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Lucas Pinheiro, also known as “Bad Boy” is a jiu-jitsu athlete of Brazilian Indigenous descent, who was awarded the rank of black belt by Carlos Holanda (Esquisito). Lucas is also a former student of Faustino Neto (Mestre Pina) as well as Cícero Costha, who earned the reputation of being one of the most prolific athletes in the sport while competing in the lower belt categories of the sport, particularly after a fruitful 2015 brown belt campaign, when he earned important medals at the Brazilian Nationals and World Championship. Lucas Pinheiro would later cement his status as one of the top light-featherweight black belt competitors of his generation.

Lucas Pinheiro Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Lucas dos Santos Pinheiro

Nickname: “Bad Boy” is a label that Lucas has carried since his childhood in Manaus, due to his reputation of being an aggressive kid.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Faustino Neto > Carlos Holanda > Lucas Pinheiro

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2023)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2022)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2020)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship NOGI (2020)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2023)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NOGI (2022)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2018)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals NOGI (2018 / 2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open NOGI (2022)
  • 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, MIA (2020)
  • 1st Place ADCC Las Vegas Open (2022)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2017)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2016 / 2017 / 2022)
  • 2nd Place AJP Grand Slam, ABD (2022)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2015 brown)
  • 1st Place AJP Brazil National Pro (2015 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Rio International Open (2014 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Floripa Open (2014 brown)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Guard Passing

Weight Division: Peso Pluma (64kg/141lbs)

Team/Association: Atos JJ

Lucas Pinheiro Biography

Lucas Pinheiro was born on the 11th of February, 1994 in Manaus – the capital city of the state of Amazonas, Brazil.

Raised in a low-income family hold, with his parents away working for long hours, Lucas spent much of his time in the streets earning the reputation of being somewhat of a daredevil. Often causing fights “just for fun”. When he was 9 years old, one of Lucas’ best friends took him to a class at “Mestre Pina” jiu-jitsu academy, knowing that he would most certainly enjoy the environment. Pinheiro’s friend was correct, Lucas felt a great connection with the sport from the get-go becoming almost immediately hooked.

At the famous Mestre Pina academy (one of the most renowned academies in the region), Lucas went from white to purple belt, leaving the academy (and Manaus) at the age of 17 after an invitation by Cícero Costha to come to Sao Paulo and lead the life of a competitor, settling in Costha’s Sorocaba affiliate academy.

In Sao Paulo under Cícero Costha‘s tutelage is where he truly turned into a dedicated competitor, earning the rank of brown belt. His spectacular brown belt campaign led him to the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach – CA, where Lucas earned a silver medal. While in California, Pinheiro was offered a position as a coach at an academy in the US, the offer was made by a Checkmat affiliate gym, which forced Pinheiro to switch camps. He would earn his black belt from the hands of fellow Manauara, Carlos Holanda. A few years later, Pinheiro joined the Atos Academy.

Cover photo by Mariana Viana.

Lucas Pinheiro Grappling Record

122 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    54 (44%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    12 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    52 (43%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (3%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

52 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
33
17
#86e620
Katagatame
17
9
#5AD3D1
Submission
8
4
#d1212a
Toe hold
8
4
#fad11b
Triangle
6
3
#f58822
Choke
6
3
#224aba
Brabo choke
6
3
#ff9124
Armbar
4
2
#bf1f6c
Violin armlock
4
2
#22c9a5
Triangle armbar
4
2
#fad223
Arm in Ezekiel
2
1
#03861f
Bow and arrow
2
1
#039a1f
Botinha
2
1
52
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
44 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    19 (43%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    3 (7%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    12 (27%)
  • BY DECISION
    9 (20%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (2%)

