Matheus Diniz

Matheus Oliveira Diniz (born April 8, 1993) is a Brazilian submission wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt competitor. His most notable achievement is winning the 2019 ADCC World Championship in the Middleweight division as well as being a medalist at the IBJJF World Championships in both Gi and No-Gi formats.

Matheus Diniz
BornMatheus Oliveira Diniz[1]
(1993-04-08) April 8, 1993[1]
Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Nickname(s)King Kong
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight88.3 kg (195 lb; 13 st 13 lb)
DivisionMedium Heavy
StyleBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out ofNew York City, United States
TeamAlliance Jiu Jitsu
Marcelo Garcia Academy
Rank     BJJ black belt
(under Marcelo Garcia)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2019 Anaheim, USA -88 kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2019 California, USA -88 kg
World No-Gi Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2017 California, USA -85.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2016 California, USA -85.5 kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 California, USA Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2015 California, USA -85.5 kg
Pan American Championship
Silver medal – second place 2022 Florida, USA -94 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2018 California, USA -88 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2017 California, USA -94 kg
Pan American No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2015 New York, USA Absolute
Silver medal – second place 2015 New York, USA -85.5 kg

Background

Diniz was born on the 8th of April, 1993 in Uberlândia, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. During his early years, his family moved to Formiga.[1] When Diniz was 10, he started learning Capoeira, before switching in 2008 to Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) under coach Rodrigo Ranieri.[1]

After receiving his blue belt, Diniz moved to Poços de Caldas to train under Paulo Rezende who awarded him his purple and brown belts. As a purple belt Diniz won silver during the 2012 IBJJF World Championship in the medium heavy division. Diniz became acquainted with Marcelo Garcia who invited him to come to New York City to train at his academy.[1] In April 2015, Garcia promoted Diniz to Black Belt.[1]

Grappling career

On September 16, 2018, Diniz faced Craig Jones at the main event of Grapplefest 2 that was held in Liverpool, UK. The match went to a decision with Jones winning by referee decision.[2]

Diniz competed at the 2019 ADCC World Championship in the middleweight division. He defeated Pedro Marinho, Gabriel Arges and Josh Hinger to reach the finals.[3][4] In the finals, he defeated Craig Jones by winning on points to become champion.[3][4][5]

On June 26, 2021, Diniz faced Lucas Barbosa at the co-main event of BJJ Stars 6. Towards the end of the match, as Barbosa was ahead on points, Diniz managed to lock his arm underneath Barbosa's chin. When the bell rang signalling the end of the match, Barbosa was left unconscious from the choke. After debate, it was determined that Barbosa went unconscious after the bell and therefore had won via points. The decision was considered controversial and attracted debate.[6][7]

Championships and accomplishments

Brazilian jiu-jitsu / Submission wrestling

List of achievements at black belt level:[1]

List of achievements in lower belts divisions:[1]

  • IBJJF World No-Gi Champion (2013/2014 brown)
  • IBJJF Pan-American Champion (2015 brown)
  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2012 purple, 2014 brown)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Pan-American Championship (2015 brown absolute)

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Helio Gracie → Rolls Gracie → Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti → Fabio Gurgel → Marcelo Garcia → Matheus Diniz[1]

References
  1. "Matheus Diniz | BJJ Heroes". BJJ Heroes.
  2. "Grapplefest 2 Recap & Results: Who Won and How - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. "ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship 2019 • ADCC NEWS". adcombat.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  4. "Matheus Diniz Stops The Craig Jones Hype Train in ADCC 88kg Final - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  5. Clements, Averi (2019-09-29). "Matheus Diniz Defeats Craig Jones To Become 88kg ADCC Champ". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  6. "Grappling Bulletin: How Hulk Beat Diniz Even Though He Got Choked Out Cold - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  7. Admin, BJJEE1 (2021-06-27). "BJJ Stars 6 Controversy: Diniz Chokes Barbosa Unconscious - But Loses The Match". Bjj Eastern Europe. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
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