Kennedy Maciel
Alliance Featherweight · 2019–2024
Maciel's strong Guard Game (88) and strong Athleticism (85) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
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IBJJF World Champion, son of Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles, Alliance featherweight standout
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
60
Pro Matches
28
Mat Hours
24
Events
7.5 min
Avg Duration
32 sec
Fastest Sub
Style Analysis
Second-generation BJJ royalty with a complete game. Inherited his father Cobrinha's guard retention and sweeping ability, but added modern leg entanglements and wrestling. His X-guard and single-leg X entries are among the best in the featherweight division.
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Key competition results
Did You Know?
Son of Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles — one of the first father-son IBJJF World Champion duos
Grew up literally on the mats at his father's academy
His leg lock game is far more developed than his father's generation, showing the sport's evolution
Represents the new generation of BJJ athletes who blend old-school guard with modern leg attacks
Trophy Case
2021
IBJJF World Champion at featherweight
2020
Pan American gold
Signature Moments
World Champion — Carrying Cobrinha's Legacy
Kennedy Maciel won the IBJJF World Championship at featherweight, carrying on the legacy of his father Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles. His guard game and back-take system showed that the Alliance/Cobrinha lineage continues to produce champions.
World champion and Cobrinha's son. Kennedy proved that championship jiu-jitsu runs in the bloodline.
Season Stats · Alliance Featherweight
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Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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