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Kaynan Duarte

ADCC Gold + IBJJF World Champion · 2017–2024

245 lbs·Black Belt·ATOS·Gi/No-Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
87/99
Generational

Duarte's elite Athleticism (92) and elite Guard Passing (92) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
85/99
Hall of Fame
Win Rate +13Win Volume +6Sub Rate +3Worlds (1) +6ADCC (1) +7

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Gi

Wins35
Losses5
Subs12

No-Gi

Wins25
Losses3
Subs13
Submission Rate42%

ADCC Gold + IBJJF World Champion

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

92

Pro Matches

48

Mat Hours

35

Events

8.2 min

Avg Duration

1:15

Fastest Sub

18

Sub-Only Matches

Style Analysis

The modern ultra heavyweight standard. ADCC and IBJJF double gold winner under Andre Galvaos ATOS system with elite wrestling and passing.

Signature Submissions

ArmbarRNCGuillotineKneebar

Notable Matches

Key competition results

L
vs Buchecha
Mundials 2019 Absolute·2019
Points
L
vs Felipe Pena
ADCC 2019·2019
Points
W
vs Nicholas Meregali
Pan Ams 2019·2019
Points
W
vs Victor Hugo
Mundials 2022·2022
Points
W
vs Yuri Simoes
ADCC 2019·2019
Points

Did You Know?

1

Won both ADCC and IBJJF World titles

2

Trained under Andre Galvao at ATOS

3

Known for elite wrestling combined with submission grappling

Style Matchup Analysis

Where this game is vulnerable

Exploitable Patterns

1

Technical guard players who can frustrate his power-based passing

2

Counter-fighters who can capitalize on his forward pressure with sweeps

3

Leg lock specialists who can catch him in transition during explosive passes

Nightmare Matchup

Gordon Ryan

Ryan's systematic approach and body lock game neutralize Kaynan's athleticism. Ryan can match Kaynan's size while having more technical depth from every position.

Closest Calls

L
ADCC 2022 +99kg Semi·2022

Pena's guard and length frustrated Kaynan's aggressive passing in a competitive battle between two of the largest elite grapplers.

Engine Insight

Relative weakness: Guard Game (78) is 9 points below their 87 average — opponents strong in this area have the best chance.

Trophy Case

ADCC Champion

Plus absolute medal — ATOS product

IBJJF World Champion

Ultra heavy gold

Signature Moments

ADCC + Mundials Double Crown

2019-2021·vs vs Multiple

Kaynan Duarte won both ADCC and IBJJF World Championship gold, establishing himself as the most complete heavyweight of the new generation. Trained under Andre Galvao at ATOS, his combination of explosive wrestling and modern leg entanglement defense made him nearly impossible to beat.

ADCC gold and Mundials gold. Kaynan proved that the ATOS system produces champions at every weight class.

Career Numbers

ADCC Golds

ADCC gold medals

1

Mundials Golds

IBJJF World Championship golds

1

Pan Am Golds

Pan American Championship golds

2

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

22

Deep Age At Adcc Gold

Won ADCC gold at age 22 — one of the youngest ADCC champions ever at heavyweight

Season Stats · ADCC Gold + IBJJF World Champion

ADCC GoldsADCC World Championship golds
1 ADCC gold medals
Mundials GoldsIBJJF World Championship golds
1 IBJJF World Championship golds
RecordCareer competition record
60-8
Submission RateCareer submission rate
42%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
25

Engine Attributes

Athleticism92
Competition IQ88
Escapes85
Guard Game78
Guard Passing92
Submissions82
Takedowns90
Top Control92
Skill Score
87/99
Generational
Legacy
85/99
Hall of Fame

Data Coverage

100%
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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