Roberto Jimenez is an Ecuatorian / American grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Mr. Raul Jimenez (Gacho) — Roberto’s father. Widely regarded as one of the most exciting athletes of his generation, a reputation Roberto earned while competing in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, Jimenez conquered World Jiu-Jitsu titles as a blue, purple, and brown belt, always displaying a submission oriented grappling style with which he captivated fans from around the world.
Roberto Jimenez Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Roberto Francisco Jimenez
Nickname: N/A
Lineage: C. Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Raul Jimenez > Roberto Jimenez
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2023*)
- 1st Place ADCC South America Trials (2022)
- 1st Place Polaris MW Grand Prix (2022)
- 1st Place 3CG Kumite 3 – 180lbs (2020)
- 1st Place 3CG Kumite 5 – 170lbs (2020)
- 2nd Place 3CG Kumite 6 – ABS (2020)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2023)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- Fight 2 Win 185 lbs Brown Belt Champion (2019)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2018** purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2019* brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2016 / 2017)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile NoGi (2016)
- 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship Juvenile (2016** / 2017**)
- 1st Place IBJJF Pans Championship NoGi (2019 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2019** brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals NoGi (2019** brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF European Open Juvenile (2017**)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, TYO (2019 brown)
- 1st Place ROYAL Invitational (2016)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2019 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile (2016*)
- 2nd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2019 brown)
- 2nd Place ACBJJ North America Championship (2018 purple)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship Juvenile NoGi (2016*)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2018** purple / 2019* brown)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship NoGi (2019* brown)
- 3rd Place UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro (2018 purple)
* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute
Favorite Position/Technique: Choke from back control
Weight Division: Peso Pesado (94,30 kg /208.0 lbs)
Team/Association: Studio 76
Roberto Jimenez Biography
Roberto Jimenez was born on May 19, 2000, in Miami, Florida, United States of America, being the son of Emigrants from South America’s – Ecuador.
Roberto’s father Raul “Gacho” Jimenez was an avid Thai boxing practitioner, who, by 2001 decided to start training jiu-jitsu. His love for grappling led Gacho to enroll young Roberto in BJJ class when he was 4 years old.
By the time Roberto turned 10, the Jimenez family returned to the USA, this time settling in Texas. Roberto knew little to no English at the time, having in Spanish his mother tongue, a “handicap” that made him the target of school bullies for some time. This problem would be surpassed by using jiu-jitsu to protect himself, as explained in a 2019 interview given by the Jimenez’s to FloGrappling (video below).
Although an avid competitor from a very young age, Roberto did not win his first gold medal until his 13th birthday. This was a turning point in Jimenez’s life, as he had not thoroughly enjoyed competing up until that point. The taste of victory opened a new door in Roberto’s grappling career, as he started focussing more on training than he ever had until that point.
By the time Roberto was 15 years old, he was competing weekly in several divisions, going for the teen division – weight + absolute, gi + no-gi while doing also the adult division, weight + absolute, gi + no-gi. Taking home as many as 8 medals per event. This age was also the time when Jimenez had his first big break into a mainstream BJJ audience, after competing in the ROYAL INVITATIONAL, a pro-tournament where the main stars of the colored belt divisions battled for a cash prize. Although the youngest athlete on the card, Roberto came out with the trophy, beating by submission many of the sport’s most promising stars. Names such as Gabriel Sousa (R1), Thalison Soares (R2), and Gabriel Almeida (R3).
From his first appearance at ROYAL, Roberto’s stock as a competitor skyrocketed. After repeated success across every colored belt competitive year, Roberto Jimenez was promoted to black belt, by his father Mr. Raul Jimenez.
