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Diego "Pato" Oliveira, born October 2, 1998, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt competitor from Manaus, Brazil. Representing PSLPB Cicero Costha, Pato is one of the top-ranked featherweight grapplers in the world today. A gi and no-gi competitor, his titles in 2021 include IBJJF World no-gi champion, Pan champion and Pan no-gi champion.

  1. 'Baby Shark' Diogo Reis To Defend WNO Title Against Diego 'Pato' Oliveira

    'Baby Shark' Diogo Reis To Defend WNO Title Against Diego 'Pato' Oliveira

    Oct 24, 2023

    Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis is coming back to Tezos WNO to defend his 145lb championship against rival Diego 'Pato' Oliveira on Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. These two top athletes have met in high profile matches in gi and no-gi, through different rulesets and promotions, and now will look to settle the score on the WNO mats in Austin, TX this Nov. 30.
  2. Black Belt World Champions In IBJJF Action This Weekend At Phoenix Open

    Black Belt World Champions In IBJJF Action This Weekend At Phoenix Open

    Jul 25, 2023

    The IBJJF calendar continues to roll on and this weekend the action will kick off in Phoenix, AZ. World-class athletes will be competing, staying sharp and getting competitive matches against tough opposition. The tournament isn't particularly big, but its proximity to Brazilian jiu-jitsu hotbeds like southern California and Austin, Texas makes it an ideal location for elite athletes to travel for a smaller event.
  3. The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 10, 2023

    Alliance is one of the most historically successfully organizations in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and every year they crown champions and earn medals in the Pyramid. In 2023, Alliance saw strong results again with black belts like Fellipe Andrew, Melissa Cueto, and Isaac Doederlein, and colored belts like Eduardo Alves and Helena Crevar, bringing home accolades.
  4. AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 9, 2023

    Relive all of Art of Jiu Jitsu's best moments from the 2023 World Championships, with 4 black belt world champions, two more finalists, and impressive, technical skill shown from the entire team. Also hear from the athletes and coach Gui Mendes live from the tournament as they reflect in real time on the event and performances.
  5. Road to Double Gold: Pessanha Becomes First Woman With All Subs At Worlds

    Road to Double Gold: Pessanha Becomes First Woman With All Subs At Worlds

    Jun 6, 2023

    At the 2023 IBJJF World Championships, Gabriela Pessanha of Infight JJ cemented herself as the greatest women's black belt in the world with a double gold, history-making performance. With five fights, five wins, and five submissions, Gabi became the first woman to both win three straight double golds and to submit her way through both brackets at the black belt level.
  6. 2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Hugo & Pessanha Double Gold, Jansen Defeats Dalpra

    2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Hugo & Pessanha Double Gold, Jansen Defeats Dalpra

    Jun 5, 2023

    The 2023 IBJJF World Championships have officially concluded and history has been made. Victor Hugo and Gabi Pessanha stand alone at the top of the IBJJF world with their respective double gold performances, Jansen Gomes had a run that will be remembered for years to come, and Dream Art took home its first ever team championship from the event.
  7. Who Won IBJJF World Championships in 2023? Here's The List Of Winners

    Who Won IBJJF World Championships in 2023? Here's The List Of Winners

    Jun 4, 2023

    The 2023 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships showcased some of the best grapplers in the world during an action-packed weekend at The Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.
  8. Diego Pato Joins Art Of Jiu Jitsu

    Diego Pato Joins Art Of Jiu Jitsu

    Feb 20, 2023

    2021 IBJJF World Champion Diego "Pato" Oliveira has officially joined Art of Jiu Jitsu, joining forces with four time world champion Guilherme Mendes at the Costa Mesa academy. The news was announced by the Mendes brothers official instagram account.
  9. The Semifinals Are Set | See Who's Left For ADCC Day 2

    The Semifinals Are Set | See Who's Left For ADCC Day 2

    Sep 18, 2022

    After 68 matches, the first day of ADCC is wrapped up, and the semifinals in each of the seven divisions are set for the start of day two.
  10. Dig In! The ADCC Bracket Breakdown Is Here!

    Dig In! The ADCC Bracket Breakdown Is Here!

    Sep 17, 2022

    All 97 athletes have weighted in. All seven brackets have been drawn and certified. ADCC is here! See each of the brackets, review the top four seeds, and celebrate several incredible first round matches promised by the brackets below!
  11. The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship

    The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship

    Sep 14, 2022

    We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.
  12. Divisão masculina até 66kg é a chave do ADCC mais difícil de ser montada

    Divisão masculina até 66kg é a chave do ADCC mais difícil de ser montada

    Sep 8, 2022

    Faltam apenas alguns dias para o ADCC 2022. Todos os 97 atletas foram selecionados para as seis divisões e para uma luta casada histórica. Mas as chaves ainda não foram reveladas. Essa semana analisaremos a lista de cada divisão para tentar entender as prováveis colocações e para tentarmos adivinhar como cada uma dessas chaves pode ser montada.
  13. Grappling Bulletin: Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho Will Be For WNO HW Title

    Grappling Bulletin: Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho Will Be For WNO HW Title

    Jul 5, 2022

    America’s birthday weekend doesn’t get as much attention in other parts of the world. While fireworks went off in the Land of the Free, there were two major events in Europe: London played host to RAW grappling and Honor Submission Challenge took place in Italy.
  14. ADCC Invitees & Europe's Top Talents Coming To Raw Grappling 2

    ADCC Invitees & Europe's Top Talents Coming To Raw Grappling 2

    Jun 30, 2022

    RAW Grappling is back for another night of no-gi action in London. On Sunday, July 3, some of UK’s finest will defend their home turf against top-ranked grapplers from across the world, and ADCC-invitees will collide, each trying to set the tone for months to come.
  15. Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

    Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

    Jun 5, 2022

    The semifinal matchups have been drawn, and the athletes are ready to take their shot for the top of the IBJJF World podium. Follow along with us here as the best gi competitors in the world try to climb to the no.1 spot.