# Marcus Phelan

> Black Belt | Ireland

## Overview

**Name:** Marcus Phelan

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Ireland

**Gender:** Male

**Date of Birth:** May 12, 1992 (age 34)


## Bio

Dublin-born black belt under Darragh O'Conaill (2019) and head coach at East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy. Won the IBJJF Dublin, Berlin and London Fall No-Gi Opens in his first black-belt year and the 2017 IBJJF European No-Gi at purple. Lost to Nikodem Mikuliszyn by rear-naked choke at Polaris 37.
## Gym Affiliations

- **East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy** (Dublin, Ireland) — Head Instructor
## Lineage

- Carlos Gracie (Red Belt)
- Hélio Gracie (Red Belt)
- Royler Gracie (Coral Belt)
- Saulo Ribeiro (Black Belt)
- Darragh O'Conaill (Black Belt)
## Links

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusphelanbjj/

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**Last Updated:** September 25, 2026

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