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Bruno Malfacine

10x IBJJF World Champion · 2007–2019

127 lbs·Black Belt·Alliance·Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
86/99
Generational

Malfacine's elite Competition IQ (95) and elite Guard Game (90) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
99/99
All-Time Great
Win Rate +14Win Volume +9Sub Rate +4Worlds (10) +60

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Submission Rate49%

10x IBJJF World Champion

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

115

Pro Matches

48

Mat Hours

50

Events

5.8 min

Avg Duration

28 sec

Fastest Sub

Style Analysis

The undisputed roosterweight GOAT. 10 World titles over 12 years at a single weight class.

Signature Submissions

ArmbarLoop ChokeTriangleBow and Arrow

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Caio Terra
IBJJF Worlds 2012·2012
Points
W
vs Tomoyuki Hashimoto
IBJJF Worlds 2019·2019
Points
L
vs Caio Terra
IBJJF Worlds 2012 Roosterweight·2012
Points

Did You Know?

1

10 World titles is the most at any single weight class in IBJJF history

2

Retired undefeated in Mundials finals

Trophy Case

10×IBJJF World Champion

2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019

Most titles at a single weight class in Mundials history

Signature Moments

10 World Titles at Roosterweight

2007-2019·vs vs Multiple

Bruno Malfacine won 10 IBJJF World Championships at roosterweight, tying Roger Gracie for the most individual world titles in BJJ history. His dominance at the lightest weight class spanned over a decade of competition.

Ten world titles. Same as Roger Gracie. Bruno Malfacine proved that the lightest weight class produces the greatest champions.

Career Numbers

Mundials Golds

IBJJF World Championship golds

10

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

Season Stats · 10x IBJJF World Champion

Mundials GoldsIBJJF World Championship golds
10 IBJJF World Championship golds
RecordCareer competition record
85-8
Submission RateCareer submission rate
49%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
42

Engine Attributes

Athleticism85
Competition IQ95
Escapes88
Guard Game90
Guard Passing85
Submissions88
Takedowns78
Top Control82
Skill Score
86/99
Generational
Legacy
99/99
All-Time Great

Data Coverage

88%
Bio & Identity
Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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