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Roberto Jimenez is an Ecuadorian / 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 IBJJF Pan Championship (2025**)
  • 2nd Place 3CG Kumite 6 – ABS (2020)
  • 2nd Place BJJ Stars 15 GP (2025)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2023)
  • 3rd Place AJP Grand Slam, LDN (2025)

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 BJJ Attacking The Back

Roberto Jimenez Biography

Roberto Jimenez was born on May 19, 2000, in Miami, Florida, United States of America, being the son of immigrants from Ecuador.

Roberto’s father, Raul “Gacho” Jimenez, was an avid Thai boxing practitioner who, by 2001, decided to start training in 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, and this time settled in Texas. Roberto knew little to no English at the time, having Spanish as 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 Jimenezes 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 focusing 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 also doing 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

118 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    16 (14%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (1%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    96 (81%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (3%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

96 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
RNC
28
27
#86e620
Choke from back
19
18
#5AD3D1
Triangle
11
11
#d1212a
Armbar
11
11
#fad11b
Triangle from back
4
4
#f58822
Short choke
4
4
#224aba
Straight ankle lock
3
3
#ff9124
Katagatame
3
3
#bf1f6c
Kimura
2
2
#22c9a5
Reverse triangle
2
2
#fad223
Submission
2
2
#03861f
Kneebar
1
1
#039a1f
Back triangle
1
1
#03b41f
Flying triangle
1
1
#03c61f
Outside heel hook
1
1
#03d61f
Bow and arrow
1
1
#03f61f
Verbal tap
1
1
#82ff5f
Arm in RNC
1
1
#a4ff5f
Triangle armbar
1
1
#dbff5f
Inside heel hook
1
1
96
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
42 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    17 (40%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    3 (7%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    15 (36%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (10%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY EBI/OT
    2 (5%)

