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Vannessa Griffin is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Julius Park and a member of the Crazy 88 Academy, who often represents Team Lloyd Irvin in the sport’s international circuit. Griffin made waves in grappling during her colored belt career, a time when Vanessa conquered numerous titles of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) league such as the World, World No-Gi, Pan, Pan No-Gi, and European Championships.

Vannessa Griffin Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Vannessa Nancy Griffin

Nickname: N/A

Lineage:  Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Jorge Pereira > Leo DallaLloyd Irvin > Julius Park > Vanessa Griffin

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2021)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2020*)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2020)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 blue, 2017 purple)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2019 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2015 blue, 2017 purple)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open (2020 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2016** purple)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 purple, 2019 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2015* blue)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2017*/2019 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2020* brown)
  • F2W Brown Belt Welterweight Champion (2018)

* Absolute
** Weight and absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Open Guard

Weight Division: Peso Médio (69,00 kg / 152.5 lbs)

Team/Association: Crazy 88 – Team Lloyd Irvin

Vanessa Griffin Biography

Vanessa Griffin was born on August 12, 1997, in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA, where she lived up until her 3rd birthday.

After her father passed away, Vanessa and her family moved out of RI, to neighboring Maryland State, testing a few different towns before settling in Elkridge, MD.

Although curious about sports, Vanessa didn’t pay too much attention to extra-curricular activities up until her tweens. At that point, in trying to find something to occupy her time, Griffin discovered the Crazy 88 Academy, which neighbored her residence, joining the gym’s jiu-jitsu class – with coach Jon Delbrugge
– at the age of 13.

At Crazy 88, Vanessa Griffin became one of coach Julius Park‘s top students, training on to a nearly full-time schedule from her yellow belt days onwards, while studying and helping with the team’s coaching program.

After a stellar career in the lower belt divisions, where Vanessa conquered the IBJJF World, World NOGI, Pan, Pan NOGI, and European Open titles, Griffin was promoted to black belt by coach Park. A promotion that came on June 20, 2020.

Vannessa Griffin Grappling Record

43 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    14 (33%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    7 (16%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    20 (47%)
  • BY DECISION
    1 (2%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (2%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

20 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
40
8
#86e620
Kimura
20
4
#5AD3D1
Armbar
15
3
#d1212a
Choke
10
2
#fad11b
Americana
5
1
#f58822
Triangle
5
1
#224aba
Triangle armlock
5
1
20
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
31 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    15 (48%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (13%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    7 (23%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (13%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (3%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

