Wikipedia

Rubens Charles Maciel

Rubens Charles Maciel (born December 24, 1979), aka "Cobrinha" and sometimes referred to as Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor. He is considered the best featherweight in the decade [2] and to be among the best pound for pound jiu jitsu competitors in the world[citation needed]. Cobrinha is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fernando "Terere" Augusto and a member of Alliance Jiu Jitsu. Cobrinha has won a total of six world championship titles in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a black belt in the featherweight (or lightweight) category. He started training BJJ in 2000, received his black belt in 2005, and has since medaled in every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in which he has competed - a total of ten.[3] He is known for his attacking style of jiu jitsu and, in particular, for his guard. His guard was voted the best Guard of the Decade by fellow World Champions.[4]

Rubens Charles Maciel
Born (1979-12-24) December 24, 1979 (age 44)
Londrina, Parana, Brazil
Other namesCobrinha[1]
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st)
TeamAlliance Jiu Jitsu
Rankblack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rubens Charles Maciel
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2009 Barcelona, Spain -66kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Nottingham, UK -66kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Beijing, China -66kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Sao Paulo, Brazil -66kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Espoo, Finland -66kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2007 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2008 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal – second place 2012 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2013 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal – second place 2014 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2016 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 California, USA -70 kg
Nogi World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 California, USA -67.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2008 California, USA -73.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, USA -67.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, USA -67.5 kg
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2008 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 California, USA -70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2009 California, USA Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal – second place 2012 California, USA -70 kg
Silver medal – second place 2013 California, USA -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 California, USA -70 kg
Pan American No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2008 California, USA -76 kg
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 California, USA -76 kg
European Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lisbon, Portugal -70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Lisbon, Portugal -70 kg
World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup
Silver medal – second place 2009 Abu Dhabi, UAE -65 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE -74 kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE Absolute

Before opening his own school Cobrinha BJJ in Los Angeles, California, in 2011, he was an instructor at the Alliance Jiu Jitsu headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. One of his notable students is Fabricio Werdum. On January 24, 2022, Cobrinha was announced as the tenth member of the inaugural class of the ADCC Hall of Fame.[5]

Championship record

edit

IBJJF World Championships

edit

IBJJF World No-Gi Championships

edit

IBJJF Pan American Championships

edit

IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championships

edit

IBJJF European Championships

edit

IBJJF Brazilian National Championships

edit

ADCC 2017 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Finland

edit
  • -66 kg: 1st place

ADCC 2015 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Sao Paulo

edit
  • -66 kg: 1st place

ADCC 2013 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Beijing

edit
  • -66 kg: 1st place

ADCC 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Nottingham

edit
  • -66 kg: 2nd place

ADCC 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club : Barcelona

edit
  • -66 kg: 2nd place

World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ Jones, Phil (3 July 2023). "The 20 Best BJJ Nicknames". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. ^ Lovato, Rafael Jr. (5 August 2009). "Heavyweight with a small man's game". RAFAEL LOVATO JR JIU-JITSU BLOG. Archived from the original on 28 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Fighter: Rubens Charles Maciel 'Cobrinha'". Martial Arts Ranking. MARanking. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  4. ^ "The Guard - Everything regarding Jiu-Jitsu's main weapon". Gracie Magazine. No. 143. 21 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 May 2009.
  5. ^ "Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles Becomes Tenth Inductee in ADCC Hall of Fame". 25 January 2022.

Tournament Results - Official Homepage

Recognition

edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wiki.x.io/w/index.php?title=Rubens_Charles_Maciel&oldid=1264377894"