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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

125 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    49 (39%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    9 (7%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    59 (47%)
  • BY DECISION
    8 (6%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

59 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
15
9
#86e620
Armbar
14
8
#5AD3D1
Toe hold
10
6
#d1212a
Submission
10
6
#fad11b
Botinha
8
5
#f58822
Crucifix choke
5
3
#224aba
Kneebar
5
3
#ff9124
Guillotine
5
3
#bf1f6c
Choke
3
2
#22c9a5
Cross choke
3
2
#fad223
Mounted triangle
2
1
#03861f
Peruvian necktie
2
1
#039a1f
Smother tap
2
1
#03b41f
Omoplata
2
1
#03c61f
Mounted X choke
2
1
#03d61f
Bow and arrow
2
1
#03f61f
Wristlock
2
1
#82ff5f
Americana
2
1
#a4ff5f
Short choke
2
1
#dbff5f
Anaconda choke
2
1
RNC
2
1
Triangle
2
1
59
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
54 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    30 (56%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (13%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    12 (22%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (6%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (2%)

12 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Armbar
33
4
#86e620
RNC
17
2
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
17
2
#d1212a
Bow and arrow
8
1
#fad11b
Submission
8
1
#f58822
Lateral kneebar
8
1
#224aba
Inside heel hook
8
1
12
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Cleber Sousa Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
12132Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosLPts: 4x2Pan American64KGSF2017
12638Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLPts: 2x0World Pro62KGRR2017
12640Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsWorld Pro62KGRR2017
14325Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosLReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ62KGR12017
14471Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsSouth American64KGF2017
16462Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 4x0World Champ.64KGR22018
17951Gabriel MarangoniGabriel MarangoniLPts: 14x4Curitiba SPNGO67KGF2018
18605Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLRNCNoGi Worlds61KGSF2018
18907Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPointsEuropean Open64KGSF2019
19443Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLChoke from backGrand Slam LDN62KG4F2019
19450Fernando SoaresLPts: 12x8Grand Slam LDN62KGRR2019
20059Carlos AlbertoLPts: 6x2WP BR Qualifier56KGRR2019
20603Rodnei BarbosaRodnei BarbosaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.57KGSF2019
21255Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLArmbarKing of Mats69KGRR2019
21260Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLArmbarKing of Mats69KGSF2019
21262Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 4x0King of Mats69KG3RD2019
21270Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLPts: 4x2Grand Slam TYO69KGSF2019
21272Jun Yong ChoLPts: 4x2Grand Slam TYO69KG3RD2019
21694Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLReferee DecisionGrand Slam LA62KGF2019
22309Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLPts: 4x4, AdvGrand Slam RJ62KGF2019
