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David Vieira
BornDavid Vieira da Silva
(1982-02-28) February 28, 1982 (age 42)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach78 in (198 cm)
Fighting out ofTampa, Florida, United States
TeamDVBJJ
Rank4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years activeWhite Belt 2000, Blue Belt 2002, Purple Belt 2003, Brown Belt 2004, Black Belt 2005, 1st Degree Black Belt 2008, 2nd Degree Black Belt 2011, 3rd Degree Black Belt 2014, 4th Degree Black Belt 2019.
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins5
By submission5
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
David Vieira
Medal record
Main Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments

Brazil United States Portugal

Copa Podio
Gold medal – first place 2019 Vieira vs Thales Leites -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Vieira vs Robson Gracie -91.5kg
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2023 Las Vegas -97.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2022 Las Vegas -97.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg
Silver medal – second place 2004 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Silver medal – second place 2003 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2002 Rio de Janeiro -79.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2002 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
National Championship
Gold medal – first place 2019 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2015 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2015 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 Rio de Janeiro -85.5kg
Silver medal – second place 2005 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Rio de Janeiro -79.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2003 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Rio de Janeiro -79.5kg
State Championship
Gold medal – first place 2014 Rio de Janeiro -85.5kg (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2011 Rio de Janeiro -85.5kg (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2005 2nd Rio de Janeiro -85.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 1st Rio de Janeiro -85.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 1st Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2003 3rd Rio de Janeiro -79.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2003 1st Rio de Janeiro -79.5kg
Silver medal – second place 2002 2nd Rio de Janeiro -79.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2002 3rd São Paulo -79.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2002 2nd São Paulo -79.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2002 1st São Paulo -79.5kg
European Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Portugal -85.5kg
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Portugal -85.5kg
Pan American Championship
Silver medal – second place 2023 Kissimmee -97.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Los Angeles -85.5kg
Silver medal – second place 2004 Los Angeles -85.5kg
Silver medal – second place 2002 Orlando -79.5kg
International Open Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Rio de Janeiro -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Florianopolis -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Florianopolis Absolute (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2018 Florianopolis -91.5kg (NoGI)
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Florianopolis Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2017 São Paulo -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Curitiba -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Curitiba -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Florianopolis -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Florianopolis Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2015 Florianopolis -91.5kg (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2015 Florianopolis Absolute (NoGI)
Silver medal – second place 2015 Curitiba -91.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 São Paulo -85.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 São Paulo Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2014 São Paulo -85.5kg (NoGI)
Gold medal – first place 2014 São Paulo Absolute (NoGI)
NAGA Grappling Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 Miami -85.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2006 Miami -85.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2006 Miami -85.5kg
Absolute/Open Weight Class

David Vieira (born February 28, 1982) is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a BJJ competitor, instructor, a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter and the current 2022 and 2023 World Master IBJJF Champion ([1] IBJJF).

Background

Vieira was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was seventeen when he started practicing Jiu-Jitsu. His first instructors were Alexandre de Lima and Rogerio Poggio at Infight Jiu-Jitsu Academy[2] in Rio de Janeiro.

After winning Gold in the -77 kg and Absolute divisions of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2002, Vieira went to São Paulo to train with the founder of Infight Academy, 6th Degree BJJ Black Belt Totila ‘Pitoco’ Jordan Neto.

In 2004, Vieira came to the United States to compete at the Pan American Championship and that is when he was introduced to Gracie Barra by Eduardo de Lima. When Vieira went back to Brazil, he decided to join Gracie Barra Academy where in 2005 he was awarded his black belt.

Today Vieira is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5x World Champion (GI), 5x Brazilian National Champion (GI/No-GI), 10x State Champion (GI/No-GI), 2x Pan American Champion, 15x International Open Champion (GI/No-GI), etc. Vieira is not only a very well accomplished BJJ competitor and MMA athlete but as an instructor he has also led his students to many victories at BJJ, MMA and Grappling Tournaments.

Vieira is the founder and head instructor at the DVBJJ Academy located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with affiliated schools in France, Morocco, Belgium, United States and Australia.

In early 2022 Vieira has moved to the United States and has teamed up with Ross Kellin founder of Champions MMA.

