# Murilo Santana

> Black Belt | Brazil

## Overview

**Name:** Murilo Santana

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** Brazil

**Gender:** Male

**Weight:** 88 kg

**Date of Birth:** April 13, 1983 (age 43)


## Bio

Murilo Santana was born on April 13, 1983, in São Paulo state, Brazil, where he grew up.

It was also in São Paulo that Murilo became a jiu-jitsu student under the tutelage of the Yamasaki brothers, particularly Mario Yamasaki – who would later move to the United States and become a famous Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), referee.

Given the close relationship between Yamasaki and Marcos Barbosa, when Mario left to the USA, Murilo – then already a black belt, started training and representing  Marcos Barbosa.  It was under the tutelage of Barbosa that Murilo had his most positive years as a competitor.

In 2015 Murilo moved to the United States, more specifically New York, where he helped kickstart a new team named Unity BJJ in Manhattan. The team quickly became one of the top talent-producing facilities in the sport.

Murilo Santana vs  Vinicius Corrales

Murilo Santana vs  Claudio Calasans

Murilo Santana vs Frank Unol

Murilo Santana vs Lucas Leite
## Specialties

- miragaia pass
## Achievements

- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2007 /2010 / 2012)
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2013*)
- 1st Place CBJJE World Championship (2007*)
- 1st Place ADCC Brazilian SP Trials (2011)
- 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2010)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championships (2014 / 2008 / 2007)
- 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2008* / 2022)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2016 / 2020*)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2010/2018)
- 4th Place ADCC World Championship (2011*)

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**Last Updated:** October 13, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/murilo-santana)