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Francisco Cuneo is an Argentinian grappler and a black belt in both judo and jiu-jitsu. Hailed as one of the top judo competitors in South America and a former member of Argentina’s National Judo Squad (2005-2014), Cuneo would later transition to BJJ, competing extensively in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit and earning a black belt under Master Ricardo De La Riva while working also with Murilo Santana and Eduardo Santos.

Francisco Cuneo Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Francisco Cuneo

Nickname: Cuneo is often called “Paco” which is a traditional way of shortening the name Francisco in Spanish-speaking nations.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Ricardo De La Riva > Francisco Cuneo

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2022)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals NOGI (2022)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2021)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2020)

Main Achievements (Judo):

  • 2nd Place Pan Championship (2009)
  • 3rd Place Brazil World Cup (2008)
  • 3rd Place PJC World Cup (2012)
  • 3rd Place Olympic Festival (2014)

Weight Division: Peso Leve (76,00 kg / 168.0 lbs)

Favorite Position/Technique: Uchi Mata & Guillotine

Team/Association: Gentle Art / Unity JJ

Francisco Cuneo Biography

Francisco Cuneo was born on October 21, 1984, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, growing up in the Caballito neighborhood.

The first sport Cuneo fell in love with was judo, an activity he started at the age of 16, with sensei Pablo Diaz Soto at a local judo venue named Club Italiano. Deeply embedded in judo culture from the get-go, and supported by coach Diaz Soto, a former instructor at the Argentinian National Judo Squad, Cuneo started making waves in the tournament circuit early on.

In 2004, three years into his judo training, Francisco Cuneo conquered his first Argentinian National. Although only a brown belt at the time, Cuneo was competing in the toughest division of the adult category, the Seniors, a class built for black belts and pro athletes. The title would earn him his black belt rank and a place on Argentina’s National Team, a position Francisco kept from 2005-to-2014, there working with sensei Tigran Karhanyan and Paula Pareto.

Although a judoka at heart, Francisco was interested in jiu-jitsu from early in his grappling career, seeing it as a path to a more complete game. A more technical ground approach to complete Cuneo’s world-class stand-up skills.

Early on Francisco Cuneo started visiting the jiu-jitsu academies of Sebastian Munoz and Francisco Questa, two BJJ pioneers in Argentina. Following the jiu-jitsu federation’s protocol for top-tier judo players, instructors Munoz and Questa promoted Cuneo to purple belt. During these times, Cuneo also trained at Lotus Jiu-Jitsu with Mariano Grana, although the majority of Cuneo’s development in BJJ took place through his own research.

In 2014 Francisco Cuneo started a jiu-jitsu class of his own as a De La Riva team affiliate. Although a purple belt in BJJ at the time, Cuneo was already a celebrated judoka with a wealth of experience competing in both rulesets. After continuous visits to Brazil to train, Francisco earned his black belt from Ricardo De La Riva. The promotion took place in late 2016.

With time, Francisco’s interest in jiu-jitsu drove him away from judo. He became a full-time BJJ practitioner in 2019, after earning an invite from Eduardo Santos of the Gentle Art Studio (Lotus Club New York) to travel to America. While in New York City, Francisco worked with both Gentle Art and Unity Jiu-Jitsu.

Francisco Cuneo Grappling Record

76 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    47 (62%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    11 (14%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    14 (18%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (5%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

14 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Guillotine
36
5
#86e620
Armbar
14
2
#5AD3D1
Katagatame
14
2
#d1212a
RNC
14
2
#fad11b
Aoki lock
7
1
#f58822
North south choke
7
1
#224aba
Kimura
7
1
14
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
55 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    28 (51%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (7%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    17 (31%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (7%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    2 (4%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

