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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 Rio Open (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Victoria Open (2019**)
  • 1st Place AJP Rio de Janeiro Pro (2021)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2022)
  • 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

39 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    14 (36%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    18 (46%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (5%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (3%)

18 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
28
5
#86e620
Triangle
22
4
#5AD3D1
Katagatame
11
2
#d1212a
Submission
11
2
#fad11b
Omoplata
6
1
#f58822
Clock choke
6
1
#224aba
Armbar
6
1
#ff9124
Choke
6
1
#bf1f6c
Americana
6
1
18
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
19 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    9 (47%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (5%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    8 (42%)
  • BY DECISION
    1 (5%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

8 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
RNC
25
2
#86e620
Armbar
25
2
#5AD3D1
Kimura
13
1
#d1212a
Toe hold
13
1
#fad11b
Kneebar
13
1
#f58822
Katagatame
13
1
8
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Leon Brito Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
20808Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLToe holdRio Open88KGR12019
21091Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniLPts: 4x2BH Winter Open88KGSF2019
22078Fernando ReisFernando ReisLPts: 2x0BH Spring Open94KGF2019
22314Igor SousaLReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ85KG4F2019
24730Wellington LuisWellington LuisLPts: 3x2Grand Slam RJ85KG8F2020
26037Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraLPts: 2x0Copa Podio98KGRR2021
26050Pedro AlexPedro AlexLKneebarCopa Podio98KGSF2021
26052Felipe BezerraFelipe BezerraLPointsCopa Podio98KG3RD2021
27415Dimitrius SouzaDimitrius SouzaLArmbarSul Americano94KGF2021
28060Mauricio OliveiraMauricio OliveiraLPts: 4x2Brasileiro88KGSF2021
28549Athos MirandaLPts: 6x3Grand Slam RJ85KGSF2021
28552Yan LucasYan LucasLPts: 3x1Grand Slam RJ85KGRPC2021
29527Fabio AlanoFabio AlanoLArmbarWorld Champ.88KG8F2021
31896Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLKatagatameRio Fall Open94KGF2022
32177Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLRNCBrasileiro94KGF2022
34006Jansen GomesJansen GomesLRNCGrand Slam RJ85KGSF2022
34011Gabriel CostaGabriel CostaLPts: 2x1Grand Slam RJ85KG3RD2022
34860G. LambertucciG. LambertucciLKimuraSerra Confere110KGSF2022
36967Lucas GualbertoLucas GualbertoLPts: 0x0, AdvRio SMO88KGSF2023
21279Rafael AlvesWSubmissionVitoria Open94KGSF2019
21280Flavio JunqueiraFlavio JunqueiraWSubmissionVitoria Open94KGF2019
21287Caio CaetanoCaio CaetanoWPointsVitoria OpenABSR12019
21291H. RiedlingerWN/AVitoria OpenABS4F2019
21294Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniWPointsVitoria OpenABSSF2019
21295Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsWPts: 8x4Vitoria OpenABSF2019
22306Flabio MaiaWPts: 2x2, AdvGrand Slam RJ85KGR12019
22312Edson OliveiraWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ85KGR22019
22320Rodrigo ReisWReferee DecisionGrand Slam RJ85KGRPC2019
25318Paulo SilvaWTriangleRio Open94KG4F2021
25320Marcos GoulartWAmericanaRio Open94KGSF2021
25322Matheus GodoyMatheus GodoyWPointsRio Open94KGF2021
26034Rodrigo FajardoRodrigo FajardoWPts: 2x0Copa Podio98KGRR2021
26041Guthierry BarbosaGuthierry BarbosaWTriangleCopa Podio98KGRR2021
27104Felipe BasilioWDQAJP RJ Pro94KG4F2021
27107Joao FreitasWTriangleAJP RJ Pro94KGSF2021
27108Maique AzevedoWChoke from backAJP RJ Pro94KGF2021
27412Uilton SilvaWOmoplataSul Americano94KG4F2021
27414Filipe PimentelWKatagatameSul Americano94KGSF2021
28054Vinicius ReisWPts: 5x0Brasileiro88KGR12021
28057Carlos AlvesWClock chokeBrasileiro88KG4F2021
28534Pedro PimentaWPts: 2x2Grand Slam RJ85KGR12021
28542Agnelo SalesWPts: 1x0Grand Slam RJ85KG8F2021
28546Javier ValencianoWPts: 10x0Grand Slam RJ85KG4F2021
29521Joshua McKinneyWChoke from backWorld Champ.88KGR12021
31890Leandro SantosWReferee DecisionRio Fall Open94KG4F2022
31894Filipe PimentelWTriangleRio Fall Open94KGSF2022
32174Hygor BritoHygor BritoWPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro94KG4F2022
32176Leandro SantosWArmbarBrasileiro94KGSF2022
33989Lucas SilvaWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ85KGR12022
33998Darlan CasacaWChokeGrand Slam RJ85KG8F2022
34003C. NegromonteC. NegromonteWPts: 2x1Grand Slam RJ85KG4F2022
34009Wellington LuisWellington LuisWPts: 7x0Grand Slam RJ85KGRPC2022
34857Pablo CamposWPts: 6x4Serra Confere110KG4F2022
35687Eduardo RodriguesWN/ASouth American88KGR12022
35692Lucas LaetWPts: 2x2, AdvSouth American88KG4F2022
35694Vital NetoWChoke from backSouth American88KGSF2022
35696Reyson NevesWPts: 0x0, AdvSouth American88KGF2022
36963Eduardo RodriguesWKatagatameRio SMO88KG4F2023
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