Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
| Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu | |
|---|---|
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Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu chokes his opponent using the gi at the 2009 Pan-Am Championship. | |
| Born |
Roberto Abreu December 20, 1980 Campo Grande, Brazil |
| Other names | Roberto de Abreu Filho |
| Residence | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Nationality |
 Brazilian |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 222 Pounds |
| Division | Super-Heavyweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Team | Fight Sports Miami |
| Teacher(s) | Francisco “Toco” Albuquerque |
| Rank | 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Submission Wrestling | ||
| ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship | ||
| Gold | 2013 | Absolute |
| Bronze | 2013 | +99kg |
| Bronze | 2011 | +99kg |
| Silver | 2009 | +99kg |
| World No-Gi Championship | ||
| Gold | 2012 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) |
| Gold | 2011 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) |
| Gold | 2010 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) |
| Gold | 2010 | Absolute (black) |
| Silver | 2008 | Super-Heavyweight (black) |
| Bronze | 2008 | Absolute (black) |
| Bronze | 2007 | Super-heavyweight (black) |
| Pan American Championship | ||
| Gold | 2008 | Super-heavyweight (black) |
| Silver | 2002 | Heavyweight (purple) |
| Silver | 2002 | Absolute (purple) |
| Gold | 2001 | Heavyweight (blue) |
| World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
| Bronze | 2013 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) |
| Bronze | 2011 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) |
| Silver | 2010 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) |
| Bronze | 2008 | Super-Heavyweight (black) |
| Bronze | 2006 | Absolute (black) |
| Silver | 2004 | Super-Heavyweight (brown) |
| Bronze | 2003 | Super-Heavyweight (purple) |
| Bronze | 2002 | Absolute (purple) |
| European Open Championship | ||
| Gold | 2005 | Super-Heavyweight (black) |
Roberto de Abreu Filho (also known as Cyborg) is a super heavy weight Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) fighter currently living in the United States.[1] He grew up in rural Brazil and is affiliated with Nova Geracao.[2] Abreu is active and highly competitive in BJJ, with multiple titles including gold medals at the 2010, 2011 and 2012 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. He also won the coveted ADCC Absolute title in 2013.[3]
Jiu Jitsu Record
- ADCC 2013 Absolute 1st place[4]
- ADCC 2013 +99 kg 3rd place
- ADCC 2011 +99 kg 3rd place
- ADCC 2009 +99 kg 2nd place
- 3x World Nogi Champion (2010 – weight & absolute, 2011 – weight)[5]
- 8x State Open Class Champion (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil);
- Brazilian National Champion;
- 3x Panamerican Champion;
- South American Champion (weight and open Class);
- European Champion;
- 12x Grapplers Quest Open Class Champion;
- 4x Copa America Open Class Champion;
- 16x World Championships and world cup medalist;
- Finalist at Abu Dhabi 2009
- Brazilian Wrestling National Champion (Brazilian National team member).[6]
See also
- List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
References
- ↑ "Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu « ADCC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARCELONA 2009". Adccbarcelona.com. 2009-08-06. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ↑ "Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu | The Jiu Jitsu Laboratory". Thejiujitsulab.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ↑ http://www.graciemag.com/2013/10/adcc-2013-cyborg-champion-of-absolute-gabi-wins-again-and-more/
- ↑ "ADCC 2013 Final Round". ADCombat. 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
- ↑ "Graciemag International | No-Gi Worlds: On fire, Cyborg takes absolute". Graciemag.com. 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ↑ "Roberto Cyborg Abreu". BJJ Heroes. 2010-08-22. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
External links
- Cyborg's Official Website
- Interview with Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
- Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu on BJJ Heroes