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João Paulo Neto (also sometimes referenced as Joao Goncalves) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Mário Reis and Moacir Mendes Júnior, as well as a former representative of the Alliance Academy in this sport’s international competitive circuit, later changing his allegiance to the Atos shield. Widely regarded as one of the top featherweights of his generation, Neto earned his reputation while competing in the lower belt ranks of the sport by conquering medals at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World, Brazilian Nationals, Pan American, and Abu Dhabi Federation (AJP / UAEJJF) Grand Slam Championships.

João Paulo Neto Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: João Paulo Gonçalves Neto

Nickname: N/A

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Álvaro Barreto > Sylvio Behring > Mário Reis (> Moacir Mendes Júnior) > João Paulo Neto

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – Rio de Janeiro (2017)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Bento Gonçalves Pro (2017)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF South Brazil Championship (2019**)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2013 blue)
  • 1st Place UAEJJF Brazil National Pro (2016 brown, 2015 purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2015 purple, 2014 blue)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2015 purple)
  • 2nd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – Rio de Janeiro (2016 purple)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2017 brown)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: DLR Guard

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70,00 kg / 154.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Alliance

João Paulo Neto Biography

João Paulo Neto was born on May 4, 1995, in Porto Alegre – South Brazil, though most of his infancy was spent in Canoas, a borough of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro.

It was in Canoas that João Paulo was initiated in martial arts, through judo at the age of 11. Highly dedicated to the Japanese art of throwing, training, and competing regularly Neto climbed the ranks quickly and reached the level of brown belt by the age of 13.

Around that same age (13) João Neto was a victim of a street mugging in which he was physically assaulted. This altercation changed his training mindset as he looked for a more self-defense-oriented discipline, finding what he was looking for in jiu-jitsu.

A well-known black belt in both jiu-jitsu and judo, Moacir Mendes was Neto’s first instructor, one that stood by João through every belt. Given that João’s family was from Porto Alegre, he visited the popular city regularly and even as a white belt he took advantage of this situation by training regularly at Mário Reis‘ PA Alliance Academy.

João Paulo Neto realized jiu-jitsu was his calling in life early on and as a blue belt became fully focussed on this sport/martial art, training and competing as his full-time occupation while adding a job as an instructor at Mário Reis’ academy after being promoted to brown belt.

2017 was an incredibly competitive year for João Paulo, who conquered medals in the top 3 International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation tournaments (Brazilian Nationals, Pan American, and World Championships). These tremendous achievements earned Neto his black belt from the hands of coaches Moacir and Reis on July 2 that year.

On May 2023, Neto represented the Atos Academy at the IBJJF World Championships, thus announcing his removal from the Alliance squad, a team he represented for 15 years.

Joao Neto Grappling Record

49 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    21 (43%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    9 (18%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    17 (35%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (4%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

17 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
59
10
#86e620
Triangle
24
4
#5AD3D1
Armbar
6
1
#d1212a
Toe hold
6
1
#fad11b
Brabo choke
6
1
17
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
27 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    9 (33%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (22%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    6 (22%)
  • BY DECISION
    5 (19%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (4%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

