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Leon Brito is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Ricardo Marques and a representative of the Brazilian Top Team gym in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, one of the most fruitful grappling academies in the sport, having produced top-end talents such as Bernardo Faria, Leonardo Saggioro, Gabriel Procópio, and more. Brito broke through in the sport while competing in the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) circuit, where he conquered numerous important medals.

Leon Brito Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Leon Denny Zambelli Brito

Nickname: N/A

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Sérgio Bolão > Ricardo Marques > Leon Brito

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2022)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2021)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2022)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2023)
  • 4th Place Copa Podio Grand Prix (2021)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2013 blue)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2013 blue)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2012 blue)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2014 purple, 2018 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Half-Guard

Weight Division: Pesado (94,30 kg / 208.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Brazilian Top Team (BTT)

Leon Brito Biography

Leon Brito was born on August 26, 1993, in Juiz de Fora, a city located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

During his childhood, Leon played football (soccer) competitively at a local club, an activity that lasted until October 2008 (15YO), when an injury pushed young Brito to the sidelines for over 1 year. By the time his injury improved, the young Mineiro had gained plenty of weight. While looking for a way to regain his previous form Leon decided to try jiu-jitsu for the first time.

Leon’s first instructor was Brazilian Top Team’s Eduardo Portilho, commonly known as Barney, who was a brown belt at the time. Brito trained under Portilho’s tuition up until he earned his blue belt, after which he joined BTT’s Juiz de Fora’s headquarters with coach Ricardo Marques. A gym that is well known for the lengthy list of high achievers.

Once he joined Marques’ workgroup, it didn’t take long for Leon to break through the ranks, conquering many important international titles on his way to black belt, the latter a rank Brito earned from coach Ricardo in 2018.

Although extremely successful in jiu-jitsu as an athlete early on, having conquered his first world title as a blue belt, Leon competed unsponsored up until he was a well-established black belt, with his first true sponsorship deal being signed midway through 2021 with the Vouk brand.

Leon Brito Grappling Record

45 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    15 (33%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    5 (11%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    22 (49%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (4%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (2%)

22 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
23
5
#86e620
Triangle
18
4
#5AD3D1
Armbar
14
3
#d1212a
Submission
9
2
#fad11b
Katagatame
9
2
#f58822
Violin armlock
9
2
#224aba
Americana
5
1
#ff9124
Omoplata
5
1
#bf1f6c
Clock choke
5
1
#22c9a5
Choke
5
1
22
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
26 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    11 (42%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (8%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    11 (42%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (8%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

