Carlos Lemos (fighter)

Carlos Lemos Jr. commonly known as Escorrega (born 9 April 1978 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a former mixed martial artist and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt practitioner and coach.

Carlos Lemos, Jr.
Born (1978-04-09) 9 April 1978
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[1]
Other namesEscorrega (slippery )[2]
NationalityBrazilian-American
DivisionPluma/Feather
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo
Fighting out ofDowners Grove, USA
TeamGracie Barra
TrainerCarlos Gracie Jr.
Alexandre Soca Carneiro
Roberto "Gordo" Correa
Redley Vigio
Renzo Gracie
Rank5th deg. BJJ black belt [3]
OccupationBrazilian jiu-jitsu instructor
Websitehttp://www.carloslemosjr.com/
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2002 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Silver medal – second place 2003 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2004 Lisbon, Portugal -70 kg
World Master Championship
Gold medal – first place 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada -64 kg

A multiple-time world champion in the sport, Lemos Jr. is also regarded as one of the first black belts to come over to Europe to coach and establish Jiu Jitsu academies. Lemos Jr is the Regional Director of Gracie Barra in the Chicago area.

Biography

Carlos Lemos Jr. was born on 9 April 1978 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1] He started taekwondo at the age of three, progressing to judo at ten.[1] He began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 14.[1] From blue belt he started training under Carlos Gracie Jr earning all his belts from him. He became a World Champion for the first time at the 1999 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a purple belt. In 2011 he briefly competed in MMA, winning both of his two fights.[4]

Lemos Jr. won another World championship this time in Masters in 2015 and again in 2018 earning him his fourth world title. He is currently the head instructor of Gracie Barra Downers Grove in Downers Grove, Illinois.[5]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitive summary

Main Achievements (black belt level):[2]

  • IBJJF World Champion (2002)
  • IBJJF American No-Gi Champion (2009)
  • IBJJF European Champion (2004)
  • Brazilian Teams Champion (2003)
  • IBJJF Pan American Master Champion (2015)
  • IBJJF Chicago Open Master Champion (2010 Open Weight[6])
  • IBJJF Chicago Summer Open No-Gi Champion (2014)
  • IBJJF Chicago Summer Open Champion (2014)
  • IBJJF Chicago Winter Open No-Gi Champion (2013 absolute)
  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2003)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Chicago Open Championship (2012)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Chicago Winter Open No-Gi Championship (2013)
  • 2nd place IBJJF American No-Gi Championship (2009 Open weight)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2005)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):[2]

  • IBJJF World Champion (1999 purple)
  • IBJJF Pan American Champion (2000 brown)
  • 3 X Brazilian National Champion (1996,1998,1999)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2000 brown)

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Lemos Jr[2]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
2 matches 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 0 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Jason Rine Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) TFC 15 January 2011 1 1:59 [7]
Win 2–0 Mike Phillips Decision (Unanimous) TFC 23 July 2011 3 5:00 [8]

References
  1. "Profile >> Carlos Lemos Jr". carloslemosjr.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  2. "Carlos Lemos Jr "Escorrega"". BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. 30 October 2011.
  3. "Carlos Lemos Jr: 5h degree Black Belt". carloslemosjr.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. "Lemos wins MMA debut". Graciemag. 25 January 2011.
  5. "Gracie Barra Downers Grove - Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts School". Gracie Barra Downers Grove.
  6. "2010 Chicago Open results". Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  7. "Mixed Martial Arts Event". The Underground. 15 January 2011.
  8. "Mixed Martial Arts Event". The Underground. 23 July 2011.


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