23129Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoLPts: 8x6European Open57KGSF2020
23942Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 6x4BJJ StarsN/ASPF2020
24740Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLBow and arrowGrand Slam RJ62KGSF2020
24973Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPointsSouth American64KGF2020
25181Lucas PinheiroLucas PinheiroLPts: 3x1Brazil Nat. Pro62KGSF2021
25359Fernando FavariLPts: 2x2, AdvRio Open64KG4F2021
26012Hygor BritoHygor BritoLPts: 6x4S. American NGABSR12021
26431Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 3x0SA Cont. Pro62KGSF2021
26592Luan CarvalhoLuan CarvalhoLPts: 1x0SA Cont. ProLWA4F2021
27457Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 7x6Sul Americano64KGF2021
27786Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLArmbarGrand Slam MSK62KGRR2021
28107Yuri HendrexYuri HendrexLPts: 4x4, AdvBrasileiro57KGSF2021
28553Lucas PinheiroLucas PinheiroLPts: 6x2ADGS RJ62KG4F2021
28559Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 1x0ADGS RJ62KGRPC2021
29849Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLSubmissionACB WorldsABSF2021
30102Diego OliveiraDiego OliveiraLLateral kneebarADCC BR1 Trials66KGSF2022
30105Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLRNCADCC BR1 Trials66KG3RD2022
30314Kaua GabrielKaua GabrielLInside heel hookADCC BR2 Trials66KGSF2022
32980Thalison SoaresThalison SoaresLPts: 6x4World Champ.57KGSF2022
34613Victor NithaelVictor NithaelD---AJP SA Team69KG3RD2022
35519Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLReferee DecisionOne Fc65KGSPF2022
36974Bebeto OliveiraLPts: 6x6, AdvNoGi Worlds61KGSF2022
38593Sebastian SerpaSebastian SerpaLDQPan American64KG8F2023
39750Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLPts: 6x2Brasileiro64KGF2023
40505Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 4x0World Champ.64KGSF2023
41592Guilherme FernandesGuilherme FernandesLPts: 2x0SP BJJ Pro70KGSF2023
43038Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 6x4Sul Americano70KGF2023
45340Cleison GabrielLPts: 2x2, AdvSP Open70KG4F2023
50435Keven CarrascoKeven CarrascoLPts: 6x0World Champ.64KG8F2024
51467Jhonatha AngelimLPts: 7x6Curitiba Pro70KGSF2024
53071Yuri SilvaYuri SilvaLInjurySP BJJ Pro70KG4F2024
55993Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLArmbarBJJ Stars 1470KG4F2024
57443Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 7x5ADGS Rome69KG8F2025
59038Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLPts: 2x2, AdvBrasileiro70KGSF2025
59686Diego SodreDiego SodreLChoke from backWorld Champ.70KG8F2025
11792Carlos EsquisitoCarlos EsquisitoWPointsManaus Nat. Pro62KG4F2017
11793Levy FerreiraWPointsManaus Nat. Pro62KGSF2017
11794Anoar JeziniWSubmissionManaus Nat. Pro62KGF2017
12123Robson FeitosaWPts: 14x0Pan American64KGR12017
12128Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciWReferee DecisionPan American64KG4F2017
12588Lucas DantasWPts: 2x0WP BR Qualifier62KGRR2017
12589Gabriel LimaWChoke from backWP BR Qualifier62KGRR2017
12590Bruno CabralWChoke from backWP BR Qualifier62KGRR2017
12636Alexis AlduncinAlexis AlduncinWPts: 5x0World Pro62KGRR2017
12641Mathias JardinWMounted triangleWorld Pro62KGRR2017
12738Thomas LisboaThomas LisboaWPointsBrasileiro64KG8F2017
12742Eduardo BotegaWSubmissionBrasileiro64KG4F2017