15 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Inside heel hook
33
5
#86e620
Armbar
20
3
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
13
2
#d1212a
Toe hook
7
1
#fad11b
Outside heel hook
7
1
#f58822
Toe hold
7
1
#224aba
Botinha
7
1
#ff9124
Triangle
7
1
15
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Roberto Jimenez Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
23755R. EvangelistaR. EvangelistaLToe hookHouston WOABSSF2020
23763Lucas BarbosaLucas BarbosaLArmbarF2W 13792KGSPF2020
23789Gabriel AlmeidaGabriel AlmeidaLReferee DecisionF2W 14084KGSPF2020
23816Gustavo BatistaGustavo BatistaLPoints3CG Kumite88KGF2020
23834Pedro MarinhoPedro MarinhoLOutside heel hookJitz King84KGSF2020
23853Mason FowlerMason FowlerLEBI/OTSUG 15ABSF2020
23884Roberto AbreuRoberto AbreuLReferee Decision3CG Kumite IVABSSF2020
24000Victor HugoVictor HugoLToe holdKumite 6ABSF2020
24140Craig JonesCraig JonesLInside heel hookWNO 493KGSPF2020
24165Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLBotinhaPan AmericanABS4F2020
25158Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLPts: 4x0BJJ Stars 581KGSPF2021
25236Gordon RyanGordon RyanLArmbarWNO 6ABSSPF2021
26685Pedro MarinhoPedro MarinhoLPoints3CG MW GP85KGSF2021
26890Pedro MarinhoPedro MarinhoLInside heel hookSUG 24ABSSF2021
27970Jacob CouchJacob CouchLInside heel hookWNO Champ.84KG4F2021
29964Darlan CasacaLPts: 2x2, AdvRio SMO82KGSF2022
29999Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLPts: 18x0Rio SMOABSF2022
31753Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLTrianglePan American82KGR22022
32128Lucas BarbosaLucas BarbosaLPts: 2x0BJJ Stars83KG4F2022
33055Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLPts: 4x2World Champ.88KGR12022
33128Victor HugoVictor HugoLPts: 5x2World Champ.ABSR12022
35133Kade RuotoloKade RuotoloLInside heel hookADCC77KG4F2022
35206Felipe PenaFelipe PenaLPts: 13x2ADCCABS8F2022
37877Jansen GomesJansen GomesLPts: 6x4London OpenABSF2023
38538Nicholas MeregaliNicholas MeregaliLChoke from backPan AmericanABS4F2023
38666Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiLChoke from backPan American94KGR12023
39497Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroLDQMiami OpenABS4F2023
40168Pedro AlexPedro AlexLPointsHouston OpenABS4F2023
40178Igor SchneiderIgor SchneiderLPts: 11x4Houston OpenABSSF2023
40597Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLPts: 10x0World Champ.94KG8F2023
40990Nick RodriguezNick RodriguezLEBI/OTUFC FPI 4ABS4F2023
42711Giancarlo BodoniGiancarlo BodoniLReferee DecisionBlue CollarABSF2023
43483Izaak MichellIzaak MichellLPts: 2x0Polaris 25ABS4F2023
45949Elder CruzElder CruzLPts: 2x0NoGi World91KGSF2023
47560Nick RodriguezNick RodriguezLPts: 6x0UFC FP6ABSSPF2024
50615Meyram MaquineMeyram MaquineLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.ABS4F2024
52501Levi JonesLevi JonesLInside heel hookCJI80KGR12024
55892Kaynan DuarteKaynan DuarteLReferee DecisionWNO 25ABSSPF2024
57834Gutemberg PereiraGutemberg PereiraLPts: 0x0, AdvPan Champ.ABSF2025
57948Adam WardzinskiAdam WardzinskiLPts: 16x4Pan Champ.94KGF2025
58535Henrique BettaHenrique BettaLPts: 9x4ADGS LDN94KG4F2025
58785Mica GalvaoMica GalvaoLArmbarBJJ Stars 1583KGF2025
23348Keenan CorneliusKeenan CorneliusWPts: 6x4Whos N194KGSPF2020
23502Dan MartinezWPointsSub StarsN/ASPF2020
23619Todd MueckenheimWChoke from backKansas Open94KGSF2020
23620Matt LeightonMatt LeightonWChoke from backKansas Open94KGF2020
23625Julian SyanWChoke from backKansas OpenABSR12020
23627Eliot KellyEliot KellyWFlying triangleKansas OpenABS4F2020
23629Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewWChoke from backKansas OpenABSSF2020
23631Yago SouzaYago SouzaWChoke from backKansas OpenABSF2020
23749Thiago SaldanhaWChoke from backHouston WO94KGSF2020
23750Vinicius GarciaVinicius GarciaWBow and arrowHouston WO94KGF2020
23799Don StonerWTriangleSUG 1492KGSPF2020
23811Manuel RibamarManuel RibamarWArmbar3CG Kumite88KG4F2020
23814Pedro MarinhoPedro MarinhoWArmbar3CG Kumite88KGSF2020
23825Yuri VillefortWTriangle armbarJitz King84KGR12020
23831William TackettWilliam TackettWPts: 3x0Jitz King84KG4F2020
23850Nathan OrchardWTriangleSUG 15ABS4F2020
23852H. ColvinWTriangleSUG 15ABSSF2020
23862Tye RuotoloTye RuotoloWPoints3CG Kumite III81KG4F2020
23866John CombsJohn CombsWKimura3CG Kumite III81KGSF2020
23868Vagner RochaVagner RochaWReferee Decision3CG Kumite III81KGF2020
23879Nick RodriguezNick RodriguezWReferee Decision3CG Kumite IVABS4F2020
23920Hugo MarquesHugo MarquesWRNCKumite V81KG4F2020
23924Kade RuotoloKade RuotoloWShort chokeKumite V81KGSF2020
23926Tye RuotoloTye RuotoloWPointsKumite V81KGF2020
23973Jesse TaylorWArmbarSUG 17ABSSPF2020
23997Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoWChoke from backKumite 6ABS4F2020
23998Gabriel AlmeidaGabriel AlmeidaWStraight ankle lockKumite 6ABSSF2020
24156Kaiser AdylevichWReverse trianglePan AmericanABSR12020
24158Leo SilvaLeo SilvaWReverse trianglePan AmericanABS8F2020
24913Dante LeonDante LeonWReferee DecisionWNO 5SPF88KG2020