6 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
33
2
#86e620
North south choke
17
1
#5AD3D1
RNC
17
1
#d1212a
Arm in Ezekiel
17
1
#fad11b
Katagatame
17
1
6
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Joao Neto Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
16075Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 3x0WP Br Qualifier69KG4F2018
16470Brandon WalenskyBrandon WalenskyLPts: 2x0World Champ.70KGR12018
19056Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 2x0South Brazilian70KGSF2019
19091Vinicius TratorVinicius TratorLNorth south chokeSouth BrazilianABSF2019
19445Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 2x2, AdvGrand Slam LDN69KGSF2019
19494Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLPts: 0x0, AdvKing of Mats69KGRR2019
19934Pedro ValencaLReferee DecisionCuritiba Pro70KGF2019
20273Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLChoke from backBrasileiro70KGF2019
20618Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroLPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.70KGR22019
31955Vinicius PereiraVinicius PereiraLPts: 2x0Rio Fall Open76KG4F2022
32015Gabriel VenturaLReferee DecisionRio Fall OpenABS4F2022
32809Darlan CasacaLReferee DecisionSalvador Open82KGSF2022
33337Darlan CasacaLReferee DecisionFloripa WO82KGF2022
38219Alessandro BotelhoLReferee DecisionCuritiba SMO76KGSF2023
39165Jonatan BatistaLRNCSalvador NGO67KGRR2023
40523Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteLPts: 4x0World Champ.76KG8F2023
41336Gabriel AvilaLArm in EzekielBetim Open82KG4F2023
42328Guilherme DalpraLKatagatameFloripa WO76KGSF2023
42832Guilherme Dal PraLPts: 2x2, AdvDesafio HG77KGR12023
43695Guilherme SilvaLPts: 4x2Curitiba SPO76KGSF2023
50459Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLChoke from backWorld Champ.76KGR22024
57583Eduardo GranzottoEduardo GranzottoLPts: 2x0LA W Open76KG4F2025
57617Fabyury KhrysthyanFabyury KhrysthyanLAdvLA W OpenABSSF2025
57886Kevin MahechaKevin MahechaLPts: 2x2, PenPan Champ.76KGR12025
58725Cody JahangiriLPts: 4x2OC Open76KG4F2025
58749Xavier SilvaLPts: 4x4, AdvOC OpenABSR12025
58801Michael SheenanLPts: 2x0Boston Open76KGF2025
14158Rodrigo FrancioniRodrigo FrancioniWReferee DecisionBento Ribeiro ProLWASF2017
14160Gustavo TellesWTriangleBento Ribeiro ProLWAF2017
14161Gustavo TellesWArmbarBento Ribeiro Pro77KGSF2017
14162Richard FilhoWPts: 4x0Bento Ribeiro Pro77KGF2017
14329Raphael CadenaWPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ69KG8F2017
14332Julio RufinoWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ69KG4F2017
14333Pedro NetoWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ69KGSF2017
14335Rafael MansurRafael MansurWTriangleGrand Slam RJ69KGF2017
16074Thiago DutraWPts: 4x0WP Br Qualifier69KGR12018
18756Vitor MatosWN/APorto Alegre Open76KGSF2018
18757Matheus LinharesWN/APorto Alegre Open76KGF2018
19053Osmar TellesWN/ASouth Brazilian70KG4F2019
19084Rafael MessageWAdvSouth BrazilianABSR12019
19086Rafael MessageWChoke from backSouth BrazilianABS4F2019
19090Agnaldo SilveiraWChoke from backSouth BrazilianABSSF2019
19440Lee TingWPts: 2x0Grand Slam LDN69KGR12019
19448Victor MatosWPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam LDN69KGRPC2019
19449Tiago BravoTiago BravoWPts: 0x0, AdvGrand Slam LDN69KG3RD2019
19488Nobuhiro SawadaNobuhiro SawadaWPts: 3x0King of Mats69KGRR2019
19490Lee TingWPts: 2x0King of Mats69KGRR2019
19492Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWReferee DecisionKing of Mats69KGRR2019
19718Lukete SilvaLukete SilvaWPts: 0x0, AdvFloripa Fall Open70KGSF2019
19719Osmar TellesWTriangleFloripa Fall Open70KGF2019
19820Gabriel AzevedoWChoke from backRio FO70KG4F2019
19822Antonio FelixWChoke from backRio FO70KGSF2019
19824Yago RodriguesWChoke from backRio FO70KGF2019
19930Pedro DiasPedro DiasWN/ACuritiba Pro70KG4F2019
20263Pedro PetronioWPointsBrasileiro70KGR22019
20266John LennoWToe holdBrasileiro70KGR32019
20268Davi CarlosWPointsBrasileiro70KG4F2019
20272Breno CelioWPts: 2x0Brasileiro70KGSF2019
20611Orlando AndavizaWBrabo chokeWorld Champ.70KGR12019
31952Renan SoaresWChoke from backRio Fall Open76KG8F2022
32012Yann CathalatWPts: 9x2Rio Fall OpenABSR22022
32807Romario TeodoroWPts: 7x2Salvador Open82KG4F2022
33334Francis QuinnWPts: 4x2Floripa WO82KG4F2022
33336Rhuan DuarteWPts: 0x0, AdvFloripa WO82KGSF2022
35959Otavio SantosWPts: 0x0, AdvS. Leopoldo OPABSSF2022
38206Murilo ParraWPts: 5x0Curitiba SMO76KGR12023
38214Joao MachadoWChoke from backCuritiba SMO76KG4F2023
40510Carlos HenriqueCarlos HenriqueWPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12023
42327Gui SilvaWPts: 2x2, AdvFloripa WO76KG4F2023
43690Alisson SouzaWTriangleCuritiba SPO76KG4F2023
44770Alexis StangenWChoke from backSLeopoldo O76KGSF2023
44771Guilherme SilvaWPts: 0x0, AdvSLeopoldo O76KGF2023
50450Vinicius GoesWPts: 10x0World Champ.76KGR12024
57614Paulo LanzillottiWN/ALA W OpenABS4F2025
58798Luis EdhuardoWN/ABoston Open76KG4F2025
58799Leandro LimaWN/ABoston Open76KGSF2025
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