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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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  1. The Best Moments From The 2024 IBJJF Pan Championships

    The Best Moments From The 2024 IBJJF Pan Championships

    Mar 23, 2024

    Watch all of the best matches, interviews, recaps, and exclusive content from the 2024 IBJJF Pan Championship!
  2. WNO: The Best of Kaynan Duarte, Rodolfo Vieira, Geo Martinez, Kennedy Maciel, and More

    WNO: The Best of Kaynan Duarte, Rodolfo Vieira, Geo Martinez, Kennedy Maciel, and More

    Dec 1, 2020

    A jiu-jitsu legend returns as Rodolfo Vieira takes on Kaynan Duarte at Who's Number One on December 11. 
  3. Catch Up With Kennedy Maciel Ahead Of Who's Number One

    Catch Up With Kennedy Maciel Ahead Of Who's Number One

    Nov 26, 2020

    Watch and see how [p: Kennedy Maciel] is preparing for his upcoming super fight with Geo Martinez at Who's Number One.
  4. Cobrinha: All-Access

    Cobrinha: All-Access

    Mar 16, 2020

    2017 was the year of the snake! Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles won the 'super grand slam', taking gold at the IBJJF Europeans, Pans, Brazilian Nationals and World Championships AND at the 2017 ADCC World Championships.