Roberto Jimenez
Black
P4P #19
Middleweight #2
Nicknames: The Natural
Country: Ecuador
Team:
Studio 76
Former Teams:
-
Wins
66
Losses
21
Draws
3
Win %
73.33%
Wins by Sub
49
Sub Win %
74.24%
Losses by Sub
9
Sub Loss %
42.86%
Current Win Streak
1
Longest Win Streak
15
Biography
Roberto Jimenez is an Ecuadorian-American Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most dynamic, aggressive, and submission-oriented competitors of his generation. Known for his nonstop pace, fearless scrambles, and ability to get to the back, Jimenez has built a reputation as one of the most exciting athletes in modern no-gi and gi competition.
Jimenez rose to prominence as a young prodigy, earning major wins at the colored belts before receiving his black belt in 2020. He quickly made an impact on the professional scene with victories over top-ranked opponents in events such as Who’s Number One, ADCC Trials, and the IBJJF circuit. His style is defined by relentless forward pressure, effective takedowns, aggressive back-taking sequences to get to his rear naked.
A representative of Studio 76, the team founded by his father, Raul Jimenez, Roberto continues to compete at the highest levels while serving as a model for modern hybrid jiu-jitsu—combining wrestling, dynamic guard play, and submission-heavy sequences into one of the most entertaining styles in grappling today.
Personal
Age
25
Birthday
2000-05-19
Weight
Middleweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Raul Jimenez
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
19
Weight Class Ranking
2 (Middleweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
5316
Rating
6758.17
Main Achievements
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Submissions Breakdown
Wins
Losses
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Rear naked | 30 | 0 |
| Armbar | 7 | 2 |
| Triangle | 5 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 2 | 0 |
| Rear triangle | 2 | 0 |
| Kimura | 1 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 1 | 5 |
| Outside heel hook | 1 | 2 |
ROBERTO JIMENEZ'S 90 MATCHES
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Aitken | Win | 7/25/2025 | WNO 29 | Decision | Light Heavyweight | — | 246 |
| Declan Moody | Win | 2025 | Austin Winter No-Gi Open | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 1 |
| Joao Assonitis | Win | 2025 | Austin Winter No-Gi Open | Rear triangle | Absolute | — | 1 |
| London Horn | Win | 2025 | Albuquerque No-Gi | Outside heel hook | Absolute | Finals | 1 |
| Ruben Rivera | Win | 2025 | Albuquerque No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| London Horn | Win | 2025 | Albuquerque No-Gi | Armbar | 91KG | Finals | 1 |
| Kenan Jackson | Win | 2025 | Albuquerque No-Gi | Rear triangle | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Win | 2025 | AIGA Champions League | Points | Quintet | Finals | 506 |
| Murad Abdulapitov | Loss | 2025 | AIGA Champions League | Points | Quintet | Semi-Finals | — |
| Gabriel Almeida | Win | 2025 | AIGA Champions League | Rear naked | Quintet | Quarter-Finals | 52 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 4/26/2025 | BJJ Stars 15 | Points: 3-0 | 83KG | Semi-Finals | 190 |
| Mica Galvao | Loss | 4/26/2025 | BJJ Stars 15 | Armbar | Middleweight | Finals | — |
| Izaak Michell | Win | 4/26/2025 | BJJ Stars 15 | Decision | Middleweight | Quarter-Finals | 52 |
| Elder Cruz | Win | 2/7/2025 | WNO 26 | Armbar | Light Heavyweight | — | 246 |
| Levi Jones-Leary | Loss | 8/17/2024 | CJI 1 | Inside heel hook | -80KG | 16 | — |
| Elioenai Braz | Win | 2024 | Brazil Qualifier (AIGA) | Rear naked | 91KG | Finals | 2 |
| Alan Magendzo | Win | 2024 | Brazil Qualifier (AIGA) | Points | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Elias Silverio | Win | 2024 | Brazil Qualifier (AIGA) | Rear naked | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2024 | WNO 25 | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Nick Rodriguez | Loss | 3/3/2024 | UFC FPI 6 | Points: 6-0 | Absolute | — | — |
| Nick Rodriguez | Loss | 6/29/2023 | UFC FPI 4 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Roosevelt Sousa | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | Finals | 243 |
| Vinicius Ferreira | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Armbar | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 118 |
| Francisco Lo | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 47 |
| Heikki Jussila | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Armbar | Absolute | 16 | 35 |
| Jose Munoz | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | 32 | 29 |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Charles Negromonte | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 47 |
| Tyler Freeman | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | 91KG | 16 | 35 |
| JZ Cavalcante | Win | 2023 | Miami No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | Finals | 1 |
| Roosevelt Sousa | Win | 2023 | Miami No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Erick Souza | Win | 2023 | London No-Gi | Rear naked | Absolute | Finals | 1 |
| Thomas Bracher | Win | 2023 | London No-Gi | Kata gatame | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Adam Ellis | Win | 2023 | London No-Gi | Unknown | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Tarik Hopstock | Win | 2023 | London No-Gi | Rear naked | 91KG | Finals | 1 |
