Enderson Dias de Almeida is a professional jiu-jitsu athlete and a black belt under Vinicius Marinho who also worked extensively with coach Melqui Galvão while representing GF Team, Fight Sports, Dream Art, and MJN Jiu-Jitsu teams in the sport’s global circuit. Enderson Dias first made waves in the sport in the colored belt rank by medaling in the top International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournaments such as the World, European, and Pan Championships, later going on to cement his career at the professional level. He is also the twin brother of another well-known jiu-jitsu athlete, Larissa Dias.
Enderson Dias Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Enderson Dias de Almeida
Nickname: Enderson is often called “Varão” by his peers, a name that signifies “Devout” in Portuguese, which relates back to Dias’ religiousness.
Lineage: Luis França > Oswaldo Fadda > Monir Salomão > Júlio César Pereira > Vinicius Marinho > Enderson Dias
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2019 blue)
- 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2020 purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2017 blue, 2019 purple)
- 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, LA (2019 purple)
- 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, RJ (2017 blue)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021** brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019* blue, 2021 brown)
Favorite Position/Technique: Open Guard
Weight Division: Meio Pesado (88,30 kg / 195.0 lbs)
Team/Association: MJN Jiu-Jitsu
Enderson Dias Biography
Enderson Dias was born on September 03, 1998, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with his twin sister, Larissa, growing up in the Engenho Novo area located in the northern territory of Rio.
Influenced by his father – who was a Thai boxing coach – Enderson joined the local Muay Thai school at the age of 15. His love for martial arts drove him to jiu-jitsu two years later, a decision heavily influenced by one of his school friends who already practiced the gentle art at the time.
Enderson’s first instructor was none other than Vinicius Marinho, a well-known athlete in the region and one of the top GF Team representatives at the time. Soon after Dias started, his sister, Larissa, also joined the workgroup.
As a white belt, Enderson started seeing solid results on the competition scene, which included a silver medal in the Brazilian Nationals’ novice division in 2016. Galvanized by his performances, Dias became obsessed with training, running his schedule on a full-time basis from very early in his career.
The fruits of his labor saw a quick climb through the ranks of the sport, while under the guidance of coach Marinho. Dias would also work with other instructors once Vinicius left Brazil to live abroad, being particularly close to coach Melqui Galvão in Manaus. Ederson’s hard work led to his black belt promotion in January 2022 from the hands of Vinicius Marinho, after an eventful 2021 brown belt campaign, where he earned silver medals at the World and Pan Championships.
Enderson Dias Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
27 (54%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
5 (10%) -
BY SUBMISSION
16 (32%) -
BY DECISION
1 (2%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
1 (2%)
16 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
7 (50%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
1 (7%) -
BY SUBMISSION
3 (21%) -
BY DECISION
1 (7%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (7%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
3 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
Enderson Dias Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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30831 | Horlando MonteiroHorlando Monteiro | L | Pts: 4x2 | Dallas Open | 88KG | F | 2022 |
31263 | Hugo MarquesHugo Marques | L | Pts: 2x2, Pen | Charleston Open | ABS | SF | 2022 |
31283 | Sebastian RodriguezSebastian Rodriguez | L | Referee Decision | Charleston Open | 88KG | 4F | 2022 |
31728 | Manuel RibamarManuel Ribamar | L | Pts: 4x2 | Pan American | 88KG | R1 | 2022 |
33022 | Gustavo BatistaGustavo Batista | L | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 88KG | 4F | 2022 |
34679 | Ronaldo JuniorRonaldo Junior | L | Pts: 1x0 | Grand Slam MIA | 85KG | 4F | 2022 |
37723 | Javier BarterJavier Barter | L | Toe hold | Atlanta WO | ABS | SF | 2023 |
38581 | Jansen GomesJansen Gomes | L | Pts: 2x0 | Pan American | 88KG | 4F | 2023 |
