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Cleber de Sousa Fernandes, commonly known as Clandestino (or Clã) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Caio Almeida, and a representative of the Almeida JJ team in the sport’s best-known competitions. One of the top athletes of his generation, Cleber Sousa made a name for himself in the lower belt divisions of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) by conquering important titles such as World, Pan American, and Brazilian champion.

Cleber Sousa Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Cleber de Sousa Fernandes

Nickname: Cleber is often referenced as “Cleber Clandestino” or simply “Clã”. The Portuguese word Clandestino translates to Clandestine in English, and it started being used during Sousa’s first few weeks at Almeida Jiu Jitsu’s academy. This was thanks to coach Gustavo Almeida who questioned Sousa regarding his origins by asking if he was of Bolivian or Manaus (indigenous) descent. Cleber mentioned that he wasn’t either, which earned him the nickname of clandestine (as in ‘undercover native Brazilian’).

Lineage: C. Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Ryan Gracie > Gabriel Vella > Caio Almeida > Cleber Sousa

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2019)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2017)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017 / 2022 / 2023)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2017 / 2020)
  • 2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2017)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2017)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019 / 2023)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF JuvenilePans Championship (2013 blue)
  • 1st Place CBJJ JuvenileBrazilian Nationals (2012/2013 blue)
  • 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo BJJ Pro (2016 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2016 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF São Paulo BJJ Pro (2016* brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Rio BJJ Pro (2015 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan American Championship (2015 purple)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2015 purple)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Back Mount

Weight Division: Peso Pluma (64,00 kg / 141.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Almeida Jiu Jitsu / Atos

Cleber Sousa Biography

Cleber Sousa was born on May 15, 1996 in São Mateus a district of São Paulo – Brazil, growing up in Itaquera (also in São paulo).

Raised in a very humble environment Sousa was forced to work from early in life, with his income helping towards the family’s bills and basic necessities. Before reaching his teenage years, Cleber had already worked many jobs which went from selling a variety of handcrafted objects, marionettes or sweets at the local market, and on the streets.

At the age of 13, Cleber was invited to train at the Almeida Jiu-Jitsu social project, where he could practice for free – given that he could not afford to pay for his tuition. Sousa (or Clandestino, as he became known) immediately got hooked on martial arts, and by the time he was a blue belt, Cleber had decided to make it his profession.

At Almeida Jiu Jitsu Clandestino’s first instructor was Gustavo Almeida, brother of Diogo and Caio Almeida. The Almeida brothers stood by Sousa’s side throughout his rise in the sport, particularly Caio the man behind Cleber’s success. It would be Caio who graded Clandestino with his black belt, a promotion that occurred on December 11, 2016.

Cover photo by William Burkhardt of BJJ Pix.

Cleber Sousa Grappling Record

119 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    47 (39%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (5%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    58 (49%)
  • BY DECISION
    8 (7%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

58 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
16
9
#86e620
Armbar
14
8
#5AD3D1
Submission
10
6
#d1212a
Toe hold
10
6
#fad11b
Botinha
9
5
#f58822
Crucifix choke
5
3
#224aba
Kneebar
5
3
#ff9124
Guillotine
5
3
#bf1f6c
Cross choke
3
2
#22c9a5
Choke
3
2
#fad223
RNC
2
1
#03861f
Triangle
2
1
#039a1f
Peruvian necktie
2
1
#03b41f
Mounted triangle
2
1
#03c61f
Smother tap
2
1
#03d61f
Mounted X choke
2
1
#03f61f
Omoplata
2
1
#82ff5f
Bow and arrow
2
1
#a4ff5f
Americana
2
1
#dbff5f
Short choke
2
1
Anaconda choke
2
1
58
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
52 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    30 (58%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (12%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    11 (21%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (6%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (2%)