| Erick Souza | Win | 2023 | London No-Gi | Unknown | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Kasper Larsen | Win | 2023 | London No-Gi | Inside heel hook | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Izaak Michell | Loss | 2023 | Polaris 25 | Points: 2-0 | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Loss | 2023 | Blue Collar | Decision | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Roosevelt Sousa | Win | 2023 | Blue Collar | Rear naked | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Andre Porfirio | Win | 2023 | Blue Collar | Rear naked | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Jed Hue | Win | 2022 | Polaris 22 | Kata gatame | 86KG | Finals | 884 |
| Hunter Colvin | Win | 2022 | Polaris 22 | Triangle | 86KG | Semi-Finals | 516 |
| Shane Fishman | Win | 2022 | Polaris 22 | Points: 8-2 | 86KG | Quarter-Finals | 221 |
| Magid Hage | Win | 2022 | Polaris 19 | Rear naked | 82KG | — | 221 |
| Fabio Caloi | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - South America | Rear naked | 77KG | Finals | 132 |
| Luiz Paulo | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - South America | Injury | 77KG | Semi-Finals | 85 |
| Lucas Barros | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - South America | Rear naked | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | 14 |
| Italo Moura | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - South America | Points: 2-0 | 77KG | 16 | 9 |
| Alexandre Guerra | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - South America | Triangle | 77KG | 32 | 7 |
| Leo Domingos | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - South America | Rear naked | 77KG | 64 | 5 |
| Luiz Santos | Win | 2022 | Rio Summer No-Gi | Rear naked | 79KG | Finals | 1 |
| Pierpaolo Chiappe | Win | 2022 | Rio Summer No-Gi | Rear naked | 79KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Lucas Queiroz | Win | 2022 | Rio Summer No-Gi | Rear naked | 79KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Lucas Protasio | Win | 2022 | Rio Summer No-Gi | Rear naked | 79KG | 16 | 1 |
| Felipe Pena | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 13-2 | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Kade Ruotolo | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Inside heel hook | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Andy Varela | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Rear naked | 77KG | 16 | 192 |
| Ellis Younger | Draw | 2021 | Polaris Squads | N/A | Absolute | — | 47 |
| Bradley Hill | Win | 2021 | Polaris Squads | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 184 |
| Kieran Davern | Draw | 2021 | Polaris Squads | N/A | Absolute | — | 47 |
| Ben Dyson | Draw | 2021 | Polaris Squads | N/A | Absolute | — | 47 |
| Tanner Weisgram | Win | 2021 | SUG 24 | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 39 |
| Pedro Marinho | Loss | 2021 | SUG 24 | Inside heel hook | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Adam Smith | Win | 2021 | SUG 24 | Rear naked | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 39 |
| Isaque Bahiense | Loss | 2021 | BJJ Stars 5 | Points: 4-0 | 81KG | — | — |
| Pedro Marinho | Loss | 2021 | 3CG Middleweight Grand Prix | Points | 85KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Adam Bradley | Win | 2021 | 3CG Middleweight Grand Prix | Points | 85KG | Quarter-Finals | 12 |
| Kade Ruotolo | Win | 2021 | Road to ADCC | Rear naked | 88KG | — | 81 |
| Jacob Couch | Loss | 2021 | WNO Championship | Inside heel hook | Middleweight | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Gordon Ryan | Loss | 2021 | WNO 6 | Armbar | Absolute | — | — |
| Jesse Taylor | Win | 8/30/2020 | SUG 17 | Armbar | Absolute | — | 39 |
| Mason Fowler | Loss | 6/21/2020 | SUG 15 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Hunter Colvin | Win | 6/21/2020 | SUG 15 | Triangle | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 98 |
| Nathan Orchard | Win | 6/21/2020 | SUG 15 | Triangle | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 60 |
| Tye Ruotolo | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite V | Points | 170LBS | Finals | 108 |
| Kade Ruotolo | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite V | Rear naked | 170LBS | Semi-Finals | 73 |
| Hugo Marques | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite V | Rear naked | 170LBS | Quarter-Finals | 12 |
| Roberto Abreu | Loss | 2020 | 3CG Kumite IV | Decision | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Nick Rodriguez | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite IV | Decision | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 23 |
| Vagner Rocha | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite III | Decision | 81KG | Finals | 80 |
| John Combs | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite III | Kimura | 81KG | Semi-Finals | 35 |
| Tye Ruotolo | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite III | Points | 81KG | Quarter-Finals | 23 |
| Don Stoner | Win | 2020 | SUG 14 | Triangle | 92KG | — | 39 |
| Pedro Marinho | Loss | 2020 | JitzKing | Outside heel hook | 84KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| William Tackett | Win | 2020 | JitzKing | Points: 3-0 | 84KG | Quarter-Finals | 12 |
| Yuri Villefort | Win | 2020 | JitzKing | Armbar | 84KG | 16 | 8 |
| Pedro Marinho | Win | 2020 | 3CG Kumite | Armbar | 88KG | Semi-Finals | 54 |
| Craig Jones | Loss | 2020 | WNO 4 | Inside heel hook | 93KG | — | — |
| Jon Blank | Loss | 2019 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Outside heel hook | 88KG | — | — |