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Kevin Mahecha is a respected jiu-jitsu black belt under Jonatas Gurgel, who is well known for his technical grappling style, one heavily reliant on modern techniques such as the berimbolo and crab-ride – a style he shares with his twin brother, the equally successful, Brian Mahecha. Although born in New York, Kevin is mostly known as one of Florida’s foremost grapplers, the state he adopted during his adulthood. Kevin has defeated many of jiu-jitsu’s top athletes, including Tim Spriggs, Michael Liera Jr, Rodrigo Freitas.

Kevin Mahecha Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Kevin Javier Mahecha

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlson Gracie > André PederneirasJoão Roque > Jonatas Gurgel > Kevin Mahecha

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF Nashville Summer Open (2018)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Atlanta Open (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Miami Winter Open (2022)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Atlanta Summer Open (2022)
  • 1st Place IBJJF New Orleans Summer Open (2022)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Tampa Winter Open (2023)
  • 1st Place IBJJF New Orleans Summer Open (2023)
  • 1st Place Atlanta Fall Open (2023)
  • 1st Place Atlanta Fall Open NOGI (2023)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Miami Open (2014*/2015)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Miami Fall Open (2016)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Miami Summer Open (2016)
  • 1st Place Guatemala Open (2016)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Boston Spring Open (2015)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Atlanta Winter Open(2016)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2015)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Atlanta Spring Open (2017)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF New York Summer Open (2013*)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Miami Summer Open (2017)
  • 3rd Place American Nationals (2018)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Dallas Open (2021)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Atlanta Winter Open (2016)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF New York Pro Championship (2015)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF New York Spring Open (2015)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF New York Summer Open (2013)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2014 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Miami Open (2013 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2010** blue)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pans No-Gi Championship (2012 purple, 2013 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF American National No-Gi Championship (2012 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Miami Open (2012 brown)

* Weight
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Open Guard/Blitz Style Guard Passing

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

Team/Association: American Top Team

Kevin Mahecha Biography

Kevin Mahecha was born on October 3rd, 1988 in Manhattan – New York, USA.

Growing up, both Kevin and his twin brother Brian felt strongly connected with martial arts/combat sports. This connection led Kevin Kevin to join a Kung Fu and Kickboxing club at the age of 15. His brother following his footsteps shortly after.

Over the next couple of years, the Mahecha brothers gravitated towards Kickboxing. With strong work ethics and a great mentor/role model by their side, coach Jarett “JP” Perelmutter, the two New Yorkers started making a name in the sport. Their strongest achievements being a silver medal at the prestigious IFK World Championship – 2008 (Kevin under muay Thai rules, Brian under international rules).

Mr. Perelmutter instilled in both athletes the drive to compete, pushing the Mahecha’s to their limits from their formative years, onwards. This developed the revered work ethics that would characterize the brothers in their jiu-jitsu careers.

Jiu-jitsu was gradually implemented in the Mahecha’s lives. The brothers first started playing with grappling concepts through Bas Rutten’s DVDs, attempting to implement the techniques watched between themselves and often with their striking coach, Mr. Perelmutter. That curiosity eventually led the Brian and Kevin to the American Top Team academy (ATT) on November 2007, where both introduced to a jiu-jitsu curriculum by the illustrious Ricardo Libório.

The initial contact with Libório helped cement the two brothers’ interest for jiu-jitsu. Another source of inspiration for the Mahechas was coach Emyr “Shark” Bussade who also led many of Brian and Kevin’s early classes.

July 2008 brought a defining moment in the Mahecha bros lives when Kevin and Brian were awarded their respective blue belts by Master Ricardo Libório. It was after this proud moment that the brothers decided to make the decisive switch from striking to grappling, committing 100% to Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Early in 2009, when coach Bussade opened his own academy in Wellington (still under the ATT umbrella) both of the Mahecha’s followed the instructor, who promoted them to purple belt later that year. It was at ATT Wellington that the two brothers would start being a part of the coaching staff, developing a style of teaching heavily influenced by their coach.

In 2012 Kevin and his brother straightened their bond with another ATT coach, Jonatas “Tagarela” Gurgel who ran two team affiliates in the nearby area: Coconut Creek and Aventura. Tagarela and Shark both awarded the brothers their brown belts in a combined effort back in 2012. Two years later, on June 2014 it would be Gurgel who promoted the Mahecha clan to black belt.

