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Kennedy Maciel is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who competes in the featherweight division. The son of two-time ADCC champion Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles, Maciel is often nicknamed "Cobrinha Jr.". Maciel is a 2019 ADCC silver medalist and a 2020 IBJJf Pan No-Gi champion. He was born in Sao Carlos, Brazil on January 2, 1997. He lives and trains in Los Angeles, CA and represents the Alliance team.
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Kennedy Rates His Trial-Winning Performance 5 Out Of 10
Mar 3, 2024
Kennedy Maciel seemed happier and more confident than ever in his successful quest to earn a spot at ADCC 2024.