26681Adam BradleyWPoints3CG MW GP85KG4F2021
26888Adam SmithWRNCSUG 24ABS4F2021
26893Tanner WeisgramWRNCSUG 24ABS3RD2021
26985Kade RuotoloKade RuotoloWRNCRoad to ADCC88KGSPF2021
27242Ben DysonD---Polaris SquadsABSRR2021
27252Kieran DavernD---Polaris SquadsABSRR2021
27254Bradley HillWShort chokePolaris SquadsABSRR2021
27255Ellis YoungerD---Polaris SquadsABSRR2021
29958Konrad SmieszekWTriangleRio SMO82KGR12022
29959Vandicleidisson S.WRNCRio SMO82KG4F2022
29992Dayvid RemedioWChoke from backRio SMOABSR12022
29997Pedro EliasPedro EliasWChoke from backRio SMOABSSF2022
30004Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioWRNCRio SMNGO79KGR12022
30005Lucas QueirozWShort chokeRio SMNGO79KG4F2022
30006Pierpaolo ChiappeWShort chokeRio SMNGO79KGSF2022
30007Luiz SantosWRNCRio SMNGO79KGF2022
30312Leo DomingosWRNCADCC BR2 Trials77KGR22022
30346Alexandre GuerraWTriangleADCC BR2 Trials77KGR32022
30360Italo MouraItalo MouraWPts: 2x0ADCC BR2 Trials77KG8F2022
30367Lucas BarrosWRNCADCC BR2 Trials77KG4F2022
30372Luiz PauloLuiz PauloWInjuryADCC BR2 Trials77KGSF2022
30373Fabio CaloiFabio CaloiWRNCADCC BR2 Trials77KGF2022
31657Magid HageWRNCPolaris 1982KGSPF2022
31745Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaWRNCPan American82KGR12022
35131Andy VarelaAndy VarelaWRNCADCC77KGR12022
36136Shane FishmanWPts: 8x2Polaris 2286KG4F2022
36140Hunter ColvinWTrianglePolaris 2286KGSF2022
36141Jed HueWKatagatamePolaris 2286KGF2022
37862Jesse VuorioWChoke from backLondon Open94KGF2023
37869Caio RochaWChoke from backLondon OpenABSR12023
37871Max LindbladMax LindbladWArmbarLondon OpenABS4F2023
37876Tarik HopstockTarik HopstockWChoke from backLondon OpenABSSF2023
37902Kasper LarsenWInside heel hookLondon NGO91KG4F2023
37905Erick SouzaWN/ALondon NGO91KGSF2023
37906Tarik HopstockTarik HopstockWRNCLondon NGO91KGF2023
37910Adam EllisWSubmissionLondon NGOABS4F2023
37914Thomas BracherWKatagatameLondon NGOABSSF2023
37915Erick SouzaWRNCLondon NGOABSF2023
38534Caio ViniciusCaio ViniciusWKneebarPan AmericanABS8F2023
39487Ricardo RezendeRicardo RezendeWTriangleMiami Open94KGF2023
39494Ari PollanWStraight ankle lockMiami OpenABSR12023
39519Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt SousaWRNCMiami NGOABSSF2023
39520JZ CavalcanteWRNCMiami NGOABSF2023
40139Mair AmaralWChoke from backHouston Open94KG4F2023
40140Filipe PimentelWChoke from backHouston Open94KGSF2023
40142Carlos NetoWBack triangleHouston Open94KGF2023
40162Robert DunnWTriangleHouston OpenABSR12023
40175Ruben AlanizWSubmissionHouston Open91KGF2023
40588Caio ViniciusCaio ViniciusWTriangleWorld Champ.94KGR12023
42708Andre PorfirioAndre PorfirioWRNCBlue CollarABS4F2023
42710Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt SousaWRNCBlue CollarABSSF2023
45940Tyler FreemanWRNCNoGi World91KGR12023
45945C. NegromonteC. NegromonteWPts: 2x0NoGi World91KG4F2023
45978Jose MunozWRNCNoGi WorldABSR12023
45984Heikki JussilaWArmbarNoGi WorldABSR22023
45989Francisco LoFrancisco LoWRNCNoGi WorldABS4F2023
45993Vinicius TratorVinicius TratorWArmbarNoGi WorldABSSF2023
45994Roosevelt SousaRoosevelt SousaWRNCNoGi WorldABSF2023
50319Elias SilverioWRNCAIGA BrasilO91KG4F2024
50336Alan MagendzoWPointsAIGA BrasilO91KGSF2024
50351Elioenai BrazWRNCAIGA BrasilO91KGF2024
50602Guilherme AugustoGuilherme AugustoWChoke from backWorld Champ.ABSR12024
50605Rayron GracieRayron GracieWPts: 20x3World Champ.ABS8F2024
56896Elder CruzElder CruzWArmbarWNO 2693KGSPF2025
57026Jo PantojaWTriangleAlbuquerque OABS4F2025
57027Oilson AlvimWChoke from backAlbuquerque OABSSF2025
57029Joao AssonitisJoao AssonitisWTriangleAlbuquerque OABSF2025
57042Kenan JacksonWTriangle from backALBUQ NGO91KGRR2025
57043London HornWArmbarALBUQ NGO91KGRR2025
57045Ruben RiveraWRNCALBUQ NGOABSSF2025
57047London HornWOutside heel hookALBUQ NGOABSF2025
57189Mitchell MielkeWChoke from backAustin WO94KGSF2025
57191Filipe PimentelWKatagatameAustin WO94KGF2025
57199Vinicius SouzaWChoke from backAustin WOABS4F2025
57201Joao LucasWKimuraAustin WOABSSF2025
57203Samuel NagaiSamuel NagaiWVerbal tapAustin WOABSF2025
57215Joao AssonitisJoao AssonitisWTriangle from backAustin WNGOABSRR2025
57216Declan MoodyWArm in RNCAustin WNGOABSRR2025
57819Gabriel OliveiraGabriel OliveiraWArmbarPan Champ.ABSR12025
57826Mateus RodriguesMateus RodriguesWPts: 0x0, AdvPan Champ.ABS8F2025
57831Anderson KauanWPts: 9x0Pan Champ.ABS4F2025
57833Marcus RibeiroMarcus RibeiroWArmbarPan Champ.ABSSF2025
57939Thiago AndradeWTriangle from backPan Champ.94KGR12025
57944Gustavo BatistaGustavo BatistaWPts: 4x2Pan Champ.94KG4F2025
57947Lucas NoratLucas NoratWStraight ankle lockPan Champ.94KGSF2025
58532Vedran CugaljWArmbarADGS LDN94KG8F2025
58542Telmo CastroWTriangle from backADGS LDN94KGRPC2025
58544Clemer HebertWPts: 10x3ADGS LDN94KGRPC2025
58546Leandro CarlosWRNCADGS LDN94KG3RD2025
58780Izaak MichellIzaak MichellWReferee DecisionBJJ Stars 1583KG4F2025
58784Oliver TazaOliver TazaWPts: 3x0BJJ Stars 1583KGSF2025

 

 

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