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Francisco Iturralde, commonly known as “Sinistro” is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Fernando “Soluço” Di Piero of the Alliance academy, being the first big name to come out of Ecuador in this sport. A 2x World Champion in the juvenile division, Sinistro was quick to make his mark in grappling, later cementing his status as the top talent in South America’s west coast with medals at the Pan American Championships, European Open and countless others.

Francisco Iturralde Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Francisco Antonio Iturralde Lara

Nickname: “Sinistro” literally means sinister in portuguese, however, the common use of the word in Brazilian slang is to describe something out of the ordinary. In Francisco’s case, his coach Fernando di Piero labeled Iturralde “Sinistro” due to his outstanding skill on the mat when he was just 14 years old.

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos GracieHelio Gracie >Rolls GracieRomero CavalcantiFábio Gurgel > Fernando Di Piero > Francisco Iturralde

Main Achievements:

  • IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Champion (2013)
  • IBJJF European International Champion (2014)
  • IBJJF Pan American Championship Runner-up (2016)
  • IBJJF World No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2016)
  • IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2014)
  • IBJJF European Championship 3rd Place (2014*/2015)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • IBJJF World Champion (2008/2009 blue juvenile, 2011 purple)
  • IBJJF Pan American Champion (2008/2009* blue juvenile)
  • IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Champion (2012 brown)
  • IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Runner-up (2009 purple, 2011 brown)
  • IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2010 purple/2013 brown)
  • IBJJF World No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2009* purple, 2010** purple, 2011 brown)
  • IBJJF Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2009 blue juvenile, 2011* purple)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: n/a

Weight Division: Peso Leve (76kg/167lbs)

Team/Association: Alliance

Francisco Iturralde Biography

Francisco Iturralde was born on May 17, 1992 in Guayquil, Ecuador.

During his early teens, 13 years old to be precise, Francisco started training jiu jitsu, influenced by his older brothers Leonardo and Juan Miguel who already practised the martial art. Sinistro’s tuition would later be taken over by Fernando “Soluço” Di Piero, a pioneering figure for jiu jitsu in Ecuador.

Franciso’s talent was evident from the get-go, earning him to junior world titles and the “Sinistro” (Sinister) nickname. Even though he was only a teenager, Iturralde was incredibly focussed and soon understood what it took to be an elite athlete in such a demanding sport, making the decision to move to Florida – USA (where he had family members) to train at Alliance HQ more regularly and be closer to the main Brazilian jiu jitsu competition circuit.

As a brown belt Sinistro spent some time training at the Alliance Academy with Fabio Clemente and Babs Olusanmokun.

Climbing the ranks of jiu jitsu, Sinistro became well known for his entertaining grappling style, often depicted as scrambly and submission driven. His incredible style ultimately led to his black belt, awarded on June 17, 2013 by Fernando Soluço (who had also awarded all of Francisco’s previous belts).

2013 was also the year when Francisco decided to change his diet, first to vegetarianism and later to vegan, becoming one of the strongest ambassadors for this plant based lifestyle in the sport of jiu jitsu, an ethos followed my many important figures in combat sports such as Carlos and Helio Gracie, Walid Ismail, Nick and Nate Diaz, to name a few.

After two years spent in New York Sinistro moved to Los Angeles, to train with Rubens Charles “Cobrinha” in one of Alliance’s top affiliates.

Cover photo by William Burkhardt of BJJPix.

Francisco Iturralde Grappling Record

73 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    22 (30%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    35 (48%)
  • BY DECISION
    7 (10%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    2 (3%)

35 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke
14
5
#86e620
Armbar
14
5
#5AD3D1
RNC
11
4
#d1212a
Kneebar
11
4
#fad11b
Bow and arrow
11
4
#f58822
Choke from back
11
4
#224aba
Triangle
11
4
#ff9124
Submission
9
3
#bf1f6c
Necktie
3
1
#22c9a5
Darce choke
3
1
35
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
44 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    19 (43%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (14%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    12 (27%)
  • BY DECISION
    5 (11%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (2%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (2%)