11 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Armbar
36
4
#86e620
RNC
18
2
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
9
1
#d1212a
Bow and arrow
9
1
#fad11b
Submission
9
1
#f58822
Lateral kneebar
9
1
#224aba
Inside heel hook
9
1
11
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Cleber Sousa Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
12126Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosLPts: 4x2Pan American64KGSF2017
12629Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLPts: 2x0World Pro62KGRR2017
12631Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsWorld Pro62KGRR2017
14314Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosLReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ62KGR12017
14460Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsSouth American64KGF2017
16451Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 4x0World Champ.64KGR22018
17939Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniLPts: 14x4Curitiba SPNGO67KGF2018
18593Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLRNCNoGi Worlds61KGSF2018
18895Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPointsEuropean Open64KGSF2019
19430Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLChoke from backGrand Slam LDN62KG4F2019
19437Fernando SoaresLPts: 12x8Grand Slam LDN62KGRR2019
20046Carlos AlbertoLPts: 6x2WP BR Qualifier56KGRR2019
20590Rodnei BarbosaRodnei BarbosaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.57KGSF2019
21242Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLArmbarKing of Mats69KGRR2019
21247Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLArmbarKing of Mats69KGSF2019
21249Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 4x0King of Mats69KG3RD2019
21257Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLPts: 4x2Grand Slam TYO69KGSF2019
21259Jun Yong ChoLPts: 4x2Grand Slam TYO69KG3RD2019
21681Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLReferee DecisionGrand Slam LA62KGF2019
22296Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 4x4, AdvGrand Slam RJ62KGF2019
23116Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoLPts: 8x6European Open57KGSF2020
23929Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 6x4BJJ StarsN/ASPF2020
24727Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLBow and arrowGrand Slam RJ62KGSF2020
24960Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsSouth American64KGF2020
25168Lucas PinheiroLucas PinheiroLPts: 3x1Brazil Nat. Pro62KGSF2021
25346Fernando FavariLPts: 2x2, AdvRio Open64KG4F2021
25999Hygor BritoHygor BritoLPts: 6x4S. American NGABSR12021
26418Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 3x0SA Cont. Pro62KGSF2021
26579Luan CarvalhoLuan CarvalhoLPts: 1x0SA Cont. ProLWA4F2021
27444Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 7x6Sul Americano64KGF2021
27773Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLArmbarGrand Slam MSK62KGRR2021
28094Yuri HendrexYuri HendrexLPts: 4x4, AdvBrasileiro57KGSF2021
28540Lucas PinheiroLucas PinheiroLPts: 6x2ADGS RJ62KG4F2021
28546Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 1x0ADGS RJ62KGRPC2021
29836Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLSubmissionACB WorldsABSF2021
30089Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLLateral kneebarADCC BR1 Trials66KGSF2022
30092Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLRNCADCC BR1 Trials66KG3RD2022
30301Kaua GabrielKaua GabrielLInside heel hookADCC BR2 Trials66KGSF2022
32965Thalison SoaresThalison SoaresLPts: 6x4World Champ.57KGSF2022
34598Victor NithaelVictor NithaelD---AJP SA Team69KG3RD2022
35504Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLReferee DecisionOne Fc65KGSPF2022
36957Bebeto OliveiraLPts: 6x6, AdvNoGi Worlds61KGSF2022
38573Sebastian SerpaSebastian SerpaLDQPan American64KG8F2023
