Raimundo Diego Pinto Sodré, commonly known as Diego Sodré, is a professional jiu-jitsu athlete and a black belt under Rodrigo Feijão, who worked extensively with coaches Nabil Aziz and Othon Sevalho. Diego broke out as one of his generation’s foremost competitors while representing the Clube Feijão-Nova União team coalition, a time when he conquered many important titles on the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, including World, South American, and Brazilian National gold medals. Diego is also the younger brother of another successful grappler, Alex Sodré.
Diego Sodré Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Raimundo Diego Pinto Sodré
Nickname: N/A
Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlson Gracie > André Pederneiras > Rodrigo Feijão > Diego Sodré
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2022***)
- 1st Place IBJJF European Championship (2022)
- 1st Place AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro (2022 / 2023)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2022 / 2023)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2021 / 2024)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2024)
- 3rd Place IBJJF European Championship (2024)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2022)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2019 purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2016 / 2017 blue)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019 purple)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Team Nats (2016 blue, 2018 purple, 2019 brown)
- 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, RJ (2020 brown)
- 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, LA (2020 brown)
- 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, LDN (2019 purple)
- 1st Place AJP Brazil National Pro (2019 purple)
- 1st Place Spyder Invitational “Road to Black” (2020)
- 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2018 purple)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019 purple)
* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute
*** Closed the division with teammate
Favorite Position/Technique: Open Guard
Weight Division: Peso Pena (70,00 kg / 154.5 lbs)
Team/Association: Clube Feijão
Diego Sodré Biography
Diego Sodré was born in 1998, in a small town located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas named Humaitá.
The Sodré family moved to Manaus, the state capital when Diego was 7 years old. Three years later the Amazonian started learning jiu-jitsu.
Grappling appeared in Diego’s life when Mr. Othon Sevalho opened a small jiu-jitsu school in Sodré’s community, which offered free classes for the local children. Diego joined immediately. At the time Sevalho’s gym was associated with the Omar Salum team, as was coach Nabil Aziz. Both Othon and Nabil became big references in Sodré’s path in jiu-jitsu.
Othon Sevalho graded Diego up until his green belt, after this promotion, Sevalho and Aziz parted ways. Sodré decided to remain with the Nabil Academy – a gym famous for developing many top-tier athletes such as Diego “Pato”, Hygor Brito, Pedro “Bolo”, to name a few.
Coach Nabil has been referenced by Sodré as an instrumental figure in his growth as an athlete, and also important in keeping Diego in the sport at a time when he wanted to quit due to financial difficulties.
At the 2016 Brazilian Nationals, then blue belt Diego Sodré met Rodrigo Feijão through his brother, Alex Sodré – who was then a student of Feijãos at the famous coach’s scholarship program in the city of Maringá – state of Paraná. Heavily motivated by his older brother, then 17-year-old Diego joined Feijão’s Club, this way turning a page towards professional grappling.
After a stellar career in the colored belt divisions under the supervision of Rodrigo Feijão, on December 7, 2020, Diego Sodré was promoted to black belt by the former Nova União star athlete.
Diego Sodre Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
28 (53%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
7 (13%) -
BY SUBMISSION
13 (25%) -
BY DECISION
4 (8%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
1 (2%)
13 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
9 (64%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
3 (21%) -
BY SUBMISSION
1 (7%) -
BY DECISION
1 (7%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
1 SUBMISSION LOSSES
Diego Sodre Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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25146 | Lucas AlvesLucas Alves | L | Points | Brazil Nat. Pro | 77KG | 4F | 2021 |
25330 | Leo SaggioroLeo Saggioro | L | RNC | Rio Open | 70KG | SF | 2021 |
26816 | Jonata GomesJonata Gomes | L | Pts: 6x4 | Rio Winter Open | 76KG | 4F | 2021 |
27589 | Jamil Hill-TaylorJamil Hill-Taylor | L | Pts: 4x4, Adv | Pan American | 70KG | 8F | 2021 |
29523 | Jamil Hill-TaylorJamil Hill-Taylor | L | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 70KG | SF | 2021 |
32192 | Kennedy MacielKennedy Maciel | L | Pts: 4x2 | Brasileiro | 70KG | SF | 2022 |
32953 | Isaac DoederleinIsaac Doederlein | L | Pts: 2x0 | World Champ. | 70KG | F | 2022 |
37729 | Fabricio AndreyFabricio Andrey | L | Referee Decision | Spyder RTBB | 65KG | SF | 2023 |