11 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Toe hold
27
3
#86e620
Armbar
18
2
#5AD3D1
RNC
18
2
#d1212a
Kneebar
9
1
#fad11b
Katagatame
9
1
#f58822
Kimura
9
1
#224aba
Arm in Ezekiel
9
1
11
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Leon Brito Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
20849Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLToe holdRio Open88KGR12019
21136Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniLPts: 4x2BH Winter Open88KGSF2019
22127Fernando ReisFernando ReisLPts: 2x0BH SPO94KGF2019
22363Igor SousaLReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ85KG4F2019
24812Wellington LuisWellington LuisLPts: 3x2Grand Slam RJ85KG8F2020
26121Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraLPts: 2x0Copa Podio98KGRR2021
26134Pedro AlexPedro AlexLKneebarCopa Podio98KGSF2021
26136Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraLPointsCopa Podio98KG3RD2021
27503Dimitrius SouzaDimitrius SouzaLArmbarSul Americano94KGF2021
28149Mauricio OliveiraMauricio OliveiraLPts: 4x2Brasileiro88KGSF2021
28638Athos MirandaLPts: 6x3ADGS RJ85KGSF2021
28641Yan LucasYan LucasLPts: 3x1ADGS RJ85KGRPC2021
29623Fabio AlanoFabio AlanoLArmbarWorld Champ.88KG8F2021
32007Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLKatagatameRio Fall Open94KGF2022
32288Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLRNCBrasileiro94KGF2022
34148Jansen GomesJansen GomesLRNCADGS RJ85KGSF2022
34153Gabriel CostaGabriel CostaLPts: 2x1ADGS RJ85KG3RD2022
35002G. LambertucciG. LambertucciLKimuraSerra Confere110KGSF2022
37216Lucas GualbertoLucas GualbertoLPts: 0x0, AdvRio SMO88KGSF2023
38669Francisco LoFrancisco LoLPts: 2x2, AdvPan American88KG8F2023
39799Gustavo BatistaGustavo BatistaLArm in EzekielBrasileiro88KGSF2023
44570Vital SantosLPts: 2x0Rio BJJ Pro94KGR12023
46243Jhonathan MarquesLToe holdRio SMO88KGF2024
48700Alex MunisAlex MunisLPts: 6x4Rio Fall Open88KGF2024
49463Alex MunisAlex MunisLReferee DecisionBrasileiro88KG4F2024
51957Erick ChavesLToe holdADGS RJ85KGR22024
21324Rafael AlvesWSubmissionVitoria Open94KGSF2019
21325Flavio JunqueiraFlavio JunqueiraWSubmissionVitoria Open94KGF2019
21332Caio CaetanoCaio CaetanoWPointsVitoria OpenABSR12019
21336H. RiedlingerWN/AVitoria OpenABS4F2019
21339Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniWPointsVitoria OpenABSSF2019
21340Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsWPts: 8x4Vitoria OpenABSF2019
22355Flabio MaiaWPts: 2x2, AdvGrand Slam RJ85KGR12019
22361Edson OliveiraWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ85KGR22019
22369Rodrigo ReisWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ85KGRPC2019
25402Paulo SilvaWTriangleRio Open94KG4F2021
25404Marcos GoulartWAmericanaRio Open94KGSF2021
25406Matheus GodoyMatheus GodoyWPointsRio Open94KGF2021
26118Rodrigo FajardoRodrigo FajardoWPts: 2x0Copa Podio98KGRR2021
26125Guthierry BarbosaGuthierry BarbosaWTriangleCopa Podio98KGRR2021
27192Felipe BasilioWDQAJP RJ Pro94KG4F2021
27195Joao FreitasWTriangleAJP RJ Pro94KGSF2021
27196Maique AzevedoWChoke from backAJP RJ Pro94KGF2021
27500Uilton SilvaWOmoplataSul Americano94KG4F2021
27502Filipe PimentelWKatagatameSul Americano94KGSF2021
28143Vinicius ReisWPts: 5x0Brasileiro88KGR12021
28146Carlos AlvesWClock chokeBrasileiro88KG4F2021
28623Pedro PimentaWPts: 2x2ADGS RJ85KGR12021
28631Agnelo SalesWPts: 1x0ADGS RJ85KG8F2021
28635Javier ValencianoWPts: 10x0ADGS RJ85KG4F2021
29617Joshua McKinneyWChoke from backWorld Champ.88KGR12021
32001Leandro SantosWReferee DecisionRio Fall Open94KG4F2022
32005Filipe PimentelWTriangleRio Fall Open94KGSF2022
32285Hygor BritoHygor BritoWPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro94KG4F2022
32287Leandro SantosWArmbarBrasileiro94KGSF2022
34131Lucas SilvaWChoke from backADGS RJ85KGR12022
34140Darlan CasacaWChokeADGS RJ85KG8F2022
34145C. NegromonteC. NegromonteWPts: 2x1ADGS RJ85KG4F2022
34151Wellington LuisWellington LuisWPts: 7x0ADGS RJ85KGRPC2022
34999Pablo CamposWPts: 6x4Serra Confere110KG4F2022
35871Eduardo RodriguesWN/ASouth American88KGR12022
35876Lucas LaetWPts: 2x2, AdvSouth American88KG4F2022
35878Vital NetoWChoke from backSouth American88KGSF2022
35880Reyson NevesWPts: 0x0, AdvSouth American88KGF2022
37212Eduardo RodriguesWKatagatameRio SMO88KG4F2023
38653Shane FishmanWPts: 2x2, AdvPan American88KGR12023
39793Eduardo MacedoWViolin armlockBrasileiro88KGR12023
39797Lucas GualbertoLucas GualbertoWArmbarBrasileiro88KG4F2023
46241Mateus AraujoWPts: 8x6Rio SMO88KGSF2024
48696Mateus AraujoWArmbarRio Fall Open88KG4F2024
48699Uilton SilvaWViolin armlockRio Fall Open88KGSF2024
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