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Rolando Samson is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under André Galvão, who is also one of the most talented athletes of his generation – a reputation Rolando earned while competing in the lower ranks of this sport/martial art, through his victories in important International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) tournaments such as the World Championship, World No-Gi Championship, and American Nationals. Samson is also recognized for his hard work ethic, being one of the few high-level competitors in this sport who maintain a part-time training schedule.

Rolando Samson Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Rolando Villanueva Samson

Nickname: N/A

Lineage:  C. Gracie R. Gracie > Osvaldo Alves > Luis Dagmar > André Galvão > Rolando Samson

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF JJ CON (2022)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2023)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2023)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2013 blue)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2013 purple, 2012 blue)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2014/2013 purple)
  • 1st Place AJP Abu Dhabi Word Pro (2014 purple)
  • 1st Place AJP US National Pro Champion (2015** purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017/2016 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2015 purple, 2013 blue)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2017** purple, 2014 purple)

Main Achievements (Juvenile):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2011)
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2012)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2010 / 2011)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Long-step and Knee-slide Passing

Weight Division: Peso Médio (82,30 kg /181.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Atos Jiu Jitsu

Rolando Samson Biography

Rolando Samson was born on September 13, 1994 in San Diego, California – United States of America.

As a child, influenced by cartoons such as Dragon Ball Z Rolando gained interest in martial arts. This same curiosity was increased when Samson started watching classes at the after-school karate program in his neighbourhood.

Showing curiosity over martial arts, Samson was guided by his father to a Brazilian jiu jitsu school at the age of 9. Rolando’s dad was a mixed martial arts (MMA) fan and had a decent understanding of grappling and it’s value in hand-to-hand combat, opting to register his son to Alex Brandão’s academy – a gym under the lineage of Master Fábio Santos.

Rolando went through the child and juvenile belt system competing for Brandão, for whom he conquered his first IBJJF World title. More focussed on his jiu jitsu career as a blue belt, Samson started dwelling over the idea of switching to a more competition focussed gym. This thought was doubled down on after a conversation with fellow competitor Michael Liera Junior – who advised Rolando to try a class at Atos HQ in San Diego.

Already a big fan of  André Galvão‘s game, Rolando decided to take the challenge and visit this famed grappling stable. Once there, and given that Samson was already a relatively well known blue belt competitor, he was put through ‘the ringer’. In an interview given to BJJ Heroes in 2017 Rolando remembered that first experience at Atos HQ: “I tried to keep up and I was completely exhausted. I learned so much in that one night and I was already looking forward to the next class right after the class finished. That was how I knew Atos was where I wanted to be“.

While training and competing regularly, Rolando Samson’s focus never strayed from his academic studies having attended a junior college for 3 years before being transferred to San Diego State University to further his education – all this while also working part-time.

On June 2017, after another fantastic competitive year where he achieved a silver medal at the Worlds (while training only 2 times per week), Samson was promoted to black belt by André Galvão.

Rolando Samson Grappling Record

52 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    16 (31%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    5 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    26 (50%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (8%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

26 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Armbar
42
11
#86e620
Violin armlock
15
4
#5AD3D1
Choke from back
12
3
#d1212a
Bow and arrow
8
2
#fad11b
Submission
4
1
#f58822
Cachecol choke
4
1
#224aba
Wristlock
4
1
#ff9124
Choke
4
1
#bf1f6c
Triangle
4
1
#22c9a5
Clock choke
4
1
26
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
16 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    8 (50%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    3 (19%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    3 (19%)
  • BY DECISION
    1 (6%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (6%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