38938 | Ali MonfaradiAli Monfaradi | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Presidents Cup | 77KG | RR | 2023 |
40426 | Samuel NagaiSamuel Nagai | L | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 70KG | F | 2023 |
46476 | Kennedy MacielKennedy Maciel | L | Pts: 4x2 | European Open | 70KG | SF | 2024 |
48014 | Fabricio AndreyFabricio Andrey | L | Pts: 6x4 | Pan American | 70KG | SF | 2024 |
49307 | Kennedy MacielKennedy Maciel | L | Pts: 8x6 | Brasileiro | 70KG | SF | 2024 |
50357 | Meyram MaquineMeyram Maquine | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | SF | 2024 |
25324 | Yago Rodrigues | W | Pts: 11x4 | Rio Open | 70KG | R1 | 2021 |
27576 | Nick SallesNick Salles | W | Pts: 4x2 | Pan American | 70KG | R1 | 2021 |
28177 | Edmaicon Pinto | W | Pts: 4x2 | Charlotte Open | 76KG | 4F | 2021 |
28179 | Joao Marco | W | Pts: 6x2 | Charlotte Open | 76KG | SF | 2021 |
29510 | Nick SallesNick Salles | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | R1 | 2021 |
29515 | Thiago MacedoThiago Macedo | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | 8F | 2021 |
29518 | Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo Moizinho | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | 4F | 2021 |
30591 | D. Razmadze | W | Pts: 13x2 | European Open | 70KG | R1 | 2022 |
30595 | Romao Carvalho | W | Pts: 7x2 | European Open | 70KG | 4F | 2022 |
30599 | Sam McNallySam McNally | W | Hashimoto choke | European Open | 70KG | SF | 2022 |
30600 | Isaac DoederleinIsaac Doederlein | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | European Open | 70KG | F | 2022 |
31676 | Thiago Cintra | W | Choke from back | Pan American | 70KG | R2 | 2022 |
31679 | Daniel MairaDaniel Maira | W | Bow and arrow | Pan American | 70KG | 4F | 2022 |
31683 | Richar NogueiraRichar Nogueira | W | Referee Decision | Pan American | 70KG | SF | 2022 |
32190 | Matheus Onda | W | Pts: 2x0 | Brasileiro | 70KG | 4F | 2022 |
32945 | Ariel TabakAriel Tabak | W | Choke from back | World Champ. | 70KG | 8F | 2022 |
32949 | Thiago MacedoThiago Macedo | W | DQ | World Champ. | 70KG | 4F | 2022 |
32952 | Daniel MairaDaniel Maira | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | SF | 2022 |
36322 | Mario Silva | W | Armbar | WP Qualifier | 69KG | RR | 2022 |
36325 | Ademir BarretoAdemir Barreto | W | Pts: 1x0 | WP Qualifier | 69KG | RR | 2022 |
36328 | Thiago MacedoThiago Macedo | W | Pts: 1x0 | WP Qualifier | 69KG | RR | 2022 |
36415 | Haidar Abbas | W | Pts: 7x2 | World Pro | 69KG | R1 | 2022 |
36419 | D. Razmadze | W | Pts: 13x0 | World Pro | 69KG | 4F | 2022 |
36422 | Kalel Santos | W | Triangle armlock | World Pro | 69KG | SF | 2022 |
36423 | Pablo LavaselliPablo Lavaselli | W | Pts: 6x2 | World Pro | 69KG | F | 2022 |
37727 | Wanki ChaeWanki Chae | W | Pts: 3x0 | Spyder RTBB | 65KG | 4F | 2023 |
38513 | Brian MahechaBrian Mahecha | W | Pts: 4x2 | Pan American | 70KG | 8F | 2023 |
38518 | Richar NogueiraRichar Nogueira | W | Pts: 10x2 | Pan American | 70KG | 4F | 2023 |
38926 | Salem Almesmari | W | Armbar | Presidents Cup | 69KG | RR | 2023 |
38931 | M. Alamri | W | Pts: 2x0 | Presidents Cup | 69KG | RR | 2023 |
40413 | Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo Moizinho | W | Pts: 6x6, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | 8F | 2023 |
40420 | Joao MendesJoao Mendes | W | Referee Decision | World Champ. | 70KG | 4F | 2023 |
40424 | Fabricio AndreyFabricio Andrey | W | Referee Decision | World Champ. | 70KG | SF | 2023 |
44866 | B. Menmahammed | W | Pts: 5x1 | World Pro | 69KG | 8F | 2023 |
44875 | Thomy Yano | W | Choke from back | World Pro | 69KG | 4F | 2023 |
44877 | Jefferson FagundesJefferson Fagundes | W | Pts: 9x4 | World Pro | 69KG | SF | 2023 |
44879 | Sebastian SerpaSebastian Serpa | W | Pts: 3x0 | World Pro | 69KG | F | 2023 |
46463 | Florian BayiliFlorian Bayili | W | Choke from back | European Open | 70KG | 8F | 2024 |
46471 | Sam McNallySam McNally | W | Pts: 2x0 | European Open | 70KG | 4F | 2024 |
48009 | Danilo MoreiraDanilo Moreira | W | Choke from back | Pan American | 70KG | 8F | 2024 |
48013 | Ademir BarretoAdemir Barreto | W | Referee Decision | Pan American | 70KG | 4F | 2024 |
49300 | Luiz Barroso | W | Choke from back | Brasileiro | 70KG | 8F | 2024 |
49305 | Ademir BarretoAdemir Barreto | W | Pts: 2x0 | Brasileiro | 70KG | 4F | 2024 |
50331 | Brian MahechaBrian Mahecha | W | Pts: 10x6 | World Champ. | 70KG | R2 | 2024 |
50345 | Daniel MairaDaniel Maira | W | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 70KG | 8F | 2024 |
50352 | Fabricio AndreyFabricio Andrey | W | Pts: 6x6, Adv | World Champ. | 70KG | 4F | 2024 |
51759 | Mateus Santos | W | Armbar | ADGS RJ | 69KG | R1 | 2024 |
51774 | Anderson Duarte | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADGS RJ | 69KG | R2 | 2024 |
51783 | Tiago Santos | W | Pts: 18x0 | ADGS RJ | 69KG | 8F | 2024 |
51787 | Sebastian SerpaSebastian Serpa | W | Pts: 5x3 | ADGS RJ | 69KG | 4F | 2024 |
51789 | Vinicius Souza | W | Pts: 5x5 | ADGS RJ | 69KG | SF | 2024 |
51790 | Israel SousaIsrael Sousa | W | Pts: 7x6 | ADGS RJ | 69KG | F | 2024 |
53129 | Matheus Onda | W | Choke from back | BJJ Clubes | 70KG | 4F | 2024 |
Diego Sodré VS Damion Oranday