Visit the Mahecha Brothers techniques website: mahechabjj.com

Kevin Mahecha Grappling Record

109 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    39 (36%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    15 (14%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    50 (46%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (3%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (1%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

50 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Armbar
64
32
#86e620
Toe Hold
10
5
#5AD3D1
Kneebar
8
4
#d1212a
Choke from back
4
2
#fad11b
Submission
4
2
#f58822
RNC
2
1
#224aba
Outside heel hook
2
1
#ff9124
Heel hook
2
1
#bf1f6c
Mir lock
2
1
#22c9a5
Wristlock
2
1
50
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
90 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    42 (47%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    11 (12%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    33 (37%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (3%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (1%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

33 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
21
7
#86e620
Armbar
15
5
#5AD3D1
Straight ankle lock
12
4
#d1212a
Toe hold
9
3
#fad11b
Botinha
9
3
#f58822
Choke
6
2
#224aba
Wristlock
3
1
#ff9124
Straight armlock
3
1
#bf1f6c
50/50 armbar
3
1
#22c9a5
Inside heel hook
3
1
#fad223
Shoulder lock
3
1
#03861f
Guillotine
3
1
#039a1f
Outside heel hook
3
1
#03b41f
Omoplata
3
1
#03c61f
Kneebar
3
1
33
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Kevin Mahecha Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
6111AJ AgazarmAJ AgazarmLPts: 7x5NYC Pro82KG4F2014
6281Ricardo RezendeRicardo RezendeLPts: 2x0FIVE NAICABSF2014
6305Luan CarvalhoLuan CarvalhoLPts: 2x2Miami Open76KG4F2014
6423AJ AgazarmAJ AgazarmLPointsWorld Pro Trials86KGSF2015
6813AJ AgazarmAJ AgazarmLPointsPan American76KG4F2015
7015Ed RamosLKneebarNY Spring Open76KGSF2015
7026Francisco IturraldeFrancisco IturraldeLChokeNY Spring OpenABS4F2015
7101Lucas LepriLucas LepriLChokeWorld Pro75KGR22015
7292Renan BorgesLPointsBoston Spring Open76KGSF2015
7424Mario ReisMario ReisLArmbarWorld Champ.70KG8F2015
7622Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoLArmbarAmerican Nat.76KGSF2015
8003Vitor OliveiraVitor OliveiraLPts: 2x2, AdvSanta Cruz Open82KG4F2015
8535Otavio SousaOtavio SousaLPts: 2x0IBJJF NY Pro82KGSF2015
8598Brian MahechaBrian MahechaLPointsHouston Nat. Pro77KGF2015
8601Brian MahechaBrian MahechaLPointsHouston Nat. ProO77KGF2015
8934Edwin NajmiEdwin NajmiLToe holdEuropean Open76KG4F2016
9050Diego BispoDiego BispoLN/AAtlanta W. Open76KGSF2016
9262Masahiro IwasakiMasahiro IwasakiLPts: 4x2Pan American76KGR12016
9548Dany GerardDany GerardLPts: 2x0World ProABS8F2016
9590AJ AgazarmAJ AgazarmLPts: 2x0World Pro77KGR12016
9985Michael LanghiMichael LanghiLPts: 4x2World Champ.76KGR22016
10451Bruno AlvesBruno AlvesLPts: 4x2Grand Slam LA77KG4F2016
10694Edwin NajmiEdwin NajmiLStraight ankle lockGuatemala Open76KGSPF2016
10711G. BatistaLArmbarGuatemala OpenABSSPF2016
11580Luan CarvalhoLuan CarvalhoLBotinhaEuropean Open76KG4F2017
12170Andris BrunovskisAndris BrunovskisLArmbarPan American76KG8F2017
12888Gilson NunesGilson NunesLPts: 4x2Atlanta Spring O.76KGF2017
12944Gilson NunesGilson NunesLPts: 0x0, AdvMiami SPO76KGF2017
12953Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLArmbarMiami SPOABS4F2017
13132Edwin NajmiEdwin NajmiLChoke from backWorld Champ.76KG8F2017
