Cleber Luciano Born December 15, 1973 is a Brazilian professional

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currently competing in the

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division.

Background

Born and raised in Brazil, Luciano began

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at the age of five and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of seven, and received his BJJ black belt at the age of 19. Luciano is a seven-time BJJ World Champion, a six-time Brazilian BJJ Champion, a five-time Brazilian State BJJ Champion, a three-time World No Gi Champion, a six-time Pan Am Champion, and is a three-time U.S. Open Champion, among various other titles.

Mixed martial arts record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Luciano, Cleber Brazilian male mixed martial artists Featherweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing judo Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Living people Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian male judoka 1973 births

Background

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

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