# Denilson Pimenta

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## Overview

**Name:** Denilson Pimenta


## Bio

Denilson Pimenta came up through the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, starting jiu-jitsu in 1991 to channel his energy away from crime. He earned his black belt from Mestre Julio Cesar, the head instructor of GFTeam, grounding him in that team’s lineage. His competitive record includes noted matches against Douglas Moura and Mario Reis, though details of those bouts remain scarce.

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**Last Updated:** June 05, 2026

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