12743Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWReferee DecisionBrasileiro64KGSF2017
13752Tiago OkamotoWN/ASao Paulo Open64KG4F2017
13753Jorge NakamuraWN/ASao Paulo Open64KGSF2017
13754Douglas RufinoWPts: 2x2, AdvSao Paulo Open64KGF2017
14467Jefferson HenriqueWChoke from backSouth American64KG4F2017
14469Douglas RufinoWPts: 12x2South American64KGSF2017
14520Francisco AndrelinoWSubmissionBrasilia Open64KGSF2017
14521Jefferson TeodoroWPointsBrasilia Open64KGF2017
16452Alexandre VieiraAlexandre VieiraWToe holdWorld Champ.64KGR12018
16778Gaspar RuizWChoke from backMundial CBJJE64KGSF2018
16779Felipe GiarollaWChoke from backMundial CBJJE64KGF2018
17162Leo AlvesWPointsFloripa W. Open64KGSF2018
17163Andrey AdamWToe holdFloripa W. Open64KGF2018
17201Ulysses FagundesWToe holdFloripa W. NGO61KGF2018
17205Daniel AmorimWOmoplataTeam Nationals76KGF2018
17478Kleiton RodriguesWChoke from backSao Paulo Open64KGF2018
17689Jorge NakamuraWN/ABrasileiro NoGi61KGF2018
17914Bebeto OliveiraWPointsCuritiba SPO64KGSF2018
17915Gabriel AzevedoWBow and arrowCuritiba SPO64KGF2018
17950Higor PaterraWN/ACuritiba SPNGO67KGSF2018
18600Joao SomaliaJoao SomaliaWArmbarNoGi Worlds61KG4F2018
18905Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielWCrucifix chokeEuropean Open64KG4F2019
19269Jorge NakamuraWSubmissionBrazil Nat. Pro62KGSF2019
19270Felippe MelloWSubmissionBrazil Nat. Pro62KGF2019
19448Anthony OliveiraWPts: 6x4Grand Slam LDN62KGRR2019
19584Bebeto OliveiraWPts: 6x4Pan American57KG4F2019
19586Nobuhiro SawadaNobuhiro SawadaWPts: 4x2Pan American57KGSF2019
19588Hiago GamaHiago GamaWReferee DecisionPan American57KGF2019
20055Oziel SantosWPts: 4x0WP BR Qualifier56KGRR2019
20058Jose LimaJose LimaWPts: 2x2, AdvWP BR Qualifier56KGRR2019
20254Jose LimaJose LimaWPointsBrasileiro57KGSF2019
20256Rodnei BarbosaRodnei BarbosaWPts: 4x2Brasileiro57KGF2019
20596Omar SalumOmar SalumWChoke from backWorld Champ.57KGR12019
20602Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoWPts: 6x4World Champ.57KG4F2019
21041Carlos AlbertoWPointsSP BJJ Pro70KGSF2019
21043Leandro LimaWAdvSP BJJ Pro70KGF2019
21254Nobuhiro SawadaNobuhiro SawadaWKneebarKing of Mats69KGRR2019
21259Wanki ChaeWanki ChaeWReferee DecisionKing of Mats69KGRR2019
21268Alberto SerranoWPts: 16x8Grand Slam TYO69KG4F2019
21690Joao FigueiredoWBotinhaGrand Slam LA62KG4F2019
21692Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWPts: 2x0Grand Slam LA62KGSF2019
22303Wesley SantosWCrucifix chokeGrand Slam RJ62KGR12019
22306Kalel SantosWPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ62KG4F2019
22308Tiago BarrosTiago BarrosWPts: 4x2Grand Slam RJ62KGSF2019
22494Bebeto OliveiraWPointsRio BJJ Pro70KG4F2019
23418Yuri HendrexYuri HendrexWAmericanaCuritiba SO64KGSF2020
24733Felipe OnoWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ62KGR12020
24737Marcos CavalcanteWPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ62KG4F2020
24742M. OliveiraWGuillotineGrand Slam RJ62KGRPC2020
24743Marcos CavalcanteWPts: 1x0Grand Slam RJ62KG3RD2020
24968Marcos SuelWChokeSouth American64KG4F2020
24971Leo AlvesWChokeSouth American64KGSF2020
25179Marcos CavalcanteWPts: 5x2Brazil Nat. Pro62KG4F2021
25948Fernando FavariWShort chokeS. American NG61KGSF2021
25949Welerson GoncalvesWelerson GoncalvesWArmbarS. American NG61KGF2021
26428Matheus MonteiroWPts: 3x2SA Cont. Pro62KG4F2021
