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Edwin Najmi

Pan American Champion · 2014–2024

168 lbs·Black Belt·Gracie Barra·Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
78/99
Dominant

Najmi's strong Submissions (88) and strong Guard Game (80) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
38/99
Contender
Win Rate +12Win Volume +5Sub Rate +5Pan Am (1) +3

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Submission Rate67%

Pan American Champion, DArce choke specialist

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

58

Pro Matches

28

Mat Hours

22

Events

6.5 min

Avg Duration

35 sec

Fastest Sub

Style Analysis

The DArce choke king. More DArce finishes at elite level than perhaps anyone in history.

Signature Submissions

DArce ChokeAnaconda ChokeGuillotineTriangle

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs AJ Agazarm
IBJJF Pans 2018·2018
DArce Choke
W
vs Garry Tonon
Polaris·2018
DArce Choke

Did You Know?

1

Holds the record for most DArce choke finishes at black belt

2

Beat Garry Tonon by DArce at Polaris

Trophy Case

IBJJF Pan American Champion

2018

Pans gold at lightweight — DArce choke specialist

Signature Moments

The D'Arce Choke Specialist

2017-2022·vs vs Multiple

Edwin Najmi won the Pan American Championship and became known as the most dangerous D'Arce choke specialist in competitive BJJ. His ability to finish the D'Arce from seemingly impossible angles made him a submission highlight reel.

The best D'Arce choke in the sport. Najmi turned one submission into an entire identity.

Career Numbers

Pan Am Golds

Pan American golds

1

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

Season Stats · Pan American Champion

RecordCareer competition record
48-10
Submission RateCareer submission rate
67%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
32

Engine Attributes

Athleticism78
Competition IQ78
Escapes78
Guard Game80
Guard Passing75
Submissions88
Takedowns72
Top Control72
Skill Score
78/99
Dominant
Legacy
38/99
Contender

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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