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Joao Miyao - No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Athlete from Brazil | Nogipedia
Joao Miyao

Joao Miyao

Black black belt P4P Unranked Bantamweight #2 Featherweight #10
Country: Brazil
Team: Studio 1908
Former Teams: Unity Jiu-Jitsu
Wins
51
Losses
8
Draws
0
Win %
86.44%
Wins by Sub
29
Sub Win %
56.86%
Losses by Sub
1
Sub Loss %
12.50%
Current Win Streak
6
Longest Win Streak
20

Biography

Joao Miyao is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most successful no-gi competitors in the lighter divisions. Known for his relentless pace, inversion-heavy guard, and elite back-taking sequences, Joao became a fixture on podiums at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds and other major events. His no-gi game is defined by constant movement, technical precision, and his ability to create sweeping and back-taking opportunities from highly advanced positions.

In recent years, Joao has continued to compete in the Masters divisions, where he has dominated with the same technical sharpness and fluid movement that defined his adult career. Joao currently coaches and trains with his twin brother Paulo Miyao at Studio 1908 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Outside of competition, Joao is known for his unique and humorous online presence. His Instagram page is widely followed for its mix of dry humor, bizarre memes, and entertaining technique breakdowns—making him one of the most entertaining and beloved personalities in the jiu-jitsu community.

Personal

Age
34
Birthday
1991-05-11
Weight
Bantamweight,Featherweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Cicero Costha
Legend Status
No
Social Media

* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.

Rankings

P4P Ranking
Unranked
Weight Class Ranking
2 (Bantamweight), 10 (Featherweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
1675
Rating
2305.08