12 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
RNC
17
2
#86e620
Choke from back
17
2
#5AD3D1
Loop choke
8
1
#d1212a
Katagatame
8
1
#fad11b
Armbar
8
1
#f58822
Estima lock
8
1
#224aba
Triangle
8
1
#ff9124
Arm in guillotine
8
1
#bf1f6c
Submission
8
1
#22c9a5
Toe hold
8
1
12
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Francisco Iturralde Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
4841Renan BorgesLLoop chokeBoston Summer O.76KGF2013
5133Vitor OliveiraVitor OliveiraLPts: 0x0, AdvIBJJF Pro League82KGSF2013
5362JT TorresJT TorresLAdvPan American76KG4F2014
5466M. PerezLReferee DecisionFIVE Cali. 277KGSF2014
5475Arnaldo MaidanaArnaldo MaidanaLAdvFIVE Cali. 2ABS4F2014
5784Celso ViniciusCelso ViniciusLPts: 5x2World Champ.76KGR12014
5950JT TorresJT TorresLPointsAmerican Nat.82KGF2014
5959Josh HingerJosh HingerLDQAm. Nat. NoGi82KGSF2014
5961Josh HingerJosh HingerLPts: 11x0Am. Nat. NoGiABS4F2014
5978Vitor OliveiraVitor OliveiraLPointsNo Gi Pan Am.79KGSF2014
6091Vitor OliveiraVitor OliveiraLPts: 4x2IBJJF Pro League82KGF2014
6586Davi RamosDavi RamosLPts: 2x0European82KGSF2015
6827Felipe CesarFelipe CesarLPts: 4x2Pan American82KGR12015
7020Rafael RosendoLN/ANY Spring Open82KGSF2015
7302Murilo SantanaMurilo SantanaLKatagatameBoston Spring OpenABSF2015
7459Jaime CanutoJaime CanutoLArmbarWorld Champ.82KG8F2015
7666Jonathan SatavaJonathan SatavaLPts: 5x2NY Summer Open82KGF2015
8419Thiago GaiaThiago GaiaLReferee DecisionNoGi Worlds73KG4F2015
9104Felipe CesarFelipe CesarLPts: 0x0, AdvUAEJJF NYC Pro77KGF2016
9123Felipe CesarFelipe CesarLPts: 2x2, AdvUAEJJF NYC ProLWABSF2016
9278Edwin NajmiEdwin NajmiLEstima lockPan American76KGF2016
9984JT TorresJT TorresLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.76KG4F2016
10830Joao RochaJoao RochaLRNCUS OpenABSF2016
10919Jonathan SatavaJonathan SatavaLPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds79KGSF2016
12174Michael LieraMichael LieraLTrianglePan American76KG4F2017
12647Jonathan SatavaJonathan SatavaLPts: 3x0World Pro77KGR12017
13115Celso ViniciusCelso ViniciusLPts: 2x0World Champ.76KG8F2017
13447Jamil Hill-TaylorJamil Hill-TaylorLReferee DecisionFIVE Super League70KG4F2017
13812Renato CanutoRenato CanutoLPts: 8x2Grand Slam LA77KGF2017
14283Renato CanutoRenato CanutoLPts: 9x0Long Beach Open76KGF2017
14688Felipe CesarFelipe CesarLPts: 4x0NoGi Worlds79KGR22017
15403Michael LieraMichael LieraLChoke from backPan American76KG4F2018
16489Celso ViniciusCelso ViniciusLArm in guillotineWorld Champ.76KGR22018
16619Tim SpriggsTim SpriggsLSubmissionWorld Champ.ABSRD2018
16971J. GracieLChoke from backW.S.O.G.81KGF2018
18614Marcio AndreMarcio AndreLToe holdNoGi Worlds73KG4F2018
19599Gabriel RolloGabriel RolloLPts: 16x4Pan American76KG4F2019
19686Gustavo BatistaGustavo BatistaLRNCPan AmericanABS4F2019
20719Igor SchneiderIgor SchneiderLPts: 11x2World Champ.ABSR12019
23424Dom HoskinsLReferee DecisionF2W 13677KGSPF2020
23711Jeremy JacksonJeremy JacksonLPts: 4x4, PenCopa Podio76KGRR2020
23719A. MunisLPts: 2x0Copa Podio76KGSF2020
23722Leo SilvaLeo SilvaLPts: 2x0Copa Podio76KG3RD2020
47426Gasratov RamazanLReferee DecisionAIGA Trials76KGSF2024
4831Bricklin WelchWN/AChicago S. Open76KGSF2013
4832P. Della MonicaWPts: 0x0, AdvChicago S. Open76KGF2013
4840Keith FlorianWPointsBoston Summer O.76KGSF2013
4964Kenny BakerWRNCNoGi Pan Am.79KG4F2013
4965Daniel TavaresWKneebarNoGi Pan Am.79KGSF2013
4966Vitor OliveiraVitor OliveiraWRNCNoGi Pan Am.79KGF2013
5253Pilo StylinWBow and arrowEuropean76KG4F2014
5256AJ AgazarmAJ AgazarmWPointsEuropean76KGSF2014
5777Ruy FradeWPointsWorld Champ.76KGR12014
5866Bruno SenaWN/ABoca Raton Open76KGSF2014
5867Rafael PereiraWPts: 10x0Boca Raton Open76KGF2014
