Cyborg Abreu

Roberto de Abreu Filho (commonly known as "Cyborg" Abreu) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitor, academy owner and instructor. A 7-time World No-Gi Champion, Abreu is known for his trademark Tornado Guard position which involves inverting underneath the opponent and elevating them into a sweep.[1]

Cyborg Abreu
Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu uses his gi to choke his opponent at the 2009 Pan-Am Championship.
BornRoberto de Abreu Filho
(1980-12-20) December 20, 1980
Campo Grande, Brazil
Other namesRoberto de Abreu Filho
ResidenceMiami, Florida, United States
NationalityBrazil Brazilian
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight222 lb (101 kg; 15.9 st)
DivisionUltra-Heavyweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out ofMiami, Florida, United States
TeamFight Sports Miami
Nova Geracao
Teacher(s)Francisco “Toco” Albuquerque
Rank  4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Medal record
Representing  United States
Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Beijing, ChinaAbsolute
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Beijing, China+99kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Nottingham, UK+99kg
Silver medal – second place 2009 Barcelona, Spain+99kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2013 California, US+100.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 California, US+100.5 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 California, US+100.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 California, US-100.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2021 California, US+100.5 kg
Silver medal – second place 2021 California, USAbsolute
Gold medal – first place 2019 California, US+100.5 kg
Silver medal – second place 2019 California, USAbsolute
Gold medal – first place 2017 California, US+100.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 California, US+100.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 California, US+100.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, US+100.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 California, USAbsolute
Silver medal – second place 2008 California, US-100.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 California, USAbsolute
Bronze medal – third place 2007 California, US-100.5 kg
Pan American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2022 Florida, US +100.5 kg
Gold medal – first place 2008 Florida, US-100.5 kg
European Open Championship
Gold medal – first place 2005 Lisbon, Portugal-100.5 kg

Career

Roberto de Abreu Filho grew up in rural Brazil and was affiliated with Nova Geracao.[2] In 2000 Abreu was in a car accident and was left with 300 stitches on his left arm. He was told that he wouldn’t be able to move his arm again but four months later he won silver at the Brazilian Nationals. His coach told him that only a cyborg could make a come back this fast. The name Cyborg then stuck with him.[3]

Abreu is a very active BJJ competitor and coach, with multiple titles including gold medals at the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2019, and 2021 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. He also won the ADCC Absolute title in 2013.[4] Abreu currently living in Miami, United States where he runs his academy Fight Sports coaching multiple high level BJJ athletes.[5]

Abreu was invited to compete in the BJJ Stars 10 Absolute Grand prix on April 22, 2023.[6] He lost to Mauricio Oliveira on points in the opening round.[7]

In 2020, a BJJ black belt under Abreu and instructor at Fight Sports Naples, Marcel Goncalves, was accused of sexual assault by a student of his who was 16 years old at the time.[8] Initially, Abreu drew heavy criticism for his handling of the claims and how he chose to comment on them before he eventually put out a further statement that denounced Goncalves' actions.[9] Since then, Abreu has also been named in a civil suit on the same matter, where he and the Fight Sports brand have been accused of "failure to properly oversee its trainers and instructors and its failures to properly care for vulnerable minors training at Fight Sports’ gyms.[10][11]

On March 8, 2023, Cyborg was handed a three-year ban by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after failing a December 20, 2022, drug test for using performance enhancing drugs at the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. Abreu left the competition early and was tested off site. He tested positive for exogenous testosterone and metabolites (steroids). His suspension began retroactively on January 25, 2023.[12][13]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu achievements

Main Achievements (Black Belt):[14]

  • ADCC World Champion (2013[lower-alpha 1])[15]
  • IBJJF No-Gi World Champion (2021 / 2019 / 2017 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010[lower-alpha 2])
  • IBJJF Pan Championship (2008 / 2022)
  • IBJJF European Open (2005)
  • IBJJF Grand Prix (2019)
  • IBJJF Masters World Championship (2018)
  • Kasai Pro 264 lbs Grand Prix winner (2020)
  • Grappling Pro Champion (2016)
  • 2nd Place ADCC World Championship (2009)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2010)
  • 2nd Place No-Gi World Champion (2021[lower-alpha 1] / 2019[lower-alpha 1] / 2008)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2009)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2007)
  • 2nd Place AJP King of Mats (2018)
  • 3rd Place ADCC World Championship (2017[16]/2013/2011)
  • Brazilian Wrestling National Champion (Brazilian National team member).[17]
  • No Gi Grappler of the Year at the JitsMagazine BJJ Awards 2020[18]
  • 2020 FloGrappling No-Gi Grappler of the Year[19]

Main Achievements (Colored Belt):

  • IBJJF Pan American Champion (2001 blue)
  • 2nd place World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (2004 brown)
  • 3rd place World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (2002 / 2003 purple)
  • 2nd place Pan American Championship (2002[lower-alpha 2] purple)

Notes
  1. Absolute
  2. Weight and absolute

See also

References
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  2. "Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu | The Jiu Jitsu Laboratory". Thejiujitsulab.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
  3. "Interview with Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling Legend: Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu – BJJ Legends Magazine". BJJ Legends Magazine – Training Tomorrows Legends Today. 2010-11-16.
  4. "ADCC 2013: Cyborg champion of absolute, Gabi wins again and more | Graciemag". 20 October 2013.
  5. "Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu « ADCC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARCELONA 2009". Adccbarcelona.com. 2009-08-06. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
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  7. "BJJ Stars 10: Battlefield Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  8. "Naples martial arts coach accused of sexually assaulting minor". Wink News. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  9. Burne, Kathrine. "Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu And Vagner Rocha Respond To Fight Sports Sexual Assault Allegations". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  10. Jones, Phil. "Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu Sued For Mishandling Sexual Assault Claims At Fight Sports". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  11. Majchrowicz, Michael. "Miami Jiujitsu Legend, Fight Sports Gyms Implicated in Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit". Miami New Times. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  12. "5 Athletes Receive 3-Year USADA Suspensions After No-Gi Worlds". Flo Grappling. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  13. Rogers, Kian. "5 Competitors Receive 3-Year USADA Suspensions After IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2022". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  14. "Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu". BJJ Heroes. 2010-02-21.
  15. "ADCC 2013 Final Round". ADCombat. 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  16. "ADCC Worlds 2017 Complete Results and Brackets • ADCC NEWS".
  17. "Roberto Cyborg Abreu". BJJ Heroes. 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
  18. "The Jitsmagazine 2020 BJJ Awards". 2 January 2021.
  19. "Roberto Cyborg is the 2020 FloGrappling Male Grappler of the Year".
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