Roberto Jimenez Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
12 (13%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
0 (0%) -
BY SUBMISSION
74 (82%) -
BY DECISION
3 (3%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
74 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
15 (41%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
2 (5%) -
BY SUBMISSION
14 (38%) -
BY DECISION
3 (8%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY EBI/OT
2 (5%)
14 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
Roberto Jimenez Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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23725 | R. EvangelistaR. Evangelista | L | Toe hook | Houston WO | ABS | SF | 2020 |
23733 | Lucas BarbosaLucas Barbosa | L | Armbar | F2W 137 | 92KG | SPF | 2020 |
23759 | Gabriel AlmeidaGabriel Almeida | L | Referee Decision | F2W 140 | 84KG | SPF | 2020 |
23786 | Gustavo BatistaGustavo Batista | L | Points | 3CG Kumite | 88KG | F | 2020 |
23804 | Pedro MarinhoPedro Marinho | L | Outside heel hook | Jitz King | 84KG | SF | 2020 |
23823 | Mason FowlerMason Fowler | L | EBI/OT | SUG 15 | ABS | F | 2020 |
23854 | Roberto AbreuRoberto Abreu | L | Referee Decision | 3CG Kumite IV | ABS | SF | 2020 |
23970 | Victor HugoVictor Hugo | L | Toe hold | Kumite 6 | ABS | F | 2020 |
24110 | Craig JonesCraig Jones | L | Inside heel hook | WNO 4 | 93KG | SPF | 2020 |
24135 | Fellipe AndrewFellipe Andrew | L | Botinha | Pan American | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
25128 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Pts: 4x0 | BJJ Stars 5 | 81KG | SPF | 2021 |
25206 | Gordon RyanGordon Ryan | L | Armbar | WNO 6 | ABS | SPF | 2021 |
26652 | Pedro MarinhoPedro Marinho | L | Points | 3CG MW GP | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
26857 | Pedro MarinhoPedro Marinho | L | Inside heel hook | SUG 24 | ABS | SF | 2021 |
27937 | Jacob CouchJacob Couch | L | Inside heel hook | WNO Champ. | 84KG | 4F | 2021 |
29926 | Darlan Casaca | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Rio SMO | 82KG | SF | 2022 |
29961 | Rider ZuchiRider Zuchi | L | Pts: 18x0 | Rio SMO | ABS | F | 2022 |
31712 | Tainan DalpraTainan Dalpra | L | Triangle | Pan American | 82KG | R2 | 2022 |
32087 | Lucas BarbosaLucas Barbosa | L | Pts: 2x0 | BJJ Stars | 83KG | 4F | 2022 |
33004 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 88KG | R1 | 2022 |
33077 | Victor HugoVictor Hugo | L | Pts: 5x2 | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2022 |
35081 | Kade RuotoloKade Ruotolo | L | Inside heel hook | ADCC | 77KG | 4F | 2022 |
35154 | Felipe PenaFelipe Pena | L | Pts: 13x2 | ADCC | ABS | 8F | 2022 |
37813 | Jansen GomesJansen Gomes | L | Pts: 6x4 | London Open | ABS | F | 2023 |
38459 | Nicholas MeregaliNicholas Meregali | L | Choke from back | Pan American | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
38587 | Adam WardzinskiAdam Wardzinski | L | Choke from back | Pan American | 94KG | R1 | 2023 |
39415 | Leo SaggioroLeo Saggioro | L | DQ | Miami Open | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
40082 | Pedro AlexPedro Alex | L | Points | Houston Open | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
40092 | Igor SchneiderIgor Schneider | L | Pts: 11x4 | Houston Open | ABS | SF | 2023 |
40511 | Fellipe AndrewFellipe Andrew | L | Pts: 10x0 | World Champ. | 94KG | 8F | 2023 |
40904 | Nick RodriguezNick Rodriguez | L | EBI/OT | UFC FPI 4 | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
42623 | Giancarlo BodoniGiancarlo Bodoni | L | Referee Decision | Blue Collar | ABS | F | 2023 |
43395 | Izaak MichellIzaak Michell | L | Pts: 2x0 | Polaris 25 | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
45864 | Elder CruzElder Cruz | L | Pts: 2x0 | NoGi World | 91KG | SF | 2023 |
47466 | Nick RodriguezNick Rodriguez | L | Pts: 6x0 | UFC FP6 | ABS | SPF | 2024 |
