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Denilson Pimenta is the head jiu-jitsu coach at Evolution MMA Naples, renowned for his exceptional skills and numerous accolades in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With a career spanning over a decade, Denilson has demonstrated his prowess on both national and international stages, securing multiple championships across various divisions.

Denilson’s remarkable achievements include being a Mundial Champion in the GI Division for the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2020. He also claimed the Mundial title in the No-GI Division in 2010, 2018, and 2019. His dominance extended to the Pan American Championships, where he was crowned champion in the GI Division in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, and 2021.

In the International Masters Championships, Denilson showcased his skill by winning titles in 2013, 2014, and 2015. As a Brazilian Champion, he secured victories in the GI Division in 2016 and 2017, and in the No-GI Division in 2017 and 2018. His success continued at the London Open, where he emerged as the champion in 2018, and at the Austin Open, where he won in 2019 and 2020.

Denilson’s impressive record includes victories at the Dallas Open in 2013 and 2021, the NY Open in 2011 and 2012, and the Rio Open in 2009. He also triumphed at the Orlando Open in both the GI and No-GI divisions in 2021, and at the Miami Open in the GI Division in 2021 and 2022, as well as the No-GI Division in 2021.

Internationally, Denilson has shone brightly in the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s Grand Slam Championships, winning the Grand Slam Rio Championship in 2015, 2016, and 2018, the Grand Slam London Championship in 2016 and 2019, and the Grand Slam Los Angeles Championship in 2019. He also achieved the prestigious title of World Pro Champion in 2018.

Denilson Pimenta’s dedication, skill, and consistent excellence have made him a revered figure in the jiu-jitsu community, inspiring and training the next generation of champions at Evolution MMA Naples.

Career Highlights

Mundial Champion 

  • 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020 GI Division 
  • 2010, 2018, and 2019 No-Gi Division 

 

Pan American Champion

  • 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021 GI Division 
  • International Masters Champion 
  • 2013, 2014 and 2015

 

Brazilian Champion 

  • 2016 and 2017 GI Division 
  • 2017 and 2018 No-Gi Division 
  • London Open Champion 2018
  • Austin Open Champion 2019 and 2020
  • Dallas Open Champion  2013 and 2021
  • NY Open Champion 2011 and 2012
  • Rio Open Champion 2009 
  • Orlando Open Champion Gi and No-GI 2021
  • Miami Open Champion GI 2021 and 2022 and No-GI 2021 

 

UAE JJF 

  • Grand Slam Rio Championship 2015, 2016 and 2018 
  • Grand Slam London Champion 2016 & 2019
  • Grand Slam Los Angeles Championship 2019
  • World Pro Champion 2018