39723Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLPts: 6x2Brasileiro64KGF2023
40478Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 4x0World Champ.64KGSF2023
41565Guilherme FernandesGuilherme FernandesLPts: 2x0SP BJJ Pro70KGSF2023
43012Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 6x4Sul Americano70KGF2023
45309Cleison GabrielLPts: 2x2, AdvSP Open70KG4F2023
50404Keven CarrascoKeven CarrascoLPts: 6x0World Champ.64KG8F2024
51422Jhonatha AngelimLPts: 7x6Curitiba Pro70KGSF2024
53026Yuri CamposLInjurySP BJJ Pro70KG4F2024
55945Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLArmbarBJJ Stars 1470KG4F2024
57395Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 7x5ADGS Rome69KG8F2025
11786Carlos EsquisitoCarlos EsquisitoWPointsManaus Nat. Pro62KG4F2017
11787Levy FerreiraWPointsManaus Nat. Pro62KGSF2017
11788Anoar JeziniWSubmissionManaus Nat. Pro62KGF2017
12117Robson FeitosaWPts: 14x0Pan American64KGR12017
12122Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciWReferee DecisionPan American64KG4F2017
12579Lucas DantasWPts: 2x0WP BR Qualifier62KGRR2017
12580Gabriel LimaWChoke from backWP BR Qualifier62KGRR2017
12581Bruno CabralWChoke from backWP BR Qualifier62KGRR2017
12627Alexis AlduncinAlexis AlduncinWPts: 5x0World Pro62KGRR2017
12632Mathias JardinWMounted triangleWorld Pro62KGRR2017
12729Thomas LisboaThomas LisboaWPointsBrasileiro64KG8F2017
12733Eduardo BotegaWSubmissionBrasileiro64KG4F2017
12734Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWReferee DecisionBrasileiro64KGSF2017
13741Tiago OkamotoWN/ASao Paulo Open64KG4F2017
13742Jorge NakamuraWN/ASao Paulo Open64KGSF2017
13743Douglas RufinoWPts: 2x2, AdvSao Paulo Open64KGF2017
14456Jefferson HenriqueWChoke from backSouth American64KG4F2017
14458Douglas RufinoWPts: 12x2South American64KGSF2017
14509Francisco AndrelinoWSubmissionBrasilia Open64KGSF2017
14510Jefferson TeodoroWPointsBrasilia Open64KGF2017
16441Alexandre VieiraAlexandre VieiraWToe holdWorld Champ.64KGR12018
16767Gaspar RuizWChoke from backMundial CBJJE64KGSF2018
16768Felipe GiarollaWChoke from backMundial CBJJE64KGF2018
17151Leo AlvesWPointsFloripa W. Open64KGSF2018
17152Andrey AdamWToe holdFloripa W. Open64KGF2018
17190Ulysses FagundesWToe holdFloripa W. NGO61KGF2018
17194Daniel AmorimWOmoplataTeam Nationals76KGF2018
17466Kleiton RodriguesWChoke from backSao Paulo Open64KGF2018
17677Jorge NakamuraWN/ABrasileiro NoGi61KGF2018
17902Bebeto OliveiraWPointsCuritiba SPO64KGSF2018
17903Gabriel AzevedoWBow and arrowCuritiba SPO64KGF2018
17938Higor PaterraWN/ACuritiba SPNGO67KGSF2018
18588Joao SomaliaJoao SomaliaWArmbarNoGi Worlds61KG4F2018
18893Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielWCrucifix chokeEuropean Open64KG4F2019
19256Jorge NakamuraWSubmissionBrazil Nat. Pro62KGSF2019
19257Felippe MelloWSubmissionBrazil Nat. Pro62KGF2019
19435Anthony OliveiraWPts: 6x4Grand Slam LDN62KGRR2019
19571Bebeto OliveiraWPts: 6x4Pan American57KG4F2019
19573Nobuhiro SawadaNobuhiro SawadaWPts: 4x2Pan American57KGSF2019
19575Hiago GamaHiago GamaWReferee DecisionPan American57KGF2019
20042Oziel SantosWPts: 4x0WP BR Qualifier56KGRR2019
20045Jose LimaJose LimaWPts: 2x2, AdvWP BR Qualifier56KGRR2019
20241Jose LimaJose LimaWPointsBrasileiro57KGSF2019
20243Rodnei BarbosaRodnei BarbosaWPts: 4x2Brasileiro57KGF2019
20583Omar SalumOmar SalumWChoke from backWorld Champ.57KGR12019
20589Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoWPts: 6x4World Champ.57KG4F2019
21028Carlos AlbertoWPointsSP BJJ Pro70KGSF2019
21030Leandro LimaWAdvSP BJJ Pro70KGF2019
21241Nobuhiro SawadaNobuhiro SawadaWKneebarKing of Mats69KGRR2019
21246Wanki ChaeWanki ChaeWReferee DecisionKing of Mats69KGRR2019
21255Alberto SerranoWPts: 16x8Grand Slam TYO69KG4F2019
21677Joao FigueiredoWBotinhaGrand Slam LA62KG4F2019
21679Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWPts: 2x0Grand Slam LA62KGSF2019