50516 | Meyram MaquineMeyram Maquine | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | ABS | 4F | 2024 |
52400 | Levi JonesLevi Jones | L | Inside heel hook | CJI | 80KG | R1 | 2024 |
23319 | Keenan CorneliusKeenan Cornelius | W | Pts: 6x4 | Whos N1 | 94KG | SPF | 2020 |
23473 | Dan Martinez | W | Points | Sub Stars | N/A | SPF | 2020 |
23590 | Todd Mueckenheim | W | Choke from back | Kansas Open | 94KG | SF | 2020 |
23591 | Matt LeightonMatt Leighton | W | Choke from back | Kansas Open | 94KG | F | 2020 |
23596 | Julian Syan | W | Choke from back | Kansas Open | ABS | R1 | 2020 |
23598 | Eliot KellyEliot Kelly | W | Flying triangle | Kansas Open | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
23600 | Fellipe AndrewFellipe Andrew | W | Choke from back | Kansas Open | ABS | SF | 2020 |
23602 | Yago SouzaYago Souza | W | Choke from back | Kansas Open | ABS | F | 2020 |
23719 | Thiago Saldanha | W | Choke from back | Houston WO | 94KG | SF | 2020 |
23720 | Vinicius GarciaVinicius Garcia | W | Bow and arrow | Houston WO | 94KG | F | 2020 |
23769 | Don Stoner | W | Triangle | SUG 14 | 92KG | SPF | 2020 |
23781 | Manuel RibamarManuel Ribamar | W | Armbar | 3CG Kumite | 88KG | 4F | 2020 |
23784 | Pedro MarinhoPedro Marinho | W | Armbar | 3CG Kumite | 88KG | SF | 2020 |
23795 | Yuri Villefort | W | Triangle armbar | Jitz King | 84KG | R1 | 2020 |
23801 | William TackettWilliam Tackett | W | Pts: 3x0 | Jitz King | 84KG | 4F | 2020 |
23820 | Nathan Orchard | W | Triangle | SUG 15 | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
23822 | H. Colvin | W | Triangle | SUG 15 | ABS | SF | 2020 |
23832 | Tye RuotoloTye Ruotolo | W | Points | 3CG Kumite III | 81KG | 4F | 2020 |
23836 | John CombsJohn Combs | W | Kimura | 3CG Kumite III | 81KG | SF | 2020 |
23838 | Vagner RochaVagner Rocha | W | Referee Decision | 3CG Kumite III | 81KG | F | 2020 |
23849 | Nick RodriguezNick Rodriguez | W | Referee Decision | 3CG Kumite IV | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
23890 | Hugo MarquesHugo Marques | W | RNC | Kumite V | 81KG | 4F | 2020 |
23894 | Kade RuotoloKade Ruotolo | W | Short choke | Kumite V | 81KG | SF | 2020 |
23896 | Tye RuotoloTye Ruotolo | W | Points | Kumite V | 81KG | F | 2020 |
23943 | Jesse Taylor | W | Armbar | SUG 17 | ABS | SPF | 2020 |
23967 | Guilherme AugustoGuilherme Augusto | W | Choke from back | Kumite 6 | ABS | 4F | 2020 |
23968 | Gabriel AlmeidaGabriel Almeida | W | Straight ankle lock | Kumite 6 | ABS | SF | 2020 |
24126 | Kaiser Adylevich | W | Reverse triangle | Pan American | ABS | R1 | 2020 |
24128 | Leo SilvaLeo Silva | W | Reverse triangle | Pan American | ABS | 8F | 2020 |
24883 | Dante LeonDante Leon | W | Referee Decision | WNO 5 | SPF | 88KG | 2020 |
26648 | Adam Bradley | W | Points | 3CG MW GP | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
26855 | Adam Smith | W | RNC | SUG 24 | ABS | 4F | 2021 |
26860 | Tanner Weisgram | W | RNC | SUG 24 | ABS | 3RD | 2021 |
26952 | Kade RuotoloKade Ruotolo | W | RNC | Road to ADCC | 88KG | SPF | 2021 |
27209 | Ben Dyson | D | --- | Polaris Squads | ABS | RR | 2021 |
27219 | Kieran Davern | D | --- | Polaris Squads | ABS | RR | 2021 |
27221 | Bradley Hill | W | Short choke | Polaris Squads | ABS | RR | 2021 |
27222 | Ellis Younger | D | --- | Polaris Squads | ABS | RR | 2021 |
29920 | Konrad Smieszek | W | Triangle | Rio SMO | 82KG | R1 | 2022 |
29921 | Vandicleidisson S. | W | RNC | Rio SMO | 82KG | 4F | 2022 |
29954 | Dayvid Remedio | W | Choke from back | Rio SMO | ABS | R1 | 2022 |
29959 | Pedro EliasPedro Elias | W | Choke from back | Rio SMO | ABS | SF | 2022 |
29966 | Lucas ProtasioLucas Protasio | W | RNC | Rio SMNGO | 79KG | R1 | 2022 |
29967 | Lucas Queiroz | W | Short choke | Rio SMNGO | 79KG | 4F | 2022 |
29968 | Pierpaolo Chiappe | W | Short choke | Rio SMNGO | 79KG | SF | 2022 |
29969 | Luiz Santos | W | RNC | Rio SMNGO | 79KG | F | 2022 |
