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

Paulo Miyao

Black black belt Legend #4
Country: Brazil
Team: Studio 1908
Former Teams: Unity Jiu-Jitsu
Wins
37
Losses
8
Draws
0
Win %
82.22%
Wins by Sub
11
Sub Win %
29.73%
Losses by Sub
0
Sub Loss %
0.00%
Current Win Streak
5
Longest Win Streak
9

Biography

Paulo Miyao is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most accomplished competitors of his era. Known for his elite guard retention, berimbolo chains, and deep entanglement sequences, Paulo became a dominant force in both gi and no-gi, building a legacy around relentless pace and highly technical, inversion-based jiu-jitsu.

Paulo made a major impact on the no-gi scene through repeated podium finishes at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds, ADCC appearances, and standout performances in professional events. His no-gi guard is characterized by tight leg pummeling, back-taking sequences from K-guard and inversion, and suffocating positional control once he reaches dominant positions. In addition to his guard work, Paulo developed a tight, pressure-heavy bodylock passing style that complemented his outside passing. Throughout his career, he consistently pushed the technical limits of modern no-gi guard play. Today, Paulo coaches and trains alongside his brother at Studio 1908 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Personal

Age
34
Birthday
1991-05-11
Weight
Featherweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Cicero Costha
Legend Status
Yes
Social Media

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

Rankings

P4P Ranking
—
Weight Class Ranking
—
Legend Ranking
4
Points
1824
Rating
1518.93

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Submissions Breakdown

Wins

    Submission Wins Losses
    Rear naked 6 0
    Armbar 2 0
    Calf slicer 1 0
    Omoplata 1 0
    Inside heel hook 1 0
    PAULO MIYAO'S 45 MATCHES
    Opponent Result Date Event Method Weight Round Points
    Jack Sear Win 2025 Sau Paulo No-Gi Points 67KG Finals 1 -34% Elo
    Felipe Nacib Win 2025 Sau Paulo No-Gi Points: 6-2 67KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo
    Gabriel Narici Win 2025 Sau Paulo No-Gi Rear naked 67KG Quarter-Finals 1 -34% Elo
    Pablo Mantovani Win 2024 Karate Combat 50 Decision N/A — 15 -34% Elo -3% decay
    Alexandre Vieira Win 2022 BJJ Stars Inside heel hook 70KG — 47 -34% Elo -10% decay
    Bebeto Oliveira Loss 2021 No-Gi Worlds Decision 61KG Finals —
    Willis Nunes Win 2021 No-Gi Worlds Advantage 61KG Semi-Finals 98 -34% Elo -25% decay
    Joao Soeiro Win 2021 No-Gi Worlds Points: 6-0 61KG Quarter-Finals 39 -34% Elo -25% decay
    Antione Gibson Win 2021 No-Gi Worlds Points: 22-2 61KG 16 29 -34% Elo -25% decay
    Bebeto Oliveira Win 2021 No-Gi Pans Points: 2-0 61KG Finals 55 -34% Elo -25% decay
    Richard Alarcon Win 2021 No-Gi Pans Points: 5-0 61KG Semi-Finals 35 -34% Elo -25% decay
    Joao Soeiro Win 2021 No-Gi Pans Points: 4-0 61KG Quarter-Finals 12 -34% Elo -25% decay
    Geo Martinez Loss 2020 WNO 4 Decision 65KG — —
    Tye Ruotolo Win 2019 ADCC Points: 4-0 66KG — 253 +35% Elo -50% decay
    Augusto Mendes Loss 2019 ADCC Decision 66KG Semi-Finals —
    Nicky Ryan Win 2019 ADCC Points: 2-0 66KG Quarter-Finals 253 +35% Elo -50% decay
    Kenta Iwamoto Win 2019 ADCC Points: 5-0 66KG 16 219 +35% Elo -50% decay
    Emilio Hernandez Win 2019 No-Gi Pans Points: 2-0 67KG Finals 37 -34% Elo -50% decay
    Kamil Wilk Win 2019 GrappleFest 6 Armbar 72KG — 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
    Gabriel Sousa Loss 2019 No-Gi Euros Points: 4-2 67KG Quarter-Finals —
    Geo Martinez Win 2018 KASAI Pro 4 Points: 2-0 65KG — 53 +33% Elo -50% decay
    Gianni Grippo Loss 2018 KASAI Pro 4 Points: 3-2 65KG Finals —
    Frank Rosenthal Win 2018 KASAI Pro 4 Points: 10-1 65KG Quarter-Finals 26 -34% Elo -50% decay
    Pablo Mantovani Win 2017 ADCC Points: 10-0 66KG — 98 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Rubens Charles Loss 2017 ADCC Decision 66KG Semi-Finals —
    Geo Martinez Win 2017 ADCC Points: 8-2 66KG Quarter-Finals 200 +33% Elo -60% decay
    Janus Andrejczuk Win 2017 ADCC Points: 10-0 66KG 16 85 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Nicky Ryan Win 2017 United Grapplers Association Points: 8-0 66KG — 1 +35% Elo -60% decay
    Urijah Faber Win 2017 SUG 4 EBI Overtime 70KG — 21 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Thalison Soares Loss 2017 ADCC Trials - South America DQ 66KG — —
    Unknown Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Rear naked 66KG — 7 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Bruno Silva Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Rear naked 66KG Finals 59 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Pedro Nobre Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Rear naked 66KG Semi-Finals 38 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Fernando Carsalade Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Rear naked 66KG Quarter-Finals 7 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Mateus Vieira Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Rear naked 66KG 16 4 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Rafael Gomes Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Omoplata 66KG 32 3 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Denver Santos Win 2017 ADCC Trials - South America Points 66KG 64 2 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Felipe Brito Win 2016 Belo Horizonte No-Gi Points: 12-0 70KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
    Osvaldo Moizinho Loss 2015 No-Gi Worlds Advantage 67KG Semi-Finals —
    Wilson Reis Win 2015 No-Gi Worlds Points: 6-4 67KG Quarter-Finals 16 -34% Elo -70% decay
    Thiago Macedo Win 2015 No-Gi Worlds Points: 4-0 67KG 16 12 -34% Elo -70% decay
    Diego Bispo Win 2015 Chicago No-Gi Calf slicer 76KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -70% decay
    Sidemar Honorio Win 2015 New York No-Gi Armbar 70KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -70% decay
    Wanki Chae Win 2015 No-Gi America Points: 8-4 70KG Finals 22 -34% Elo -70% decay
    Gianni Grippo Win 2015 No-Gi Pans Decision 70KG Finals 46 +35% Elo -70% decay