruan OliveiraRuan OliveiraWKneebarRio Summer OpenABSF2016
9333Herico HesleyWKneebarPan American94KG4F2016
9337Diego HerzogWN/APan American94KGSF2016
9338Leo NogueiraLeo NogueiraWPts: 2x0Pan American94KGF2016
9789Andre CassioWN/ABrasileiro94KGR12016
9794Igor MarquesWN/ABrasileiro94KG4F2016
10043R. TorralbasWPts: 11x0World Champ.94KGR12016
10047Dimitrius SouzaDimitrius SouzaWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.94KG4F2016
10478Diego PereiraWPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro Equipes94KGR12016
10677Fernando ReisFernando ReisWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Pan Ams97KGF2016
10683Vinicius SoaresWPts: 27x2NoGi Pan AmsABS4F2016
11836Romes RamosWPointsBH Summer Open100KGSF2017
11837Vitor ToledoVitor ToledoWChoke from backBH Summer Open100KGF2017
14521Marcos GoulartWPointsBrasilia Open100KGF2017
14524Alexandre CavaliereAlexandre CavaliereWKneebarBrasilia OpenABSSF2017
14525Igor MarquesWPointsBrasilia OpenABSF2017

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