5948Josh HingerJosh HingerWAdvAmerican Nat.82KGSF2014
6090Otavio SousaOtavio SousaWPts: 2x0IBJJF Pro League82KGSF2014
6580Paulo SchaufflerWPts: 14x0European82KGR22015
6584Luca AnacoretaLuca AnacoretaWChokeEuropean82KG4F2015
7016Caio AlmeidaCaio AlmeidaWN/ANY Spring Open82KG4F2015
7026Kevin MahechaKevin MahechaWChokeNY Spring OpenABS4F2015
7029Jeferson PereiraWN/ANY Spring OpenABSSF2015
7030Tim SpriggsTim SpriggsWDQNY Spring OpenABSF2015
7300Mansher KheraMansher KheraWN/ABoston Spring OpenABSSF2015
7330Greg McIntyreWArmbarMetamoris 6ABSSPF2015
7665Marcos TinocoMarcos TinocoWPointsNY Summer Open82KGSF2015
8112Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoWPointsDallas Open76KGSF2015
8113Kim TerraKim TerraWPointsDallas Open76KGF2015
8339Issa AbleWArmbarSeattle Open76KGSF2015
8340Kim TerraKim TerraWArmbarSeattle Open76KGF2015
8413Rafael BeneditoWPts: 2x2, AdvNoGi Worlds73KG8F2015
8898Daniel RivasWRNCF2W 2ABSSPF2016
9122Charles MurdockWChokeUAEJJF NYC ProLWABSSF2016
9270Luis LimaLuis LimaWChoke from backPan American76KG8F2016
9275AJ SousaAJ SousaWPts: 4x2Pan American76KG4F2016
9277Gabriel RolloGabriel RolloWPts: 2x2, AdvPan American76KGSF2016
9969Antonio MugnaimiWChoke from backWorld Champ.76KGR12016
10824Rafael BarbosaRafael BarbosaWPts: 7x0US Open82KGRR2016
10825Manny GonzalesWKneebarUS Open82KGRR2016
10911Sergio ArdilaSergio ArdilaWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Worlds79KGR12016
10917Lachlan GilesLachlan GilesWPts: 8x4NoGi Worlds79KG4F2016
11272Stephen MartinezWReferee DecisionFIVE Grappling76KGSPF2016
11779Eduardo VieiraWChoke from backEcuador Pro77KGSF2017
12035Magid HageWReferee DecisionFIVE SL82KGSPF2017
12158Enrique GalarzaWChoke from backPan American76KGR22017
12167Victor SilverioVictor SilverioWPts: 2x2, AdvPan American76KG8F2017
13109Matheus CostaMatheus CostaWKneebarWorld Champ.76KGR12017
13516Scott ThometzWN/ASan Jose Open76KGRR2017
13517Breno BittencourtBreno BittencourtWDQSan Jose Open76KGF2017
13585Blake NolanWNecktieSeattle Open76KG4F2017
13587Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroWRNCSeattle Open76KGSF2017
13588Ben ButtarsWArmbarSeattle Open76KGF2017
13809Yago EspindolaWChokeGrand Slam LA77KG4F2017
13811Yan LucasYan LucasWPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam LA77KGSF2017
14281Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroWKneebarLong Beach Open76KGSF2017
15012Piter FrankWSubmissionLA Open76KGSF2018
15399Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo FreitasWPts: 2x0Pan American76KG8F2018
16328Piter FrankWSubmissionSan Diego Open76KGF2018
16852Dom HoskinsWTriangleKO Finishers76KG4F2018
16853Kolo VidaWBow and arrowKO Finishers76KGSF2018
16854Jake ScovelWBow and arrowKO Finishers76KGF2018
16960Vagner RochaVagner RochaWReferee DecisionW.S.O.G.81KG8F2018
16965Michael PerezMichael PerezWReferee DecisionW.S.O.G.81KG4F2018
16968Ronaldo S.WReferee DecisionW.S.O.G.81KGSF2018
16970J. GracieWN/AW.S.O.G.81KG3RD2018
17374Arannick MonteroWChokeElite Sub League76KGSPF2018
18604Jeremiah VanceWPts: 9x0NoGi Worlds73KGR12018
19339Jeremy JacksonJeremy JacksonWDarce chokePortland Open76KGSF2019
19340Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroWBow and arrowPortland Open76KGF2019
23708Kanan ClarkeD---Copa Podio76KGRR2020
23714Leo SilvaLeo SilvaWArmbarCopa Podio76KGRR2020
34566Jhonny LoureiroJhonny LoureiroWReferee DecisionF2W 211N/ASPF2022
46247A. CumerlatoWTriangleADCC LB76KGR12024
46251M. SainzWPts: 2x0ADCC LB76KG8F2024
46257D. ColemanWTriangleADCC LB76KG4F2024
46259J. DawsonWSubmissionADCC LB76KGSF2024
46260Jonathan WilsonWReferee DecisionADCC LB76KGF2024
47418Boris TonevWTriangleAIGA Trials76KG4F2024

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