12 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Inside heel hook
17
2
#86e620
Toe Hold
17
2
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
17
2
#d1212a
50/50 armbar
8
1
#fad11b
Armbar
8
1
#f58822
Crucifix choke
8
1
#224aba
Straight ankle lock
8
1
#ff9124
Submission
8
1
#bf1f6c
RNC
8
1
12
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Lucas Pinheiro Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
7761Inacio NetoInacio NetoLPts: 12x10Austin OpenABSSF2015
8109Samir ChantreSamir ChantreLPts: 4x3, AdvDallas Open70KGSF2015
9232Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLPts: 6x3Pan American57KGF2016
9919Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.57KG4F2016
12115Bruno MalfacineBruno MalfacineLPts: 9x2Pan American58KGF2017
12925Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLPts: 2x0Miami SPO64KGF2017
13053Caio TerraCaio TerraLToe HoldWorld Champ.58KGSF2017
13446Yago EspindolaLReferee DecisionFIVE Super League70KG4F2017
13491Joao RochaJoao RochaLSubmissionAustin OpenABSSF2017
14653Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoLRNCNoGi Worlds61KGF2017
15365Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoLPts: 6x0Pan American58KGSF2018
15998Marcus WilsonLPointsDenver OpenABSR12018
16006Alex HuddlestonLPointsDenver NG OpenABSSF2018
16372Rafael VasconcelosRafael VasconcelosLReferee DecisionACB North AmericaABS8F2018
16437Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoLChoke from backWorld Champ.57KG4F2018
16813Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLReferee DecisionACBJJ World60KGF2018
18589Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoLReferee DecisionNoGi Worlds61KG4F2018
19576Alex SodreAlex SodreL50/50 armbarPan American64KG8F2019
20944Pedro DiasPedro DiasLPts: 2x2, AdvAmerican Nats64KGF2019
22856Samir ChantreSamir ChantreLInside heel hookF2W 13370KGSPF2019
23937Junny OcasioJunny OcasioLReferee DecisionF2W 14961KGSPF2020
25320Josh CisnerosJosh CisnerosLReferee DecisionF2W 16665KGSPF2021
25560Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 1x0Grand Slam AD62KGSF2021
26367Mikey MusumeciMikey MusumeciLInside heel hookWNO 961KGSPF2021
27164Higor LimaHigor LimaLChoke from backAJP RJ Pro69KG4F2021
27298Thiago MacedoThiago MacedoLReferee DecisionGrand Slam MIA69KGSF2021
27304Israel SousaIsrael SousaLArmbarGrand Slam MIA69KGRPC2021
27366Gabriel SousaGabriel SousaLN/AF2W 18165KGSPF2021
28494Pedro DiasPedro DiasLReferee DecisionSUBVERSIV 665KGSPF2021
28542Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLPts: 8x6ADGS RJ62KGSF2021
28545Leandro LimaLPts: 7x2ADGS RJ62KGRPC2021
29185Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLReferee DecisionBRA Qualifiers62KGRR2021
29189Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLPts: 2x1BRA Qualifiers62KGRR2021
29738Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLPts: 2x0President Cup77KGRR2021
30175Yuta ShimadaYuta ShimadaLCrucifix chokeOklahoma Open70KGF2022
30188Davi CabralDavi CabralLPointsOklahoma OpenABSF2022
30845Keven CarrascoKeven CarrascoLPts: 2x0Dallas Open64KGF2022
31705Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 7x2Pan American64KGF2022
32421Isaac DoederleinIsaac DoederleinLStraight ankle lockKing of Mats69KGRR2022
32426Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLDQKing of Mats69KGSF2022
32428Alex SodreAlex SodreLPts: 2x1King of Mats69KG3RD2022
32437Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeLPts: 5x1ADGS ABDB62KGF2022
32979Diogo ReisDiogo ReisLToe holdWorld Champ.64KG4F2022
37788Fabricio AndreyFabricio AndreyLPts: 4x0Spyder RTBB65KG4F2023