3 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
67
2
#86e620
Loop choke
33
1
3
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Rolando Samson Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
13739Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoLLoop chokeMexico City OpenABSF2017
15422Nathan MendelsohnNathan MendelsohnLChoke from backPan American82KG8F2018
15918Gabriel ProcopioGabriel ProcopioLPointsBoston Sp. Open82KGF2018
16343Marcelo MafraMarcelo MafraLAdvSan Diego Open82KGF2018
16548Claudio CalasansClaudio CalasansLPts: 0x0, PenWorld Champ.82KGR22018
19369Edmund KimLPts: 4x2Portland Open82KG4F2019
20422Paulo GabrielPaulo GabrielLPointsDallas SPO82KGF2019
20437Arnaldo MaidanaArnaldo MaidanaLN/ADallas SPOABSSF2019
37011Francisco CuneoFrancisco CuneoLPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds79KG8F2022
38652Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLChoke from backPan American82KGSF2023
40584Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLPts: 9x2World Champ.82KGSF2023
48162Natan ChuengNatan ChuengLReferee DecisionPan American76KG4F2024
49447Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro76KGSF2024
50500Espen MathiesenEspen MathiesenLPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.76KG8F2024
57961Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLPts: 5x2Pan Champ.82KGSF2025
59749Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLPts: 5x0World Champ.82KGF2025
13734Julio ReyesWPointsMexico City Open88KGSF2017
13735Anderson SouzaWPts: 7x0Mexico City Open88KGF2017
13736Alci CostaWSubmissionMexico City OpenABS4F2017
13737Samir ChantreSamir ChantreWPointsMexico City OpenABSSF2017
13743Itua SallesWPointsMexico NG Open85KGSF2017
13744Anderson SouzaWInjuryMexico NG Open85KGF2017
13745Alika AngermanWPointsMexico NG OpenABSSF2017
13746Anderson SouzaWArmbarMexico NG OpenABSF2017
15915Brian BeauryBrian BeauryWN/ABoston Sp. Open82KG4F2018
15917Sean FisherWN/ABoston Sp. Open82KGSF2018
16341Ken PrimolaWBow and arrowSan Diego Open82KGSF2018
16537Javier ValencianoWArmbarWorld Champ.82KGR12018
18473Paul WooWArmbarF2W 9585KGSPF2018
20420Marcelo MafraMarcelo MafraWPointsDallas SPO82KGSF2019
20431Vinicius WongWPointsDallas SPOABSR12019
20433Tyrone GoncalvesWPointsDallas SPOABS4F2019
23543Drew PalomoWViolin armlockPortland Open82KG4F2020
23544Fernando CabreraWPointsPortland Open82KGSF2020
23545Jacob LanierWBow and arrowPortland Open82KGF2020
34857Carlos NetoWPts: 2x2, AdvJJ Con88KG4F2022
34858Hayden BucknerWCachecol chokeJJ Con88KGSF2022
34860Vitor PeresWWristlockJJ Con88KGSF2022
34928Michael WilkinsWArmbarJJ Con NG85KGSF2022
35632Ethan BaumannWViolin armlockTwin Cities Open82KG4F2022
35634Alef BritoAlef BritoWArmbarTwin Cities Open82KGSF2022
35635Caio CaetanoCaio CaetanoWReferee DecisionTwin Cities Open82KGF2022
35643Ethan BaumannWViolin armlockTwin Cities NGO85KGF2022
37004Valery AstraverkWPts: 19x0NoGi Worlds79KGR12022
37528Eduardo AvelarEduardo AvelarWChokeAustin WO82KGSF2023
37530Yan LucasYan LucasWArmbarAustin WO82KGF2023
38154Rehan MuttalibWPts: 2x2, AdvLA Open82KGSF2023
38155Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesWReferee DecisionLA Open82KGF2023
38643Michael MedeirosWChoke from backPan American82KGR12023
38648Austin OrandayAustin OrandayWPts: 3x0Pan American82KG4F2023
40576Yuri RodriguesWPts: 4x2World Champ.82KG8F2023
40581Mauricio OliveiraMauricio OliveiraWArmbarWorld Champ.82KG4F2023
47600Pedro FreitasWPts: 22x0LA Open82KGSF2024
47602Joao CizeskiJoao CizeskiWChoke from backLA Open82KGF2024
48144Victor SantosWTrianglePan American76KGR22024
48156Wilhiam MarquesWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American76KG8F2024
49437Wilkler MarquesWArmbarBrasileiro76KG8F2024
49443Alexandre JesusAlexandre JesusWReferee DecisionBrasileiro76KG4F2024
50483Julio ArantesWChoke from backWorld Champ.76KGR22024
53196Charlie GilpinWViolin armlockPortland Open82KGSF2024
53197Breno BittencourtBreno BittencourtWArmbarPortland Open82KGF2024
53312Charlie GilpinWArmbarPortland NGO85KGF2024
54525Lucas ProtasioLucas ProtasioWReferee DecisionADXC 6NASPF2024
57953Alec BauldingAlec BauldingWClock chokePan Champ.82KG8F2025
57959Gabriel MachadoWPts: 0x0, AdvPan Champ.82KG4F2025
59735Szilard SuleWArmbarWorld Champ.82KG8F2025
59745Yuri RodriguesWPts: 6x4World Champ.82KG4F2025
59747Yan LucasYan LucasWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.82KGSF2025

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