Fernando Reis

Fernando Andrade dos Reis (or simply Fernando Reis) is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Fábio Gurgel, and a former student of Tiago Rocha, as well as one of Alliance Academy‘s top representatives in the super-heavyweight division. Fernando made a name for himself in the lower belt divisions of the sport with medals in all of IBJJF’s top tournaments, including the World Championship, Pan American Championship and Brazilian Nationals.

Fernando Reis Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Fernando Andrade dos Reis

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: M. Maeda > C. Gracie > H. Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Fábio Gurgel > Fernando Reis

Main Achievements:

• 1st Place UAEJJF South America Continental Pro (2018)
• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals No-Gi (2017)
• 1st Place IBJJF Floripa Winter Open (2018 / 2019**)
• 1st Place IBJJF Rio Open (2019)
• 1st Place IBJJF Charlotte Open (2016**)
• 1st Place IBJJF Rio Winter Open (2017/2016)
• 1st Place UAEJJF Gramado Pro (2016)
• 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2018)
• 2nd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, RJ (2018)
• 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2011** blue, 2012/2013* purple, 2015 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2013** purple)
• 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2014 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2014 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2015** brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF Brasilia Open (2013 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF NY Open (2014 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF Boston Open (2014 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015/2016 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2012 purple, 2014/2016 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2010 blue, 2013 purple, 2014 brown)
• 2nd Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2013 brown)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2015 brown)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2016 brown)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Rio Open (2012 purple, 2013 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Pressure Passing

Weight Division: Super Pesado (100kg/221lbs)

Team/Association: Alliance

Fernando Reis Biography

Fernando Andrade dos Reis was born on November 6, 1992 in Uberlândia a town in the state of Minas Gerais – Brazil.

Fernando’s first love in martial arts was judo, when he a child. His mother, however, did not agree with combat sports, deeming them too violent for her children. As time went by mixed martial arts (MMA) gained notoriety, and it was through that sport that dos Reis became aware of jiu jitsu. He was 10 years old at the time.

After a friend showed Fernando a few jiu jitsu techniques, his judo ambitions were thrown out the window, and his focus turned towards BJJ. Through his strong bargaining capabilities, Fernando managed to convince his father to take him to a grappling academy. He was 13 when he started training under the guidance of Tiago Rocha.

As a juvenile blue belt Fernando Reis was already regarded as a rising star in the sport, transforming his life around jiu jitsu. As he got to brown belt, considering his aspirations in the sport and instructor Tiago’s connections with the Alliance headquarters, Fernando moved to Sao Paulo to reap the benefits of a more competitive training environment.

This new chapter in Fernando’s life led him to important titles, including South American Champion, Brazilian Champion and World Championship runner-up, before being handed his black belt on June 2016 by one of team Alliance’s leaders, Fábio Gurgel.

Cover photo by William Burkhardt of BJJPix.

Fernando Reis vs Todd Mueckenheim

Fernando Reis vs Djalma Spindola