30274 | Leo Domingos | W | RNC | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | R2 | 2022 |
30308 | Alexandre Guerra | W | Triangle | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | R3 | 2022 |
30322 | Italo MouraItalo Moura | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | 8F | 2022 |
30329 | Lucas Barros | W | RNC | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | 4F | 2022 |
30334 | Luiz PauloLuiz Paulo | W | Injury | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | SF | 2022 |
30335 | Fabio CaloiFabio Caloi | W | RNC | ADCC BR2 Trials | 77KG | F | 2022 |
31616 | Magid Hage | W | RNC | Polaris 19 | 82KG | SPF | 2022 |
31704 | Pedro MaiaPedro Maia | W | RNC | Pan American | 82KG | R1 | 2022 |
35079 | Andy VarelaAndy Varela | W | RNC | ADCC | 77KG | R1 | 2022 |
36078 | Shane Fishman | W | Pts: 8x2 | Polaris 22 | 86KG | 4F | 2022 |
36082 | Hunter Colvin | W | Triangle | Polaris 22 | 86KG | SF | 2022 |
36083 | Jed Hue | W | Katagatame | Polaris 22 | 86KG | F | 2022 |
37798 | Jesse Vuorio | W | Choke from back | London Open | 94KG | F | 2023 |
37805 | Caio Rocha | W | Choke from back | London Open | ABS | R1 | 2023 |
37807 | Max LindbladMax Lindblad | W | Armbar | London Open | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
37812 | Tarik HopstockTarik Hopstock | W | Choke from back | London Open | ABS | SF | 2023 |
37838 | Kasper Larsen | W | Inside heel hook | London NGO | 91KG | 4F | 2023 |
37841 | Erick Souza | W | N/A | London NGO | 91KG | SF | 2023 |
37842 | Tarik HopstockTarik Hopstock | W | RNC | London NGO | 91KG | F | 2023 |
37846 | Adam Ellis | W | Submission | London NGO | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
37850 | Thomas Bracher | W | Katagatame | London NGO | ABS | SF | 2023 |
37851 | Erick Souza | W | RNC | London NGO | ABS | F | 2023 |
38455 | Caio ViniciusCaio Vinicius | W | Kneebar | Pan American | ABS | 8F | 2023 |
39405 | Ricardo RezendeRicardo Rezende | W | Triangle | Miami Open | 94KG | F | 2023 |
39412 | Ari Pollan | W | Straight ankle lock | Miami Open | ABS | R1 | 2023 |
39437 | Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt Sousa | W | RNC | Miami NGO | ABS | SF | 2023 |
39438 | JZ Cavalcante | W | RNC | Miami NGO | ABS | F | 2023 |
40053 | Mair Amaral | W | Choke from back | Houston Open | 94KG | 4F | 2023 |
40054 | Filipe Pimentel | W | Choke from back | Houston Open | 94KG | SF | 2023 |
40056 | Carlos Neto | W | Back triangle | Houston Open | 94KG | F | 2023 |
40076 | Robert Dunn | W | Triangle | Houston Open | ABS | R1 | 2023 |
40089 | Ruben Alaniz | W | Submission | Houston Open | 91KG | F | 2023 |
40502 | Caio ViniciusCaio Vinicius | W | Triangle | World Champ. | 94KG | R1 | 2023 |
42620 | Andre PorfirioAndre Porfirio | W | RNC | Blue Collar | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
42622 | Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt Sousa | W | RNC | Blue Collar | ABS | SF | 2023 |
45855 | Tyler Freeman | W | RNC | NoGi World | 91KG | R1 | 2023 |
45860 | C. NegromonteC. Negromonte | W | Pts: 2x0 | NoGi World | 91KG | 4F | 2023 |
45893 | Jose Munoz | W | RNC | NoGi World | ABS | R1 | 2023 |
45899 | Heikki Jussila | W | Armbar | NoGi World | ABS | R2 | 2023 |
45904 | Francisco LoFrancisco Lo | W | RNC | NoGi World | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
45908 | Vinicius TratorVinicius Trator | W | Armbar | NoGi World | ABS | SF | 2023 |
45909 | Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt Sousa | W | RNC | NoGi World | ABS | F | 2023 |
50219 | Elias Silverio | W | RNC | AIGA Brasil | O91KG | 4F | 2024 |
50236 | Alan Magendzo | W | Points | AIGA Brasil | O91KG | SF | 2024 |
50251 | Elioenai Braz | W | RNC | AIGA Brasil | O91KG | F | 2024 |
50503 | Guilherme AugustoGuilherme Augusto | W | Choke from back | World Champ. | ABS | R1 | 2024 |
50506 | Rayron GracieRayron Gracie | W | Pts: 20x3 | World Champ. | ABS | 8F | 2024 |