7 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
29
2
#86e620
Short choke
14
1
#5AD3D1
Armbar
14
1
#d1212a
Toe hold
14
1
#fad11b
Outside heel hook
14
1
#f58822
RNC
14
1
7
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Vannessa Griffin Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
24298Rafaela GuedesRafaela GuedesLPts: 11x0Pan American69KGSF2020
24601Rafaela GuedesRafaela GuedesLPts: 0x0, AdvNo Gi Pan Am.ABSF2020
26302Elisabeth ClayElisabeth ClayLOutside heel hookNoGi Pan Am.ABS4F2021
27741Andressa CintraLReferee DecisionPan American69KGSF2021
29719Raquel CanutoLPts: 15x0World Champ.69KG4F2021
31847Chloe McNallyChloe McNallyLPts: 10x6Pan American69KGSF2022
32655Larissa DiasLarissa DiasLRNCAtlanta SPOABSF2022
33201Kira SungKira SungLPts: 4x2World Champ.69KGR12022
33489Maria MalyjasiakMaria MalyjasiakLChoke from backWashington NGOABSF2022
34529Maria MalyjasiakMaria MalyjasiakLPointsN. Haven OpenABSF2022
35781Elisabeth ClayElisabeth ClayLShort chokeNoGi Pan66KGF2022
37473Maria MalyjasiakMaria MalyjasiakLPts: 10x0European OpenABSR12023
37510Thalyta SilvaThalyta SilvaLReferee DecisionEuropean Open69KGF2023
38562Elizabeth MitrovicElizabeth MitrovicLPts: 2x0Pan AmericanABSR12023
38747Thalyta SilvaThalyta SilvaLReferee DecisionPan American69KGSF2023
39863Thalyta SilvaThalyta SilvaLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiroABS4F2023
39901Andresa CintraLPts: 4x2Brasileiro69KGSF2023
40723Thalyta SilvaThalyta SilvaLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.69KGSF2023
40751Ana VieiraAna VieiraLPts: 13x0World Champ.ABS4F2023
46685Melissa CuetoLPts: 9x0European OpenABS4F2024
46726Leticia CardozoLPts: 0x0, AdvEuropean Open74KG4F2024
48274Thalyta SilvaThalyta SilvaLPts: 2x0Pan American69KGF2024
48289Izadora CristinaLPts: 2x0Pan AmericanABSSF2024
49197Renata BuenoLPts: 2x2, PenOC Open69KG4F2024
49211Melissa CuetoLArmbarOC OpenABSF2024
50750Amy CampoAmy CampoLChoke from backWorld Champ.ABS4F2024
54308Brianna Ste-MarieBrianna Ste-MarieLPts: 16x0Euro NoGi67KGSF2024
54321Nadia FranklandNadia FranklandLPts: 6x0Euro NoGiABSR12024
57705Maria MalyjasiakMaria MalyjasiakLN/AVirginia OpenABSF2025
58074Ana SantosAna SantosLToe holdPan Champ.69KG4F2025
59901Rebeca LimaLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.69KG4F2025
24297Raquel CanutoWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American69KG4F2020
24497Nikki SullivanWPts: 2x0Atlanta OpenABSF2020
24600Nikki SullivanWPts: 0x0, PenNo Gi Pan Am.ABSSF2020
25519Suellen SouzaWChoke from backOrlando Open66KGRR2021
25520Suellen SouzaWKimuraOrlando Open66KGF2021
25554Bridget McElieceWArmbarOrlando NGO69KGF2021
26267Erin JohnsonWAmericanaNoGi Pan Am.66KGF2021
27736Bruna MacielWChokePan American69KG8F2021
29188Claire NorthClaire NorthWPts: 2x2, AdvJJ CON69KGF2021
31844Ana NascimentoWArmbarPan American69KG4F2022
32654Betina PereiraWChokeAtlanta SPOABSSF2022
33486Kristi LoughWPts: 6x0Washington NGO74KGF2022
33488Kristi LoughWPts: 0x0, AdvWashington NGOABSSF2022
34525Bridget McelieseWTriangleN. Haven Open74KGF2022
34528Kristi LoughWChoke from backN. Haven OpenABSSF2022
35780Isa ReiberWPts: 14x0NoGi Pan66KGRR2022
37507Ana BrandaoWPts: 2x0European Open69KG4F2023
37508Elisabeth ClayElisabeth ClayWPts: 8x6European Open69KGSF2023
38744Marcia FigueiredoWPts: 4x0Pan American69KG4F2023
39856Laura PerettiWKimuraBrasileiroABS8F2023
40716Raquel SantosWPts: 11x0World Champ.69KG8F2023
40719Elisabeth ClayElisabeth ClayWPts: 4x4, AdvWorld Champ.69KG4F2023
40749Heather DunnWChoke from backWorld Champ.ABSR12023
41899Deise LeonanjoWChoke from backOrlando SMO74KGF2023
48264Mayara MeloWChoke from backPan American69KGR12024
48271Marcia FigueiredoWChoke from backPan American69KG4F2024
48273Larissa MartinsWChoke from backPan American69KGSF2024
48287Kennedy FranklinKennedy FranklinWPts: 0x0, AdvPan AmericanABS4F2024
48653Graciele FavaWPts: 4x0NYC SPO74KGF2024
48655Suellen SouzaWPts: 2x0NYC SPOABSRR2024
48656Jessica CraneWChoke from backNYC SPOABSRR2024
49207Luanna SilvaWPts: 0x0, AdvOC OpenABS4F2024
49209Maria VicentiniMaria VicentiniWPts: 11x0OC OpenABSSF2024
50746Anna HeningWPts: 7x0World Champ.ABSRDS2024
54304Jaqueline AlmeidaWPts: 2x2, AdvEuro NoGi67KG4F2024
56742Sula MaeWArmbarEuropean Open69KG4F2025
56744Amanda SchurtzWTriangle armlockEuropean Open69KGSF2025
56745Vitoria NogueiraWReferee DecisionEuropean Open69KGF2025
57700Graciele FavaWPts: 9x0Virginia Open69KGRR2025
57701Gabrielle CzernikWKimuraVirginia Open69KGF2025
57704Beatrice JinWN/AVirginia OpenABSSF2025
58066Gessica MacielWKimuraPan Champ.69KGR12025
59899Luana SoaresWPts: 10x9World Champ.69KG8F2025
5050 Guard Instructional by Lachlan Giles

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