BJJ Black Belts

Vieira has awarded Black Belts to:

  • 2008: Ciro Moura (Brazil) and Chad Robichaux (USA)
  • 2010: Hammoud Soufiane (France) and Antoine Bachelin (France)
  • 2012: Hicham Hakam ([3] First BJJ Black Belt in Morocco) and Diego Lander (Brazil)
  • 2013: Abderrahim Bounouch (Belgium), Rodrigo Calazans (Brazil), Rafael Garritano (Brazil), Joao M. Madureira (Brazil), Rafael Lopes (Brazil), Marcelo Carvalho (Brazil), Nick Antunes (Brazil) and Marcio Moreira (Brazil).
  • 2017: Ricardo Rodrigues (Brazil), Renzzo Caenazzo (Brazil), Henrique Oliveira (Brazil), Daniel Albuquerque (Brazil), Eduardo Liberman (Brazil) and Wilhiam Almeida (Australia).

BJJ Highlights

David's notable wins via submission:

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Early career

Vieira became a professional MMA fighter in 2007, and that same year he was featured in the MMA Authority Magazine as the new up and coming fighter, and was described by the magazine as the "Brazilian Prodigy." After 4 successful MMA fights in the United States David went back to Brazil to improve his MMA game and become a more complete fighter. Even though Vieira continued his MMA training, he decided to take some time off from professional MMA fighting to focus on running his jiu-jitsu school in Brazil.

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil

David was chosen from an initial list of over 300 applicants at the TUF™ tryouts in Rio de Janeiro. Ranging from 18 to 35 years of age, these fighters came from all corners of Brazil, as well as countries such as Argentina and the United States. The fighters underwent interviews, medical exams and were tested on their striking and grappling skills until the final 28 emerged.

The group of 28 welterweights battled it out in elimination scraps in episodes one and two until only half of them remained. The 14 winners became the official cast members of The Ultimate Fighter house, where they were divided into two opposing teams.

Episode One: In March 2013, it was revealed that Vieira was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.[4]

Episode Two: Vieira won his elimination fight to get into the TUF house, defeating Leandro Silva (11-0) by unanimous decision and he was chosen to be a member of Team Nogueira.

Episode Three: In his second fight Vieira clashed with another undefeated fighter Yan Cabral (10-0) and lost by submission in the second round.

Episode Nine: Luis Dutra had to withdrawal due to injury, and Vieira was chosen to replace his teammate. It was announced that he would face the experienced Viscardi Andrade in the quarterfinals.

Episode Ten: Vieira lost his quarterfinals match by unanimous decision to Andrade, ending his run at becoming the next Ultimate Fighter.[5]

Mixed Martial Arts Record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 0 0
By submission 5 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 United States Andre Chatuba Submission (rear naked choke) Fight for Life 3 April 4, 2019 1 1:38 Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL Fought at 185
Win 4–0 United States Efrain Ruiz Submission (rear naked choke) WFC VI March 22, 2008 1 3:26 Florida, USA Fought at 170
Win 3–0 United States Zack Barrios Submission (rear naked choke) RFC XI February 23, 2008 1 1:22 Florida, USA Fought at 170
Win 2–0 United States Benjamin Jordan Submission (triangle choke) WFC IV July 13, 2007 1 2:42 Florida, USA Fought at 170
Win 1–0 United States Fred Salsaverda Submission (triangle choke) WFC III April 7, 2007 1 1:28 Florida, USA Fought at 170

Mixed Martial Arts Exhibition Record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–2 Brazil Viscardi Andrade Decision The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 N/A 2 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Fought at 170
Loss 1–1 Brazil Yan Cabral Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 N/A 2 2:59 São Paulo, Brazil Fought at 170
Win 1–0 Brazil Leandro Silva Decision The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 N/A 2 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Fought at 170

Reality TV Show

At the end of 2010 David was invited to be in a reality show in Brazil that aired nationwide at the Multishow channel in May 2011. The show is called Minha Praia (Portuguese for My Beach) and it's an original reality television adventure/reward game show in which teams of two people, man and women, compete with other teams. Contestants are isolated in a secluded beach in Brazil to compete for prizes. The show uses a system of progressive elimination, allowing the contestants to vote off other rival team members. At the end of the show David and his teammate Mirella Vieira finished as runner up, after they lost in the final round of elimination in a kayak competition.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "IBJJF" (MALE / MASTER 2 / BLACK / SUPER-HEAVY). Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "dvbjj.net » bio". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
  3. ^ "www.sherdog.net » Blog Archive » 1st Black belt awarded in Morocco". Retrieved April 19, 2012.
  4. ^ "TUF: Brazil 2 debuts on March 17 with Brazil's top 28 welterweights". TUF.tv. March 7, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
  5. ^ "TUF: GRAZIE MAGAZINE".
  6. ^ Mutishow MINHA PRAIA
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