Bruno Malfacine

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Bruno Malfacine
Born (1986-08-28) 28 August 1986 (age 38)
Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence Orlando, Florida, United States
Nationality Flag of Brazil.svg Brazilian
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Team Alliance Jiu Jitsu
Rank Black belt in BJJ
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins3
By submission3
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -57kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 California, USA -57kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 California, USA -57kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 California, USA -57kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 California, USA -57kg
Pan American Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 California, USA -57kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 California, USA -64kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 California, USA -64kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 California, USA -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 California, USA -57kg
European Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Lisbon, Portugal -57kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Lisbon, Portugal -64kg
Brazilian National Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -57kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -57kg

Bruno Malfacine (born 28 August 1986 in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor. Malfacine, a winner of 10 World Championships, was inducted into the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Hall of Fame and is widely considered to be the best roosterweight of all time. [1]

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Biography

Bruno Malfacine was born on 28 August 1986 in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1998 at the age of eleven under Carlos Santana. After Santana stopped coaching, Malfacine moved to the Gama Filho team and was awarded his black belt there. In 2008, he moved to São Paulo, to train with Fabio Gurgel, at the Alliance team, where he has achieved ten world titles. [2]

In 2020, Malfacine opened up his own branch of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Orlando, Florida, where he currently teaches. [3]

Bruno "Bad Boy" Malfacine has also competed in MMA and has a professional record of 3–0. [4]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches3 wins0 losses
By knockout00
By submission30
By decision00
Draws0
No contests0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0Cristian RodriguezSubmissionBrave CF 16: Abu DhabiSeptember 21, 201814:20 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win2–0Rafael Vinicius Pereira CostaSubmission (armbar)Brave CF 11: Mineiro vs. SantiagoApril 13, 201813:18 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win1–0Romario GarciaSubmission (armbar)Shooto Brazil 74August 27, 201711:34 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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References

  1. ↑ "Bruno Malfacine | BJJ Heroes" . Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. ↑ "Bruno Malfacine". BJJ Heroes. 14 March 2010.
  3. ↑ "Bruno Malfacine Opens New Gym in Orlando, Florida". 10 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Bruno Malfacine Signs With Brave CF". Jiu Jitsu Legacy. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2020.


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