17 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
RNC
35
6
#86e620
Armbar
12
2
#5AD3D1
Straight ankle lock
12
2
#d1212a
Triangle
12
2
#fad11b
Mounted X choke
6
1
#f58822
Calf slicer
6
1
#224aba
Short choke
6
1
#ff9124
Kneebar
6
1
#bf1f6c
Toe hold
6
1
17
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Francisco Cuneo Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
17090Gabriel BrasilLPointsVitoria NGO73KGSF2018
17097Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiLStraight ankle lockVitoria NGOABSSF2018
17905Aquila de PaulaLPointsCuritiba SPO76KGSF2018
17932Luciano BernertLPointsCuritiba SPNGO73KGF2018
18429Anselmo GomesLKneebarSalvador SPO.76KGF2018
18608Frederico SilvaLPts: 2x2, AdvNoGi Worlds73KG4F2018
19742Servio TulioServio TulioLRNCADCC SP Trials77KGR12019
19818Leonilson FerreiraLPointsRio FO82KGSF2019
19836Ygor RodriguesYgor RodriguesLPointsRio Fall NGO79KGF2019
19839Andre AguiarLPointsRio Fall NGOABSF2019
20528Romario TeodoroLPointsSalvador FO82KGF2019
20539Romario TeodoroLPointsSalvador FNGO79KGF2019
22679Pedro VerasPedro VerasLToe holdNYC Fall NGO73KGSF2019
24433Ronaldo JuniorRonaldo JuniorLTriangleAtlanta OpenABS4F2020
24466Rodrigo FrancioniRodrigo FrancioniLPts: 2x0No Gi Pan Am.73KGSF2020
24516Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLArmbarNo Gi Pan Am.ABS8F2020
25228Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiLPts: 5x2Dallas NGO73KGSF2021
25246Oliver TazaOliver TazaLPts: 6x2Dallas NGOABS4F2021
25454Mauricio BobadillaLN/AOrlando NGO73KGSF2021
25473Giancarlo BodoniGiancarlo BodoniLStraight ankle lockOrlando NGOABS4F2021
25827Luan AndreiLuan AndreiLPts: 4x0Houston NGO73KGSF2021
26026Kieran KichukKieran KichukLTriangleN.Orleans NGO73KGF2021
26038Matheus GabrielMatheus GabrielLPts: 4x0N.Orleans NGOABSSF2021
26112Joao MendesJoao MendesLPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Pan Am.73KG8F2021
26283JZ CavalcanteLArmbarMiami NGO79KGF2021
26561Sergio ArdilaSergio ArdilaLPts: 0x0, AdvAtlanta NGO79KGSF2021
26574Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoLPts: 2x0Atlanta NGOABSF2021
26728Luan AndreiLuan AndreiLPts: 2x0American NGN79KGSF2021
27012Luan AndreiLuan AndreiLPts: 4x0Orlando NGO79KGF2021
27023Helton JoseHelton JoseLReferee DecisionOrlando NGOABSSF2021
27060Michael SalazarLPointsPhoenix NGO79KGF2021
27362Dante LeonDante LeonLPts: 9x0Charleston SNGABSSF2021
30682Rodrigo GortariLReferee DecisionMiami WO82KGSF2022
30690Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielLPts: 0x0, AdvMiami WOABSR12022
30786Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLMounted X chokeDallas Open82KGSF2022
30823Oliver TazaOliver TazaLPts: 4x0Dallas NGO79KGSF2022
30836Matheus GalvaoLPointsDallas NGOABSSF2022
31240Andre GoisAndre GoisLPts: 7x0Charleston Open82KGSF2022
31262Hugo MarquesHugo MarquesLRNCCharleston NGO79KGF2022
31266Vagner RochaVagner RochaLRNCCharleston NGOABSSF2022
32552Oliver TazaOliver TazaLReferee DecisionAtlanta SPNGO79KGSF2022
32559Joao CostaJoao CostaLPts: 0x0, PenAtlanta SPNGOABSF2022
32793Matheus GalvaoLN/AHouston NGO79KGSF2022
32804Andre PorfirioAndre PorfirioLCalf slicerHouston NGOABSSF2022
33796Dante LeonDante LeonLPointsOrlando SMNGO79KGSF2022
33808Vagner RochaVagner RochaLPointsOrlando SMNGOABS4F2022
34793Eduardo AvelarEduardo AvelarLPts: 2x0JJ Con NG79KGSF2022
35588Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoLPts: 4x0NoGi PanABSSF2022
35835Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoLReferee DecisionCharleston FNGOABSSF2022
35906Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLPts: 4x0Houston FNGO79KGF2022
35920Victor HugoVictor HugoLPenHouston FNGOABSF2022
36202Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt SousaLRNCNashville NGOABSF2022
36697Pedro MarinhoPedro MarinhoLRNCWaco NGOABSF2022
36750Victor HugoVictor HugoLShort chokeNoGi WorldsABS4F2022
36827John CombsJohn CombsLRNCNoGi Worlds79KG4F2022
17089Italo GulesWNorth south chokeVitoria NGO73KG4F2018
17095Juan VianaWKatagatameVitoria NGOABS4F2018
