# Antonio Braga Neto

> Black Belt | Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Antonio Braga Neto

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Brazil

**Gender:** Male

**Weight:** 99 kg


## Bio

Antônio Braga Neto was born on the 29th of October 1987 in the city of Águia Branca from the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, though he moved to Manaus in the Amazon jungle when he was still a toddler. Braga Neto’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training started very early in his life with Professor Fábio Aníbal when he was just 4 years old in the Amazonian city. He came to Rio de Janeiro to improve his BJJ when he was around 17 years old, joining the famed “Gordo” academy from Gracie Barra. The sacrifice paid off received as he received his black belt when he was 18 years old from the hands of BJJ legendary Roberto Correa.

Coming from a humble background, Braga Neto had to rely on his sponsors in order to stay in the game, as a consequence, he always had to keep as busy as possible fighting in Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi, and MMA whenever the opportunity arises, even when he doesn’t feel at the peak of his abilities. This has caused him a few unusual losses on his resume but takes nothing away from his warrior spirit.

In September 2009 a strange incident occurred in one of Braga Neto’s matches, as he fought Rodney Glunder at the “Art of War” event in China. Antonio shot for a takedown falling together with his opponent outside the ring area and on top of some electric equipment, as a result, the fight had to be stopped as Rodney Glunder had to be carried by ambulance to a hospital due to injuries from the fall. The fight was ruled a no contest.

Braga Neto vs Andre Galvao World Pro Cup 2011

Braga Neto vs Marcelo Donald World Cup 2007

Braga Neto vs Francisco Santoro

Braga Neto vs “Chocolate”
## Achievements

- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2009, 2008**)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2008, 2011)
- 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2009**, 2010**)
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2008)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2009*)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2010*, 2011)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2010)
## Lineage

- Roberto Correa

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**Last Updated:** September 08, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/antonio-braga-neto)