# Gustavo Pires ("Sirizinho")

> Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Gustavo Pires

**Nickname:** Sirizinho

**Nationality:** Brazil

**Date of Birth:** November 20, 1979 (age 46)


## Bio

Gustavo Pires, known as Sirizinho, started jiu-jitsu in his mid-teens at Gracie Barra headquarters under Roberto “Gordo” Correa, the half guard pioneer. He racked up Brazilian National and Pan American titles as a colored belt, earning his black belt on August 12, 2003 from Carlos Gracie Junior. After teaching in southern Brazil and London, he joined his brother in California in 2009, founding Gracie Barra Fullerton before relocating to Kennewick, Washington in 2017. His competitive resume includes notable matches against Dusty Alexander and Sada Kurimori.

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**Last Updated:** October 01, 2026

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