João Assis

João Assis (born July 11, 1983), is a Brazilian Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and a former mixed martial artist. Assis is a world no-gi champion and an ADCC gold and silver medalist.[1] João became the 2013 ADCC Submission Grappling World Champion by defeating Dean Lister in the finals.[2]

João Assis
BornJoao Francisco de Moraes Assis
(1983-07-11) July 11, 1983
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
ResidenceHuntington Beach, California, United States
NationalityBrazilian
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
TeamCheckmat
Rank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Léo Vieira
Years active(2004-2006, 2009-2010) (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

João Assis
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 Nottingham, UK -99kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Beijing, China -99kg

Bio

Joao Francisco de Moraes Assis is Brazilian Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Leonardo Vieira.

Main achievements

Assis won the following titles:[3]

  • ADCC Champion (2013)
  • World Nogi Champion (2015, 2010)
  • World Champion (2007 – purple belt division)
  • World Cup Champion (2007 – open weight division, purple belt – CBJJE)
  • Pan American Champion (2009 – open weight, brown belt division)
  • 10x Grapplers Quest Champion
  • 2x NAGA Champion – NO GI advanced (2009 weight and open weight)
  • 2x NAGA Champion – Jiu Jitsu (2009 weight and open weight)
  • 2008 World NO GI Champion (2008 – brown belt division)
  • 4x American National Champion
  • California State Champion (2009 – open weight)
  • ADCC Silver Medallist (2011)

Mixed martial arts record

Fights record[4]

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 5 wins 6 losses
By knockout 2 6
By submission 3 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5-6 (1) Lorenz Larkin KO (Slam) Respect In The Cage 10 July 21, 2010 1 1:43 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 5-5 (1) Gerson Cordeiro KO (Punches) M-1 Challenge 19: 2009 Semifinals September 26, 2009 1 3:50 Rustov Oblast, Russia
Loss 5-4 (1) Augusto Montano TKO (Punches) Total Combat 33 July 11, 2009 1 4:43 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss 5-3 (1) Luiz Cane TKO (Punches) Fury FC 2 - Final Combat November 30, 2006 1 3:41 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 5-2 (1) Victor Vianna KO (Punches) Fury FC 1 - Warlords Unleashed September 27, 2006 1 1:57 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 5-1 (1) Jaguar Jaguar KO (Punch) Portugal Vale Tudo 2 October 1, 2005 1 n/a Lisbon, Portugal
NC 4-1 (1) Jalison Silva Santos No Contest Clube Da Luta 4 May 24, 2005 1 4:43 Salvador, Bahia, Bahia, Brazil
Win 4-1 Marlo Senck Submission (rear naked choke) Profight Championships 4 April 19, 2005 1 3:28 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Loss 3-1 Helio Dipp KO (Punch) Storm Samurai 6 May 19, 2005 1 2:56 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win 3-0 Edinelson Nelsão Submission (kimura) Clube da Luta 2 May 15, 2005 1 2:10 Salvador, Bahia, Bahia, Brazil
Win 2-0 Roberto Piazza TKO (punches) Profight Championship 3 January 31, 2005 1 0:40 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Win 1-0 Valdir Linhares Submission (rear-naked choke) Profight Combat Show May 24, 2004 3 4:03 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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