Celso Vinicius


Celso "Celsinho" Venicius is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt competitor and mixed martial artist. He is a three-time [World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship|IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship|World Champion] and one of the leading lightweights of his generation.

Early life

Vinicius was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He began training martial arts as a child and transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager. He was promoted to black belt under Ryan Gracie, becoming one of the top representatives of the team in the early 2000s.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career

As a colored belt, Vinicius won several titles in the Brazilian national circuit, establishing himself as one of the most technical competitors in his weight class. At black belt, he reached the highest level of the sport by becoming a three-time IBJJF World Champion.
Vinicius competed extensively in international events such as the IBJJF Pan Championship, European Championship, and the World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, adding to his reputation as a versatile competitor.

Mixed martial arts career

Vinicius made his professional MMA debut in Brazil in the mid-2000s, competing for organizations such as Shooto Brazil and regional promotions. He fought in the lightweight division and showcased his grappling skills in the cage.

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