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Submissions Breakdown

Wins

    Losses

      Submission Wins Losses
      Rear naked 13 0
      Armbar 6 0
      Inside heel hook 3 0
      Omoplata 2 0
      Calf slicer 1 0
      Heel hook 1 0
      Toe hold 1 0
      Triangle 1 0
      Face crank 1 0
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      JOAO MIYAO'S 59 MATCHES
      Opponent Result Date Event Method Weight Round Points
      Jussier Formiga Win 3/12/2026 UFC BJJ 6 Unanimous Decision Bantamweight — 246 -34% Elo
      Anthony Oliveira Win 2019 No-Gi Worlds Rear naked 61KG Semi-Finals 66 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Richard Alarcon Win 2019 No-Gi Worlds Points: 13-2 61KG Quarter-Finals 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Jonas Lisboa Win 2019 No-Gi Brazil Rear naked 61KG Semi-Finals 24 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Diego Vieira Win 2019 No-Gi Brazil Armbar 61KG Quarter-Finals 8 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Ashley Williams Loss 2019 KASAI Pro 6 --- 61KG — —
      Rafael Freitas Win 2019 KASAI Pro 6 Inside heel hook 61KG — 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Richard Alarcon Win 2019 KASAI Pro 6 Rear naked 61KG — 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Junny Ocasio Win 2019 KASAI Pro 6 Points: 2-1 61KG Finals 124 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Marvin Castelle Win 2019 Sub Stars Points 65KG — 1 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Deandre Corbe Win 2019 Toro Cup Points: 5-0 70KG — 1 +35% Elo -50% decay
      Zach Maslany Win 2019 Rise Invitational Inside heel hook 63KG — 1 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Lucas Pinheiro Loss 2019 F2W 128 Decision 65KG — —
      Geo Martinez Loss 2019 Subversiv 2 EBI Overtime 65KG — —
      Frank Rosenthal Win 2019 GrappleFest 6 Face crank 65KG — 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Tomoyuki Hashimoto Win 2018 No-Gi Worlds Decision 61KG Finals 124 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Cleber Sousa Win 2018 No-Gi Worlds Rear naked 61KG Semi-Finals 66 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Suraj Budhram Win 2018 No-Gi Worlds Rear naked 61KG Quarter-Finals 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Alexis Alduncin Win 2018 No-Gi Pans Armbar 61KG Finals 37 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Alex Ecklin Win 2018 No-Gi Pans Points: 18-0 61KG Semi-Finals 24 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Akhmed Iasaev Win 2018 UWW No-Gi Worlds Triangle 62KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Nathaniel Ortiz Win 2018 UWW No-Gi Worlds Points: 9-2 62KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Argen Kaidybaev Win 2018 UWW No-Gi Worlds Points: 15-4 62KG Quarter-Finals 1 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Eduardo Barboza Win 2017 No-Gi Pans Rear naked 61KG Finals 29 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Adam Ferrara Win 2017 No-Gi Pans Rear naked 61KG Semi-Finals 19 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Lucas Pinheiro Win 2017 No-Gi Worlds Rear naked 61KG Finals 100 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Joao Somalia Win 2017 No-Gi Worlds Points: 14-0 61KG Semi-Finals 52 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Alex Ecklin Win 2017 No-Gi Worlds Armbar 61KG Quarter-Finals 21 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Bruce Guevara Win 2016 Chicago No-Gi Points: 9-0 67KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Ben Pitchford Win 2016 Chicago No-Gi Points: 21-0 67KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Wellington Lima Win 2016 Austin No-Gi Rear naked 67KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Alexis Alduncin Win 2016 Austin No-Gi Points: 6-2 67KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Mikey Musumeci Loss 2016 No-Gi Worlds Points: 10-8 62KG Finals —
      Rene Lopez Win 2016 No-Gi Worlds DQ 62KG Semi-Finals 52 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Alexis Barragan Win 2016 No-Gi Worlds Points: 36-0 62KG Quarter-Finals 21 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Samir Chantre Win 2015 No-Gi Worlds Points: 6-4 61KG Finals 75 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Thomas Lisboa Win 2015 No-Gi Worlds Points: 6-4 61KG Semi-Finals 39 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Mark Ramos Win 2015 No-Gi Worlds Toe hold 61KG Quarter-Finals 16 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Mark Ramos Win 2015 No-Gi Pans Rear naked 64KG Finals 22 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Joseph Best Win 2015 No-Gi Pans Rear naked 64KG Semi-Finals 14 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Joe Soto Loss 2015 EBI 4 EBI Overtime 65KG Semi-Finals —
      Geoff Real Win 2015 EBI 4 Rear naked 65KG Quarter-Finals 16 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Mike Main Win 2015 EBI 4 Rear naked 65KG 16 12 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Luis Pinto Win 2015 No-Gi America Omoplata 64KG Finals 22 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Mike Main Win 2015 Grapplers Quest Heel hook 65KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Ruben Alvarez Win 2015 Grapplers Quest Omoplata 65KG Quarter-Finals 1 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Geo Martinez Win 2015 GT Open Points: 4-2 Absolute — 1 -13% Elo -70% decay
      Garry Tonon Loss 2015 FIVE Decision 72KG — —
      Bruno Aparecido Win 2014 ADCC Trials Points 77KG Finals 44 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Thomas Lisboa Win 2014 No-Gi Worlds Points: 10-4 61KG Finals 75 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Fabbio Passos Win 2014 No-Gi Worlds Armbar 61KG Semi-Finals 39 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Jorge Elias Win 2014 No-Gi Worlds Points 61KG Quarter-Finals 16 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Mark Ramos Win 2014 No-Gi Pans Armbar 64KG Finals 22 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Jorge Elias Win 2014 No-Gi Pans Armbar 64KG Semi-Finals 14 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Thomas Lisboa Win 2014 Sao Paulo No-Gi Points 63KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Justin Rader Loss 2013 ADCC Points 66KG 3rd Place —
      Rafael Mendes Loss 2013 ADCC Points: 2-0 66KG Semi-Finals —
      Ricardo Vieira Win 2013 ADCC Inside heel hook 66KG Quarter-Finals 49 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Mark Ramos Win 2013 ADCC Calf slicer 66KG 16 43 -34% Elo -80% decay