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Pedro Marinho is a Brazilian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and professional submission grappler. Recognized as one of the top heavyweight competitors of his generation, Marinho has achieved success in both gi and no-gi competition, earning major titles in the IBJJF, Who’s Number One (WNO), and other elite professional grappling promotions.
Early Life
Pedro Fillipe Serra Marinho was born on October 9, 1996, in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Growing up, he was involved in a variety of sports, including soccer, surfing, skating, and combat sports.
His martial arts journey began with capoeira at the age of seven before he trained in Muay Thai and Western boxing. At 17, Marinho discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and began training under Reinaldo Fernandes at Brazilian Top Team (BTT). After nearly four years at BTT, he earned a place in Felipe Pena’s FP Golden Team scholarship program, where he further developed his competitive game. Later, he moved to the United States to train under Ulpiano Malachias at Gracie Barra, receiving his black belt in March 2021.
Grappling Career
Marinho first gained widespread attention while still a purple belt, defeating numerous established black belts in professional no-gi events. His aggressive wrestling, powerful guillotine attacks, and relentless pace quickly established him as one of the sport’s rising stars.
Following his black belt promotion, Marinho became a regular competitor in many of the world’s leading grappling events, including:
- IBJJF World Championships
- IBJJF No-Gi World Championships
- ADCC World Championship
- Who’s Number One (WNO)
- UFC Fight Pass Invitational
- Fight 2 Win (F2W)
- Polaris
- BJJ Stars
- Third Coast Grappling (3CG)
His willingness to compete against elite opposition has made him one of the most respected competitors in the heavyweight division.
Major Achievements
Pedro Marinho has earned numerous titles throughout his career, including:
- IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
- WNO Light Heavyweight Champion
- IBJJF American National Champion
- IBJJF Pan Championship Silver Medalist
- Multiple-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion at the coloured belt ranks
- Champion of professional events including Elite Grappling and Jitz King
His consistent success across both IBJJF tournaments and professional superfights has established him among the world’s elite no-gi competitors.
Professional Grappling
Marinho has competed against many of the biggest names in modern grappling, facing world champions and ADCC veterans across a variety of rulesets.
Known for his strong wrestling and tactical approach, he has headlined events for promotions such as Who’s Number One, Fight 2 Win, and UFC Fight Pass Invitational, regularly competing in high-profile championship matches.
Coaching
Alongside his competitive career, Pedro Marinho is an instructor with Gracie Barra in Texas, where he teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while continuing to compete professionally. He is known for sharing his wrestling integration, guillotine system, and pressure-based passing with students of all levels.