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Checkmat

Los Angeles, CAEst. 2008

Founded by Leo and Rico Vieira. Known for aggressive, submission-oriented jiu-jitsu. Produced Marcus Buchecha Almeida, the most dominant absolute competitor in IBJJF history.

17

Athletes

26

Gold Medals

3

Champions

34

Subs (Gold)

Head Instructor

Leo Vieira

Light65W-8L

Roster

17 athletes

Leo Vieira

Coach
65W-8L38% subLight

Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida

135W-12L41% subUltra Heavy

Matheus Gabriel

52W-7L46% subFeather

Alexander Trans

35W-10L29% subUltra Heavy

William Tackett

Medium Heavy

Adam Wardzinski

Heavy

Jansen Gomes

Medium Heavy

Leonardo Vieira

Middleweight

Mathias Luna

Super Heavy

Lucas Valente

Middleweight

Gabriel Sousa

Lightweight

Gabriel Almeida

Light Featherweight

Leo Saggioro

Medium Heavy

Michelle Nicolini

55W-8L45% subFeather

Roberto Jimenez Jr

Medium Heavy

Nathiely de Jesus

40W-6L45% subHeavy

Renato Canuto

50W-10L56% subMiddle

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Gold Medal History

26
Adam Wardzinski

IBJJF World Championship 2025 · Heavyweight

Jansen Gomes

IBJJF World Championship 2025 · Medium Heavyweight

2s
Matheus Gabriel

IBJJF World Championship 2025 · Lightweight

Marcus Buchecha Almeida

IBJJF World Championship 2011 · Ultra Heavyweight

1s
Marcus Buchecha Almeida

IBJJF World Championship 2011 · Absolute

2s
Marcus Buchecha Almeida

IBJJF World Championship 2013 · Ultra Heavyweight

2s
Marcus Buchecha Almeida

IBJJF World Championship 2016 · Ultra Heavyweight

2s
Marcus Buchecha Almeida

IBJJF World Championship 2016 · Absolute

1s
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