22290Wesley SantosWCrucifix chokeGrand Slam RJ62KGR12019
22293Kalel SantosWPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ62KG4F2019
22295Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosWPts: 4x2Grand Slam RJ62KGSF2019
22481Bebeto OliveiraWPointsRio BJJ Pro70KG4F2019
23405Yuri HendrexYuri HendrexWAmericanaCuritiba SO64KGSF2020
24720Felipe OnoWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ62KGR12020
24724Marcos CavalcanteWPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ62KG4F2020
24729M. OliveiraWGuillotineGrand Slam RJ62KGRPC2020
24730Marcos CavalcanteWPts: 1x0Grand Slam RJ62KG3RD2020
24955Marcos SuelWChokeSouth American64KG4F2020
24958Leo AlvesWChokeSouth American64KGSF2020
25166Marcos CavalcanteWPts: 5x2Brazil Nat. Pro62KG4F2021
25935Fernando FavariWShort chokeS. American NG61KGSF2021
25936Welerson GoncalvesWelerson GoncalvesWArmbarS. American NG61KGF2021
26415Matheus MonteiroWPts: 3x2SA Cont. Pro62KG4F2021
27442Juan LopesJuan LopesWBotinhaSul Americano64KGSF2021
28535Ruben EvangelistaWKneebarADGS RJ62KGR12021
28544Andre MouraWBotinhaADGS RJ62KGRPC2021
29819M. ShamsudinWKneebarACB Worlds65KG4F2021
29820Iurii VinogradovWArmbarACB Worlds65KGSF2021
29821Giorgi RazmadzeWPts: 3x2ACB Worlds65KGF2021
29833K. AbubakarWPts: 10x6ACB WorldsABS4F2021
29840M. ShamsudinWSubmissionACB World NG65KG4F2021
29841Shamil GazievWArmbarACB World NG65KGSF2021
29842S. AsadulaevWPts: 6x0ACB World NG65KGF2021
30078Miguel CostaWReferee DecisionADCC BR1 Trials66KGR12022
30082Felipe MachadoWArmbarADCC BR1 Trials66KGR22022
30086Wellison SousaWArmbarADCC BR1 Trials66KG4F2022
30248Caio SilvaWPts: 2x0ADCC BR2 Trials66KGR12022
30273Emerson RogerioWAnaconda chokeADCC BR2 Trials66KGR22022
30299Oziel SantosWRNCADCC BR2 Trials66KG4F2022
32958Matheus AzancotWPts: 2x0World Champ.57KGR12022
32963Rodrigo OtavioWPts: 4x2World Champ.57KG4F2022
34577Marcos ViniciusWBotinhaAJP SA Team69KGRR2022
34584Artur OliveiraWBotinhaAJP SA Team69KGSF2022
36615Felipe NegochadleWArmbarS.American NG67KGSF2022
36616Felipe NacibWGuillotineS.American NG67KGF2022
36949Pedro SerranoPedro SerranoWToe holdNoGi Worlds61KGR12022
36955Willis NunesWillis NunesWPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds61KG4F2022
37176Diego VieiraWCross chokeRio SMO64KGSF2023
37178Welison FernandesWTriangleRio SMO64KGF2023
39719Anderson DelfinoWPts: 4x2Brasileiro64KG4F2023
39722Fernando FavariWCrucifix chokeBrasileiro64KGSF2023
40471Pedro DiasPedro DiasWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.64KG8F2023
40475Malachi EdmondMalachi EdmondWPts: 4x2World Champ.64KG4F2023
43003Brendo BabiloniaWToe holdSul Americano70KGR12023
43006Vinicius OliveiraWCross chokeSul Americano70KG4F2023
43011Lucas MaquineWChoke from backSul Americano70KGSF2023
45500Gaston AquinoWN/AMundial CBJJE70KGR12023
45504Guilherme LopesWN/AMundial CBJJE70KG4F2023
45506Leonardo BarrosWN/AMundial CBJJE70KGSF2023
45508Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineWReferee DecisionMundial CBJJE70KGF2023
47385Osamah AlmarwaiOsamah AlmarwaiWArmbarOne FCNASPF2024
49368Jonathan SantosWReferee DecisionBrasileiro64KG8F2024
49377Nathannael FernandesNathannael FernandesWGuillotineBrasileiro64KG4F2024
49379Leonardo MarioLeonardo MarioWPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro64KGSF2024
49381Anderson DelfinoWPts: 8x0Brasileiro64KGF2024
51418Lukas FerreiraWN/ACuritiba Pro70KG4F2024
51721Carlos JuniorWPts: 0x0, AdvSP Open70KG4F2024
51725Leonardo CruzWPeruvian necktieSP Open70KGSF2024
51726Guilherme LopesWChoke from backSP Open70KGF2024
52223Felipe NacibWSmother tapBJJ Stars 1365KGSPF2024
54061Bernardo DibWPts: 10x1BJJ Clubes 270KGSPF2024
54906Vinicius PereiraVinicius PereiraWToe holdBJJ Clubes76KGSPF2024
56194Jeison SilvaWPts: 11x1BJJ Clubes 470KGSPF2024
57391Aleksander JablonskiWMounted X chokeADGS Rome69KGR12025

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