7746Washington LimaWChokeAustin Open64KGF2015
7760UnknownWPts: 32x2Austin OpenABS4F2015
8106Angel VargasWPts: 10x8Dallas Open70KG8F2015
8107Richard slombaWChokeDallas Open70KG4F2015
9230Koji ShibamotoKoji ShibamotoWPts: 4x4, AdvPan American57KGSF2016
9692Darson HemmingsDarson HemmingsWPts: 6x4San Antonio Open64KGF2016
9916T. YoshiokaWPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.57KGR12016
10879Joao SomaliaJoao SomaliaWKatagatameF2W 1764KGSPF2016
11280Guilherme MontenegroWBrabo chokeSan Antonio F. O.64KGF2016
12114Jose LimaJose LimaWPts: 4x2Pan American58KGSF2017
12872Paulo SilvaWToe holdAtlanta Spring O.64KGF2017
12923Mario EscurraWSubmissionMiami SPO64KGSF2017
12946Mario EscurraWKatagatameMiami Spring NGO55KGF2017
13047Takahito YoshiokaWPts: 2x0World Champ.58KG8F2017
13050Aniel BonifacioAniel BonifacioWChoke from backWorld Champ.58KG4F2017
13304Luis PintoWKatagatameAmerican NG Nats61KGSF2017
13305Chad LundyWArmbarAmerican NG Nats61KGF2017
13333Rene LopezWPts: 2x2, AdvAmerican Nats64KGSF2017
13335Edmund LiWArmbarAmerican Nats64KGF2017
14000Ronald StephensonWKatagatameNo Gi Pan Am.55KGF2017
14649Mark RamosMark RamosWPts: 15x0NoGi Worlds61KG4F2017
14651Rene LopezWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Worlds61KGSF2017
15007Chad LundyWChoke from backLA Open64KGSF2018
15008Joshua RodriguezWKatagatameLA Open64KGF2018
15141Washington LimaWN/AHouston Open64KGF2018
15986Mayko AraujoMayko AraujoWPointsDenver Open64KGF2018
16323Victor RenteriaWChoke from backSan Diego Open64KGF2018
16353Matheus MagalhaesWPts: 4x0ACB North America60KGF2018
16682Joao SomaliaJoao SomaliaWKatagatameAmerican Nat. NG61KGF2018
16694Joao SomaliaJoao SomaliaWChokeAmerican Nat.64KGF2018
16810Rafael MarquesWPts: 6x4ACBJJ World60KG4F2018
16812Bebeto OliveiraWReferee DecisionACBJJ World60KGSF2018
18060Takahito YoshiokaWChoke from backSJJIF Worlds64KGSF2018
18061Ari TaviraWArm in EzekielSJJIF Worlds64KGF2018
18080Timmy SongWPts: 46x2SJJIF NG World61KGSF2018
18081Takahito YoshiokaWKatagatameSJJIF NG World61KGF2018
18481Ighor HortaWViolin armlockSan Antonio Open64KGSF2018
18482Gustavo CarpioWChoke from backSan Antonio Open64KGF2018
19007Josh MurdockWPointsAustin W. Open70KGSF2019
19008Brandon WalkerWPointsAustin W. Open70KGF2019
19405Matheus MagalhaesWToe holdHouston Open64KGSF2019
19407Suraj BudhramWChoke from backHouston Open64KGF2019
20925Taylor MonroeWToe holdAmerican NG Nats61KGSF2019
20927Richard AlarconRichard AlarconWPts: 2x2, AdvAmerican NG Nats61KGF2019
21188Ermilio LimaWChoke from backAustin SMO64KGF2019
21207Aaron MorisWPts: 59x0Austin SMNGO67KGSF2019
21208Jordan HolyWPts: 4x0Austin SMNGO67KGF2019
21434Ermilio LimaWSubmissionLas Vegas Open64KG4F2019
21436Song KeunWChoke from backLas Vegas Open64KGSF2019
21589Malachi EdmondMalachi EdmondWPts: 2x0No Gi Pan Am.61KGSF2019
21590Suraj BudhramWTriangle armbarNo Gi Pan Am.61KGF2019
22058Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoWReferee DecisionF2W 12865KGSPF2019
23738Pedro SerranoPedro SerranoWPts: 12x4Houston WO64KGF2020
23991Vinny SaenzWReferee DecisionF2W 15161KGSPF2020
24062Connor WelleWTriangleGrand Slam MIA62KG4F2020
24064Bebeto OliveiraWPts: 1x0Grand Slam MIA62KGSF2020
24065Suraj BudhramWPts: 6x0Grand Slam MIA62KGF2020
24174David ZennarioWToe holdPan American57KG4F2020
24175Willis NunesWillis NunesWPts: 8x0Pan American57KGSF2020
24177Jonas AndradeJonas AndradeWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American57KGF2020
24453Willis NunesWillis NunesWPointsHouston Open64KGSF2020
24505Bebeto OliveiraWPts: 4x4, AdvNo Gi Pan Am.62KG4F2020
