Michelle Nicolini
Multiple IBJJF World Champion · 2005–2020
Lineage
Nicolini's elite Guard Game (90) and strong Competition IQ (88) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
Multiple IBJJF World Champion, ADCC medalist
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
60
Pro Matches
28
Mat Hours
22
Events
7.2 min
Avg Duration
52 sec
Fastest Sub
8
Sub-Only Matches
Style Analysis
Multiple IBJJF World Champion with one of the most technical games in womens BJJ history. ADCC medalist known for creative attacks.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Multiple IBJJF World Champion
Checkmat team competitor under Leo Vieira
ADCC medalist with creative modern game
Trophy Case
Checkmat — creative modern game
Light feather
Under 60kg
Signature Moments
Multiple World Titles Across Gi and No-Gi
Michelle Nicolini won multiple IBJJF World Championships in both gi and no-gi, and earned ADCC medals. Her versatility across both formats made her one of the most complete female competitors in BJJ history.
World champion in gi and no-gi. Nicolini was the definition of a complete grappler — dangerous everywhere.
Career Numbers
Mundials Golds
IBJJF World Championship golds
3
Pan Am Golds
Pan American Championship golds
2
Season Stats · Multiple IBJJF World Champion
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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