Celso Vinicius
| Celso Venicius | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 27, 1983 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Other names | Celsinho |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Fighting out of | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Team | Ryan Gracie BJJ |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| World Championship | ||
| 2008 California, USA | -76 kg | |
| 2007 California, USA | -76 kg | |
| 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | -76 kg | |
| 2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | -76 kg | |
| Pan American Championship | ||
| 2008 California, USA | -76 kg | |
Celso "Celsinho" Venicius (born December 27, 1983) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt competitor and mixed martial artist. He is a three-time IBJJF World Champion and one of the leading lightweights of his generation.[1][2]
Early life
Vinicius was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He began training martial arts as a child and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager. He was promoted to black belt under Ryan Gracie, becoming one of the top representatives of the team in the early 2000s.[1][3]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career
As a colored belt, Vinicius won several titles in the Brazilian national circuit, establishing himself as one of the most technical competitors in his weight class. At black belt, he reached the highest level of the sport by becoming a three-time IBJJF World Champion.[4]
Vinicius competed extensively in international events such as the IBJJF Pan Championship, European Championship, and the World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, adding to his reputation as a versatile competitor.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Vinicius made his professional MMA debut in Brazil in the mid-2000s, competing for organizations such as Shooto Brazil and regional promotions. He fought in the lightweight division and showcased his grappling skills in the cage.[1][3]
Titles
- 3x World Champion (2008,[5] 2006,[6] 2005[7])
- Pan American Champion (2008[8])
- South American Champion (2009 – Middleweight Division)
- Ultimate Absolute NYC|Ultimate Absolute NYC 2 Champion (2011)
- World Pro Cup Silver Medalist (2011)
- World Bronze Medalist (2007)
Mixed martial arts record
| 6 matches | 5 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 5-1 | Jorge Patino | Decision (Unanimous) | Thunder Fight 4 - Macaco vs. Celsinho | June 20, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 5-0 | Rodrigo Gomes | Decision (Unanimous) | Talent MMA Circuit 10 | August 9, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Osasco, Brazil | |
| Win | 4-0 | Andre Luis Sousa | Submission (North-South Choke) | Talent MMA Circuit 7 | March 29, 2014 | 1 | 4:45 | Osasco, Brazil | |
| Win | 3-0 | Henrique Morgan | Submission (armbar) | Moema Fight | October 6, 2012 | 1 | 3:50 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2-0 | Emerson Peixoto | Decision (unanimous) | Max Fight 13 | May 12, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1-0 | Adriano Millioni | Submission (punches) | Face To Face 5 | December 18, 2010 | 1 | 1:32 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Celso "Celsinho" Venicius". www.bjjheroes.com.
- ^ "Here Are The All-Time Lightweight Champions At IBJJF Worlds". www.flograppling.com.
- ^ a b c "Celso Venicius". www.tapology.com.
- ^ "Celso Vinicius". www.flograppling.com.
- ^ "World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2008". ibjjf.com.
- ^ "World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2006". ibjjf.com.
- ^ "World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2005". ibjjf.com.
- ^ "Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2008". ibjjf.com.
- ^ "Celso Vinicius His Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!". bjjfanatics.com.
- ^ "Celso Venicius". www.sherdog.com.