24506Hiago GamaHiago GamaWPts: 6x2No Gi Pan Am.62KGSF2020
24508Matheus MagalhaesWPts: 7x2No Gi Pan Am.62KGF2020
25168Cleber SousaCleber SousaWPts: 3x1Brazil Nat. Pro62KGSF2021
25169Gabriel GaudioGabriel GaudioWPts: 2x1Brazil Nat. Pro62KGF2021
25563Leandro LimaWTriangleGrand Slam AD62KGRPC2021
25565Pablo MantovaniPablo MantovaniWPts: 4x2Grand Slam AD62KG3RD2021
26961Fillipe SuppoWSubmissionAsia Cont. Pro69KG4F2021
26962Mohamed HayatWSubmissionAsia Cont. Pro69KGSF2021
26963Abdel FaoriWPts: 15x0Asia Cont. Pro69KGF2021
27160Marcos MeloWBow and arrowAJP RJ Pro69KGR12021
27293Michael LaviolaWChoke from backGrand Slam MIA69KGR12021
27295Felipe SimplicioWPts: 8x0Grand Slam MIA69KG4F2021
27758Bebeto OliveiraWChoke from backF2W 18365KGSPF2021
28536Leo SouzaWPts: 7x5ADGS RJ62KGR12021
28540Cleber SousaCleber SousaWPts: 6x2ADGS RJ62KG4F2021
28799David MoslehWPts: 12x0Canada Pro69KGRR2021
28800David MoslehWPts: 4x1Canada Pro69KGF2021
29187Valcemir JuniorWBrabo chokeBRA Qualifiers62KGRR2021
29191Matheus FonsecaWChoke from backBRA Qualifiers62KGRR2021
29743Pedro ConceicaoWChoke from backPresident Cup77KGRR2021
29762Aurelio SamboniWTriangle armbarTeams CupN/ARR2021
29771Jonas AndradeJonas AndradeWPts: 4x1Teams CupN/ARR2021
29778Khalel AlshehhiWPts: 1x0Teams CupN/ARR2021
29787Daniel SantanaWBrabo chokeTeams CupN/ARR2021
29798Nathannael FernandesNathannael FernandesWPts: 6x2Teams CupN/ARR2021
30174Gabriel GaudioGabriel GaudioWPts: 7x2Oklahoma Open70KGSF2022
30186Jonathan AndrewWPointsOklahoma OpenABS4F2022
30187Angel CiceroWPointsOklahoma OpenABSSF2022
30784Estevan MartinezEstevan MartinezWReferee DecisionF2W 195N/ASPF2022
30839Matheus AzancotWPts: 21x0Dallas Open64KG4F2022
30843Vinny SaenzWViolin armlockDallas Open64KGSF2022
31009Joao FigueiredoWPts: 0x0, AdvLA Open64KGSF2022
31010Roiter LimaRoiter LimaWPts: 4x2LA Open64KGF2022
31697Suraj BudhramWPts: 6x2Pan American64KGR22022
31702Malachi EdmondMalachi EdmondWChoke from backPan American64KG4F2022
31704Hiago GeorgeHiago GeorgeWBotinhaPan American64KGSF2022
32419Omar AlFadhliWPts: 1x0King of Mats69KGRR2022
32434Yuri HendrexYuri HendrexWPts: 7x0ADGS ABDB62KG4F2022
32436Andrew SoaresAndrew SoaresWPts: 2x0ADGS ABDB62KGSF2022
32974Roiter LimaRoiter LimaWPts: 8x2World Champ.64KG8F2022
34374Jonas FragosoWKatagatameBrasileiro NoGi61KG4F2022
34377Leo SouzaWPts: 13x0Brasileiro NoGi61KGSF2022
34379Felipe MachadoWPts: 4x0Brasileiro NoGi61KGF2022
35024Gadiel AdornoWPts: 2x0ADCC Vegas65KGR12022
35027Abel RonquilloWKatagatameADCC Vegas65KG4F2022
35029Isaac CordovaWPts: 5x0ADCC Vegas65KGSF2022
35030Gustavo SantosWPts: 2x0ADCC Vegas65KGF2022
36156Changhun KimWChoke from backRome Open64KGF2022
36207Lucas FeitosaWTriangleEuropean NG61KGSF2022
36208Daniel GrootWPts: 7x0European NG61KGF2022
36952Tomoyuki HashimotoTomoyuki HashimotoWPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds61KG4F2022
36956Junny OcasioJunny OcasioWPts: 7x0NoGi Worlds61KGSF2022
36958Bebeto OliveiraWPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Worlds61KGF2022
39709Welison NascimentoWChoke from backBrasileiro58KG4F2023
39712Bebeto OliveiraWChoke from backBrasileiro58KGSF2023
39714Welerson GoncalvesWelerson GoncalvesWChoke from backBrasileiro58KGF2023
40449Matheus AzancotWPts: 8x8, AdvWorld Champ.58KGR12023
40456Rodrigo OtavioWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.58KG4F2023
40459Bebeto OliveiraWPts: 3x2World Champ.58KGSF2023
40460Thalison SoaresThalison SoaresWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.58KGF2023

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