Léo Vieira Explained

Léo Vieira
Other Names:Leozinho
Birth Date:23 March 1976
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Weight Class:Featherweight
Style:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team:Checkmat
Rank:6th deg. BJJ black belt
Years Active:1997–2013; 2017

Leonardo Alcantara Vieira (born March 23, 1976)[1] commonly known as Léo Vieira or Leozinho is a Brazilian submission grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor.

He is the eldest of the Viera brothers (Ricardo and Leandro), who lead and fight for Checkmat.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Leo Vieira began training Jiu-Jitsu under Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti at the age of 6.[2] He has won numerous medals, such as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, Pan American Championships and the prestigious ADCC world championships. After being on break from Jiujitsu Gi competition, Vieira competed again on July 16, 2017, at the age of 41.[3] [4] He competed in Absolute Championship Berkut Jiu-Jitsu 6 in Moscow and lost the fight via terra footlock. On September 25, 2017, Vieira competed in the ADCC against former Ultimate Fighting Championship title contender, Chael Sonnen in the absolute division. Vieira lost the fight via referee's decision.[5] Vieira returned after more time away from competition at BJJ Stars 7 on November 6, 2022, where he defeated Cleber Luciano 8-0 on points in a superfight.[6]

In 2022, Vieira was hired as the Vice President of Grappling for ONE Championship.[7]

CheckMat Jiu-Jitsu Team

One of the most successful teams in contemporary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CheckMat's worldwide headquarters is in São Paulo, Brazil. CheckMat was established in 2008 by Leo and his brothers. Since its creation, Checkmat has become one of the top teams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Team CheckMat is the 2008 and 2009 NoGi World Champion Team.[8] Team Checkmat also came in first for the Brazilian Nationals (Gi) 2010 [9] and Brazilian Nationals (No-Gi) 2010.[10]

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Helio Gracie → Rolls Gracie → Romero Cavalcanti → Léo Vieira[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Gracie Mag Brazilian BJJ Nationals 2012 "In the stands Fábio Gurgel, Léo Vieira, Ramon Lemos, Rodrigo Cavaca and André Marola represented some of the traditional powerhouse teams that were in the running."
  2. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . Leo Vieira Explains The Benefits Of Finding Jiu-Jitsu And Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti . JitsMagazine . 14 March 2023 . 14 March 2023.
  3. Web site: BJJ Legend Leo Vieira Returns to Competition at 41 Years of Age . BJJHeroes.com. 27 June 2017 .
  4. Web site: Djokovic . Iva . Leo Vieira Returns to Competition at Age 41 . Bjjee.com . 27 June 2017.
  5. Web site: Cruz . Guilherme . ADCC 2017, Day 2 results: Chael Sonnen defeats Leo Vieira . MMAFighting.com . 24 September 2017.
  6. Web site: BJJ Stars 7 Full Results And Review . JitsMagazine . 9 November 2021 . 14 March 2023.
  7. Web site: Rogers . Kian . Leo Vieira Hired As ONE Championship Vice President Of Grappling . JitsMagazine . 11 May 2022 . 14 March 2023.
  8. Web site: Checkmat conquista o bi no Mundial No Gi. March 29, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120311050606/http://www.tatame.com.br/2009/11/15/Checkmat-conquista-o-bi-no-Mundial-No-Gi . March 11, 2012 .
  9. Web site: No-Gi Brazilian Nationals decisive day. Carlos Eduardo Ozório. Graciemag.com. 2015-12-12.
  10. Web site: Brazilian team champion issues provocation: "The dream of the grand slam is over" . Carlos Eduardo Ozório . Graciemag.com . 2015-12-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120303101739/http://www.graciemag.com/en/2010/05/brazilian-team-champion-issues-provocation-%E2%80%9Cthe-dream-of-the-grand-slam-is-over%E2%80%9D/ . 2012-03-03 .
  11. Web site: Leonardo "Leozinho" Vieira . BJJHeroes.com . May 7, 2019.

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