40497 | Matheus SpirandeliMatheus Spirandeli | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Champ. | 88KG | 8F | 2023 |
44681 | Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt Sousa | L | Injury | Miami FO | ABS | F | 2023 |
49548 | Javier BarterJavier Barter | L | Choke from back | Atlanta SPO | 94KG | RR | 2024 |
49562 | Javier BarterJavier Barter | L | Toe hold | Atlanta SPO | ABS | F | 2024 |
50439 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Pts: 4x0 | World Champ. | 88KG | 4F | 2024 |
53497 | Uanderson FerreiraUanderson Ferreira | L | Pts: 2x0 | ADGS DLS | 85KG | SF | 2024 |
30827 | Yan LucasYan Lucas | W | Pts: 2x0 | Dallas Open | 88KG | 4F | 2022 |
30830 | Rodrigo TatuRodrigo Tatu | W | 50/50 armbar | Dallas Open | 88KG | SF | 2022 |
31256 | Estevan MartinezEstevan Martinez | W | Pts: 10x0 | Charleston Open | ABS | R1 | 2022 |
31261 | Gabriel Araujo | W | Points | Charleston Open | ABS | 4F | 2022 |
32565 | Victor Braz | W | Choke from back | Atlanta SPO | 94KG | 4F | 2022 |
32567 | Jeferson GuaresiJeferson Guaresi | W | Referee Decision | Atlanta SPO | 94KG | SF | 2022 |
32569 | Matheus GodoyMatheus Godoy | W | Points | Atlanta SPO | 94KG | F | 2022 |
32814 | Jan Zander | W | Adv | Houston Open | O100KG | SF | 2022 |
32818 | Jan Zander | W | Pts: 9x0 | Houston Open | ABS | R1 | 2022 |
32822 | Austin OrandayAustin Oranday | W | Botinha | Houston Open | ABS | 4F | 2022 |
33013 | Wellington LuisWellington Luis | W | Pts: 8x8, Adv | World Champ. | 88KG | 8F | 2022 |
33471 | Rodrigo TatuRodrigo Tatu | W | Pts: 6x6, Adv | American Nat. | 94KG | 4F | 2022 |
33475 | Marcos Lopes | W | Pts: 4x2 | American Nat. | 94KG | SF | 2022 |
33826 | Filipe Pimentel | W | Pts: 2x0 | Orlando SMO | 94KG | SF | 2022 |
33827 | Johanan Vielma | W | Pts: 6x0 | Orlando SMO | 94KG | F | 2022 |
33838 | Elijah DorseyElijah Dorsey | W | Botinha | Orlando SMO | ABS | 8F | 2022 |
33846 | Sebastian RodriguezSebastian Rodriguez | W | Adv | Orlando SMO | ABS | SF | 2022 |
34685 | Enrique March | W | Pts: 11x3 | Grand Slam MIA | 85KG | RPC | 2022 |
34687 | Marcos TinocoMarcos Tinoco | W | Pts: 4x3 | Grand Slam MIA | 85KG | RPC | 2022 |
34689 | Carlos Neto | W | Pts: 2x1 | Grand Slam MIA | 85KG | 3RD | 2022 |
37705 | David Rodriguez | W | Pts: 19x4 | Atlanta WO | 94KG | SF | 2023 |
37706 | Robert Dunn | W | Armlock | Atlanta WO | 94KG | F | 2023 |
37721 | Emilio HernandezEmilio Hernandez | W | Armbar | Atlanta WO | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
38571 | Rafael PaganiniRafael Paganini | W | Pts: 6x0 | Pan American | 88KG | R1 | 2023 |
38578 | Pedro MachadoPedro Machado | W | Pts: 6x4 | Pan American | 88KG | 8F | 2023 |
40480 | Lucas LisboaLucas Lisboa | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 88KG | R1 | 2023 |
41774 | Dayvison Calado | W | Pts: 2x0 | Orlando SMO | 94KG | SF | 2023 |
41776 | Eric Schlosser | W | Botinha | Orlando SMO | 94KG | F | 2023 |
42336 | Max Weslei | W | Pts: 6x2 | NHaven Open | 94KG | SF | 2023 |
42337 | Italo LimaItalo Lima | W | Pts: 8x4 | NHaven Open | 94KG | F | 2023 |
43577 | Dayvison Calado | W | Armbar | Charlotte Open | 94KG | F | 2023 |
43587 | Michael Medeiros | W | Choke from back | Charlotte Open | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
43591 | Inacio SantosInacio Santos | W | Botinha | Charlotte Open | ABS | SF | 2023 |
46407 | Leandro Apollo | W | Submission | AJP Orlando | 120KG | SF | 2024 |
46408 | Fawaz Haddadin | W | Submission | AJP Orlando | 120KG | F | 2024 |
46409 | Fawaz Haddadin | W | Pts: 11x0 | AJP Orlando | ABS | 4F | 2024 |
46775 | Luccas LiraLuccas Lira | W | Pts: 11x0 | Miami Open | 94KG | F | 2024 |
49525 | Thiago Gontijo | W | Pts: 4x0 | NA Cont. Pro | 94KG | SF | 2024 |
49526 | Thiago Gontijo | W | Pts: 10x1 | NA Cont. Pro | 94KG | F | 2024 |
49547 | Dayvison Calado | W | Pts: 21x2 | Atlanta SPO | 94KG | RR | 2024 |
49557 | Dayvison Calado | W | Pts: 12x0 | Atlanta SPO | ABS | 4F | 2024 |
49560 | Huthayfah Penney | W | Choke from back | Atlanta SPO | ABS | SF | 2024 |
50422 | Alex MunisAlex Munis | W | Pts: 2x0 | World Champ. | 88KG | R1 | 2024 |
50438 | Sebastian RodriguezSebastian Rodriguez | W | DQ | World Champ. | 88KG | 8F | 2024 |
52075 | Nicholas McCann | W | Choke from back | Orlando SMO | 94KG | SF | 2024 |
52077 | Filipe Pimentel | W | Armbar | Orlando SMO | 94KG | F | 2024 |
53489 | Herminio Mora | W | Choke from back | ADGS DLS | 85KG | R1 | 2024 |
53493 | Guilherme Azevedo | W | Pts: 5x0 | ADGS DLS | 85KG | 4F | 2024 |
53501 | Francisco LoFrancisco Lo | W | Pts: 3x3 | ADGS DLS | 85KG | RPC | 2024 |
53502 | Rafael BorgesRafael Borges | W | Pts: 1x0 | ADGS DLS | 85KG | 3RD | 2024 |