13354Renato CanutoRenato CanutoLWristlockAmerican Nats76KG4F2017
14205Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLPts: 2x2, AdvMiami FO70KGSF2017
14224Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLStraight armlockMiami FOABSR22017
14415Silvio DuranSilvio DuranLPts: 2x0BJJ NY Pro70KGSF2017
14544Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroLPts: 2x0San Antonio Open76KGF2017
14910Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLChoke from backEuropean Open70KGR12018
15386Jonathan Van BurenLReferee DecisionPan American70KGR12018
15899Gilson NunesGilson NunesLPts: 13x2Atlanta Sp. Open76KGF2018
15913Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroLPointsBoston Sp. Open76KGSF2018
16407Gilson NunesGilson NunesLPointsMiami SPO76KGSF2018
16488Marcio AndreMarcio AndreLPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.70KGR22018
16711Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLPts: 2x0American Nat.70KGSF2018
17281Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroLPointsLas Vegas Open76KG4F2018
17877Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLChoke from backMiami FO76KGSF2018
18921Levi JonesLevi JonesLPts: 2x0European Open76KGR12019
19623Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroLPts: 6x4Pan American76KG8F2019
20644Yan LucasYan LucasLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.76KGR12019
21469Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroLPts: 4x2Las Vegas Open76KGSF2019
22246Lucas ValenteLucas ValenteLBotinhaMiami FO76KGSF2019
25269Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesLChoke from backDallas Open76KGSF2021
26346Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesLBotinhaMiami Open76KGF2021
26743Italo LinsItalo LinsLPts: 2x2, AdvAmerican Nats76KG4F2021
27325Caio CaetanoCaio CaetanoLToe holdGrand Slam MIA77KG4F2021
27329Fabricio BarbarottiFabricio BarbarottiLPts: 3x2Grand Slam MIA77KGRPC2021
27655Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo FreitasLPts: 4x4, AdvPan American76KG4F2021
29106Daniel DinizDaniel DinizLAdvJJ CON76KGR12021
29581Matheus GabrielMatheus GabrielL50/50 armbarWorld Champ.76KG8F2021
31749Sergio SoaresLPts: 8x6Pan American76KGR22022
33025Igor FelizIgor FelizLPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12022
33803Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliLPts: 4x2Austin SMO76KGSF2022
33877Elijah DorseyElijah DorseyLPts: 4x2Orlando SMO76KG4F2022
34716Ademir BarretoAdemir BarretoLPts: 6x4Grand Slam MIA69KGR12022
34843Alef BritoAlef BritoLPts: 2x2, AdvJJ Con76KG4F2022
35340Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliLPts: 2x0Atlanta FO76KGF2022
36348Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliLPointsNashville Open76KGF2022
37397Max LindbladMax LindbladLPts: 4x2European Open76KGR12023
38639Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesLPts: 0x0, AdvPan American76KG4F2023
40045Lukete SilvaLukete SilvaLPts: 2x0Atanta SPO76KGSF2023
40548Joao MachadoLPts: 2x0World Champ.76KGR12023
41871Elijah DorseyElijah DorseyLToe holdOrlando SMO76KGF2023
42611Gabriel CardosoLPointsJJ Con76KG4F2023
43217Joao MendesJoao MendesLPts: 7x6ADGS Miami69KGSF2023
43220Artur OliveiraLPts: 3x0ADGS Miami69KGRPC2023
44667Jordan HolyLInside heel hookADCC Florida70KGSF2023
44669S. CerdasLStraight ankle lockADCC Florida70KGRPC2023
45903Josh CisnerosJosh CisnerosLShoulder lockNoGi World73KGR12023
48139Daniel DinizDaniel DinizLStraight ankle lockPan American76KGR22024
