Nathiely de Jesus is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Cícero Costha, being also one of the top grappling competitors of her generation, a reputation earned during Nathiely’s purple and brown belt campaigns when she earned 5 World titles, 1 Abu Dhabi World Pro, 1 Pan American and 3 Brazilian National titles for the PSLPB academy, all medals she would revisit as a black belt. Nathiely is also the wife of another prolific grappler, Manuel Ribamar.
Main Achievements:
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
* Absolute
** Weight and absolute
*** Absolute title awarded after being removed from fellow finalist due to PED usage.
Favorite Position/Technique: Lasso Guard
Weight Division: Peso Médio (74kg/163.5lbs)
Team/Association: Soul Fighters
Manuel Ribamar, also known as “Riba”, is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rodrigo Pinheiro and Cicero Costha, being regarded as one of the top middleweight competitors of his generation in the sport. Born in the state of Amazonas – Brazil, Ribamar has had a few different coaches going up the ranks, but it was at Cicero Costha’s PSLPB academy that his grappling style truly developed, earning him titles at the World and South American Championships.
Main Achievements:
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
* Absolute
** Weight and Absolute
*** Closed division with teammate
Favorite Position/Technique: Toreando Guard Pass
Weight Division: Peso Médio (82kg/181lbs)
Team/Association: Rodrigo Pinheiro
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