27455Juan LopesJuan LopesWBotinhaSul Americano64KGSF2021
28548Ruben EvangelistaWKneebarADGS RJ62KGR12021
28557Andre MouraWBotinhaADGS RJ62KGRPC2021
29832M. ShamsudinWKneebarACB Worlds65KG4F2021
29833Iurii VinogradovWArmbarACB Worlds65KGSF2021
29834Giorgi RazmadzeWPts: 3x2ACB Worlds65KGF2021
29846K. AbubakarWPts: 10x6ACB WorldsABS4F2021
29853M. ShamsudinWSubmissionACB World NG65KG4F2021
29854Shamil GazievWArmbarACB World NG65KGSF2021
29855S. AsadulaevWPts: 6x0ACB World NG65KGF2021
30091Miguel CostaWReferee DecisionADCC BR1 Trials66KGR12022
30095Felipe MachadoWArmbarADCC BR1 Trials66KGR22022
30099Wellison SousaWArmbarADCC BR1 Trials66KG4F2022
30261Caio SilvaWPts: 2x0ADCC BR2 Trials66KGR12022
30286Emerson RogerioWAnaconda chokeADCC BR2 Trials66KGR22022
30312Oziel SantosWRNCADCC BR2 Trials66KG4F2022
32973Matheus AzancotWPts: 2x0World Champ.57KGR12022
32978Rodrigo OtavioWPts: 4x2World Champ.57KG4F2022
34592Marcos ViniciusWBotinhaAJP SA Team69KGRR2022
34599Artur OliveiraWBotinhaAJP SA Team69KGSF2022
36630Felipe NegochadleWArmbarS.American NG67KGSF2022
36631Felipe NacibWGuillotineS.American NG67KGF2022
36966Pedro SerranoPedro SerranoWToe holdNoGi Worlds61KGR12022
36972Willis NunesWillis NunesWPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds61KG4F2022
37193Diego VieiraWCross chokeRio SMO64KGSF2023
37195Welison FernandesWTriangleRio SMO64KGF2023
39746Anderson DelfinoWPts: 4x2Brasileiro64KG4F2023
39749Fernando FavariWCrucifix chokeBrasileiro64KGSF2023
40498Pedro DiasPedro DiasWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.64KG8F2023
40502Malachi EdmondMalachi EdmondWPts: 4x2World Champ.64KG4F2023
43029Brendo BabiloniaWToe holdSul Americano70KGR12023
43032Vinicius OliveiraWCross chokeSul Americano70KG4F2023
43037Lucas MaquineWChoke from backSul Americano70KGSF2023
45531Gaston AquinoWN/AMundial CBJJE70KGR12023
45535Guilherme LopesWN/AMundial CBJJE70KG4F2023
45537Leonardo BarrosWN/AMundial CBJJE70KGSF2023
45539Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineWReferee DecisionMundial CBJJE70KGF2023
47416Osamah AlmarwaiOsamah AlmarwaiWArmbarOne FCNASPF2024
49399Jonathan SantosWReferee DecisionBrasileiro64KG8F2024
49408Nathannael FernandesNathannael FernandesWGuillotineBrasileiro64KG4F2024
49410Leonardo MarioLeonardo MarioWPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro64KGSF2024
49412Anderson DelfinoWPts: 8x0Brasileiro64KGF2024
51463Lukas FerreiraWN/ACuritiba Pro70KG4F2024
51766Junior RighettiJunior RighettiWPts: 0x0, AdvSP Open70KG4F2024
51770Leonardo CruzWPeruvian necktieSP Open70KGSF2024
51771Guilherme LopesWChoke from backSP Open70KGF2024
52268Felipe NacibWSmother tapBJJ Stars 1365KGSPF2024
54106Bernardo DibWPts: 10x1BJJ Clubes 270KGSPF2024
54952Vinicius PereiraVinicius PereiraWToe holdBJJ Clubes76KGSPF2024
56242Jeison SilvaWPts: 11x1BJJ Clubes 470KGSPF2024
57439Aleksander JablonskiWMounted X chokeADGS Rome69KGR12025
59030Wesley SantosWWristlockBrasileiro70KG8F2025
59036Alex SodreAlex SodreWPts: 6x2Brasileiro70KG4F2025
59681Luan GomesWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.70KGR12025
60335Steven GomezWPts: 2x2, AdvAmerican Nats70KG4F2025
60340Jefferson FagundesJefferson FagundesWPts: 4x2American Nats70KGSF2025
60341Marcos GomesMarcos GomesWPts: 0x0, AdvAmerican Nats70KGF2025

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