49660Nick SallesNick SallesLPts: 8x6Atlanta SPO76KGSF2024
50489Murilo AmaralMurilo AmaralLPts: 6x4World Champ.76KGR22024
51519Jacob BoodhooLReferee DecisionADCC Orlando70KGR12024
51538Cam HurdLGuillotineADCC Orlando70KG3RD2024
52198Richar NogueiraRichar NogueiraLPts: 6x4Orlando SMO76KGSF2024
52748Guilherme FernandesGuilherme FernandesLStraight ankle lockJJ CON76KGSF2024
53177Cole AbateCole AbateLChoke from backAtlanta FO76KGF2024
54491Marcos GomesMarcos GomesLOutside heel hookFLauderdale NG73KG4F2024
56644Thiago SaboiaThiago SaboiaLPts: 2x2, AdvEuropean Open76KG4F2025
56985Miguel CamposLChoke from backAtlanta WO76KG4F2025
57938Leonardo OliveiraLeonardo OliveiraLPts: 2x2, PenPan Champ.76KG8F2025
59255Eduardo RoqueEduardo RoqueLOmoplataMiami Open76KGF2025
59721Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLChoke from backWorld Champ.76KG4F2025
6265Michael LieraMichael LieraWPts: 6x0FIVE NAIC82KGF2014
6310Marcelo SalazarMarcelo SalazarWToe HoldMiami OpenABS4F2014
6311Diogo AlmeidaDiogo AlmeidaWPts: 12x0Miami OpenABSSF2014
6426AJ SousaAJ SousaWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Pro TrialsABS4F2015
6803Brian MillerWArmbarPan American76KGR12015
7014Nicollas WelkerWToe HoldNY Spring Open76KG4F2015
7096Higor AlmoWArmbarWorld Pro75KGR12015
7289Garrett BeckWPts: 10x0Boston Spring Open76KG4F2015
7291Diego BispoDiego BispoWToe HoldBoston Spring Open76KGSF2015
7293Renan BorgesWPointsBoston Spring Open76KGF2015
7616John LawrenceWArmbarAmerican Nat.76KGR12015
7619Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo FreitasWPts: 6x2American Nat.76KG4F2015
7621Vitor PaschoalWPointsAmerican Nat.76KGSF2015
8289Vitor RiciottiWArmbarMiami Open76KGSF2015
8290Marcel GoncalvesMarcel GoncalvesWToe holdMiami Open76KGF2015
8532Brian BeauryBrian BeauryWPointsIBJJF NY Pro82KG4F2015
8597Jose PortilloWPts: 6x2Houston Nat. Pro77KGSF2015
8600Spencer GuilliamWArmbarHouston Nat. ProO77KGSF2015
8929Rafael FernandesWArmbarEuropean Open76KGR12016
8932Sandro VieiraWPts: 2x0European Open76KGR22016
9049Jef. CummingsWAdvAtlanta W. Open76KG4F2016
9517Andre ArrudaWToe holdWorld ProABSR12016
9887Gabriel GoulartGabriel GoulartWPts: 2x2, AdvMiami SPO76KGSF2016
9888Matias SimonelliWArmbarMiami SPO76KGF2016
9971Choi ChoiWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12016
10701Rodrigo BarrosWArmbarGuatemala Open76KG4F2016
10705Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinWAdvGuatemala Open76KGSF2016
10707Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoWAdvGuatemala Open76KGF2016
11575Bruno MartinsWInjuryEuropean Open76KG8F2017
12151Frederico SilvaWPts: 4x2Pan American76KGR12017
12887Glaudiston SimczakWArmbarAtlanta Spring O.76KGSF2017
12941G. SimczakWArmbarMiami SPO76KG4F2017
12943Frederico AlvesWPts: 6x4Miami SPO76KGSF2017
13123Johnny TamaJohnny TamaWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12017
13352Johnny TamaJohnny TamaWPts: 4x2American Nats76KGR12017
14222UnknownWPts: 2x0Miami FOABSR12017
14410Darson HemmingsDarson HemmingsWPts: 2x2, AdvBJJ NY Pro70KGR12017
14413Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoWPts: 6x6, AdvBJJ NY Pro70KG4F2017
14542James GuytonWPointsSan Antonio Open76KGRR2017
15909Filipe DesouzaWN/ABoston Sp. Open76KG4F2018
16406Julio TavaresWArmbarMiami SPO76KG4F2018
16476Wellington DiasWellington DiasWPts: 5x0World Champ.70KGR12018
16707Eduardo BotegaWPts: 4x2American Nat.70KG4F2018
16885Chris KriebelWPointsNashville Open70KGSF2018
16887Deandre CorbeDeandre CorbeWArmbarNashville Open70KGF2018
17048Raphael CadenaWPointsOrlando Open70KGSF2018