17187Luciano BernertWPointsFloripa W. NGO73KGSF2018
17188Osmar TellesWRNCFloripa W. NGO73KGF2018
17899Andre NagaishiWPointsCuritiba SPO76KGR12018
17902Matheus LinharesWPointsCuritiba SPO76KG4F2018
17931Alexandre VieiraAlexandre VieiraWPointsCuritiba SPNGO73KGSF2018
18427Lucas RoccoWPointsSalvador SPO.76KG4F2018
18428Pedro AsevedoWPointsSalvador SPO.76KGSF2018
18434Bruno SantosWPointsSalvador SPNGO73KGSF2018
18435Deyvid MatosWGuillotineSalvador SPNGO73KGF2018
18603Rafael DomingosWKimuraNoGi Worlds73KGR12018
18607Dustin AkbariWPointsNoGi Worlds73KG8F2018
19816Giovani BernardoWPointsRio FO82KG4F2019
19834Antonio PalaganoWPointsRio Fall NGO79KGSF2019
19837Marcos GoulartWPointsRio Fall NGOABS4F2019
19838Christofer FeijoWPointsRio Fall NGOABSSF2019
20525Afonso SilvaWPointsSalvador FO82KG4F2019
20526Alisson FerrazWPointsSalvador FO82KGSF2019
20538Lucas LimaWPointsSalvador FNGO79KGSF2019
22678Matthew KocalWArmbarNYC Fall NGO73KG4F2019
24462Adam BenayounAdam BenayounWReferee DecisionNo Gi Pan Am.73KG4F2020
25226Todd WallingWPointsDallas NGO73KG4F2021
25452Marco TeranWN/AOrlando NGO73KG4F2021
25825Daniel DinizDaniel DinizWAdvHouston NGO73KG4F2021
26036Robert DunnWPts: 12x0N.Orleans NGOABS4F2021
26197Lucas NoratLucas NoratWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Pan Am.ABSR12021
26282Giann MoramarcoWPointsMiami NGO79KGSF2021
26572Damion OrandayDamion OrandayWPointsAtlanta NGOABSSF2021
26723Juan ArmendarizWPts: 0x0, AdvAmerican NGN79KG8F2021
26725Saul VirayaWPts: 2x2, AdvAmerican NGN79KG4F2021
27011Adolfo AriasWPointsOrlando NGO79KGSF2021
27021Adolfo SuarezWPointsOrlando NGOABS4F2021
27059Jeremiah VanceWPts: 6x0Phoenix NGO79KGSF2021
27352Rodrigo GortariWPts: 0x0, AdvCharleston SNG79KGSF2021
27353Tyler ScalisiWGuillotineCharleston SNG79KGF2021
27359Charles McGuireWArmbarCharleston SNGABS4F2021
30784Austin OrandayWPts: 6x0Dallas Open82KG4F2022
30822Matheus GalvaoWPts: 0x0, AdvDallas NGO79KG4F2022
30834Bryan PetersonWPointsDallas NGOABS4F2022
31261Joao AlbuquerqueWGuillotineCharleston NGO79KGSF2022
32558Clay MayfieldWGuillotineAtlanta SPNGOABSRR2022
32603Oliver TazaOliver TazaWN/AChicago SPNGO73KGSF2022
32604Michael BackmanWN/AChicago SPNGO73KGF2022
32803Andrew KimlerWN/AHouston NGOABS4F2022
33366Andrew PardeeWPts: 2x0Washington NGO79KGRR2022
33368Robert SullivanWPts: 2x0Washington NGO79KGF2022
33465Thiago GirundiWRNCAmerican NGN79KGSF2022
33466Edmund KimWPts: 3x0American NGN79KGF2022
34406Oliver SengWN/AN. Haven NGO79KGSF2022
35235Colon SantanaWAoki lockAtlanta FNGO79KGSF2022
35237Sergio ArdilaSergio ArdilaWPts: 0x0, AdvAtlanta FNGO79KGF2022
35534Clay MayfieldWPts: 2x0NoGi Pan79KG8F2022
35538Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Pan79KG4F2022
35540Matheus GalvaoWReferee DecisionNoGi Pan79KGSF2022
35579Alexander SeaverWN/ANoGi PanABS8F2022
35585Igor SchneiderIgor SchneiderWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi PanABS4F2022
35826Clay MayfieldWPointsCharleston FNGO79KGSF2022
35827Gialysson FreitasGialysson FreitasWPointsCharleston FNGO79KGF2022
35831Ricky SemigliaWPts: 11x0Charleston FNGOABS4F2022
35905Vinicius WongWPts: 7x0Houston FNGO79KGSF2022
35914Vinicius WongWAdvHouston FNGOABS4F2022
35919Felipe CostaFelipe CostaWPointsHouston FNGOABSSF2022
36187Lucas BritoWPts: 2x0Nashville NGO79KGSF2022
36188Jonathan LaneWKatagatameNashville NGO79KGF2022
36198Lucas BritoWPts: 7x2Nashville NGOABS4F2022
36200Clay MayfieldWPts: 7x2Nashville NGOABSSF2022
36534Joao CostaJoao CostaWPointsNHaven FNGO97KGF2022
36538Alexander SenecoWPointsNHaven FNGOABS4F2022
36540Brian BeauryBrian BeauryWPointsNHaven FNGOABSSF2022
36688Michael EsquivelWPts: 12x0Waco NGO85KGSF2022
36689Avery BrooksWReferee DecisionWaco NGO85KGF2022
36693Erick BarretoWGuillotineWaco NGOABS4F2022
36696Lukete SilvaLukete SilvaWReferee DecisionWaco NGOABSSF2022
36743Freddy VosgroneWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi WorldsABS8F2022
36825Rolando SamsonRolando SamsonWPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds79KG8F2022
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