17279Rafael DomingosWN/ALas Vegas Open76KGR12018
17869Eduardo MulkiWArmbarF2W 89N/ASPF2018
17874Rene ArangoWPointsMiami FO76KG4F2018
19115Brandon OakesWArmbarADCC WC Trials77KGR12019
19119Enrique GalarzaWRNCADCC WC Trials77KGR22019
19621Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo FreitasWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American76KG8F2019
20233Sam EcksteinWArmbarSub Stars77KGR12019
20234Solan ThomasWArmbarSub Stars77KG4F2019
20235Benjamin KunzleWKneebarSub Stars77KGSF2019
20236Gabriel MeesWOutside heel hookSub Stars77KGF2019
20507Felipe LinharesFelipe LinharesWArmbarMiami SPO76KGSF2019
21463Joel SantiagoWArmbarLas Vegas Open76KGR12019
21467Thiago LemosWPts: 4x2Las Vegas Open76KG4F2019
22244Brian GomezWN/AMiami FO76KG4F2019
26062Dylan WhyteWArmbarSUBVERSIV 577KGSPF2021
26341Rodrigo GortariWPointsMiami Open76KG4F2021
26345Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoWReferee DecisionMiami Open76KGSF2021
26618Giovanni CarvalhoWChoke from backAtlanta Open76KGSF2021
26619Charles MurdockWArmbarAtlanta Open76KGF2021
27321Diego LopesWPts: 4x2Grand Slam MIA77KGR12021
27647Giann MoramarcoWArmbarPan American76KGR12021
29574Wellington DiasWellington DiasWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12021
30769Fabricio BarbarottiFabricio BarbarottiWPts: 2x0Miami WO76KGSF2022
30770Kennedy MacielKennedy MacielWChoke from backMiami WO76KGF2022
31743Lucas GualbertoLucas GualbertoWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American76KGR12022
32610Joao MachadoWPts: 4x4, AdvAtlanta SPO76KG4F2022
32613Frederico AlvesWPts: 10x4Atlanta SPO76KGSF2022
32614Ariel TabakAriel TabakWPts: 6x4Atlanta SPO76KGF2022
35337Theodore SandersWKneebarAtlanta FO76KG4F2022
35338Colon SantanaWPts: 8x2Atlanta FO76KGSF2022
38005Bernardo DeliberoWArmbarTampa Open76KG4F2023
38010Ryan VargasWArmbarTampa Open76KGSF2023
38011Leo SilvaLeo SilvaWReferee DecisionTampa Open76KGF2023
38627Matheus GalvaoWPts: 7x0Pan American76KGR12023
41673Theodore SandersWN/ANOrleans Open76KGRR2023
41674Angel AlvarezWArmbarNOrleans Open76KGF2023
41870Leo SilvaLeo SilvaWReferee DecisionOrlando SMO76KGSF2023
43206Marco MendesMarco MendesWPts: 2x1ADGS Miami69KG8F2023
43213Pablo MantovaniPablo MantovaniWPts: 6x3ADGS Miami69KG4F2023
44658Adam ManningWSubmissionADCC Florida70KGR12023
44663D. MooneyWSubmissionADCC Florida70KG4F2023
45480Daniel ProanoWArmbarAtlanta FO76KG4F2023
45482Joao OliveiraWPts: 2x2, AdvAtlanta FO76KGSF2023
45483Sandrey PaulaWPts: 10x4Atlanta FO76KGF2023
45497Guilherme HiguchiWAdvAtlanta FNGO73KG4F2023
45498Luan GomesWHeel hookAtlanta FNGO73KGSF2023
45500Daniel ProanoWArmbarAtlanta FNGO73KGF2023
49658Charles MurdockWPts: 4x0Atlanta SPO76KG4F2024
51532Mike GilletteWKneebarADCC Orlando70KGRPC2024
51534Rob PyeWArmbarADCC Orlando70KGRPC2024
51535Finley AllenWArmbarADCC Orlando70KGRPC2024
51536Jacob BoodhooWPts: 2x0ADCC Orlando70KGRPC2024
51537Ricky SemigliaWMir lockADCC Orlando70KGRPC2024
52197Guilherme HiginoWArmbarOrlando SMO76KG4F2024
52737Ethan AckerWWristlockJJ CON76KG8F2024
52746Luan GomesWPts: 4x2JJ CON76KG4F2024
53176Sho InoakaWKneebarAtlanta FO76KGSF2024
54401Eduardo GranzottoEduardo GranzottoWPts: 7x0Ft Lauderdale O.76KGSF2024
56633Luiz G. OliveiraWArmbarEuropean Open76KGR12025
56638Gabriel OlintoWArmbarEuropean Open76KG8F2025
57931Joao NetoJoao NetoWPts: 2x2, PenPan Champ.76KGR12025
59254Pablo CandidoWPointsMiami Open76KGSF2025
59714Julio ArantesWArmbarWorld Champ.76KG8F2025

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