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Roberto de Abreu Filho (commonly known as "Cyborg" Abreu) is a
Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ; pt, jiu-jitsu brasileiro ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, control ...
(BJJ) competitor, academy owner and instructor. A 7-time World No-Gi Champion, Abreu is known for his trademark ''Tornado Guard'' position which involves inverting underneath the opponent and elevating them into a sweep.


Career

Roberto de Abreu Filho grew up in rural Brazil and was affiliated with Nova Geracao. In 2000 Abreu was in a car accident and was left with 300 stitches on his left arm. He was told that he wouldn’t be able to move his arm again but four months later he won silver at the Brazilian Nationals. His coach told him that only a cyborg could make a come back this fast. The name Cyborg then stuck with him. Abreu is a very active BJJ competitor and coach, with multiple titles including gold medals at the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2019, and 2021 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships. He also won the ADCC Absolute title in 2013. Abreu currently living in
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where he runs his academy Fight Sports coaching multiple high level BJJ athletes.


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Achievements

Main Achievements (Black Belt): * ADCC World Champion (2013) * IBJJF No-Gi World Champion (2021 / 2019 / 2017 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010) * IBJJF Pan Championship (2008 / 2022) * IBJJF European Open (2005) * IBJJF Grand Prix (2019) * IBJJF Masters World Championship (2018) * Kasai Pro 264 lbs Grand Prix winner (2020) * Grappling Pro Champion (2016) * 2nd Place ADCC World Championship (2009) * 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2010) * 2nd Place No-Gi World Champion (2021 / 2019 / 2008) * 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2009) * 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2007) * 2nd Place AJP King of Mats (2018) * 3rd Place ADCC World Championship (2017/2013/2011) * Brazilian Wrestling National Champion (Brazilian National team member). * No Gi Grappler of the Year at the JitsMagazine BJJ Awards 2020 * 2020 FloGrappling No-Gi Grappler of the Year Main Achievements (Colored Belt): * IBJJF Pan American Champion (2001 blue) * 2nd place World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (2004 brown) * 3rd place World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (2002 / 2003 purple) * 2nd place Pan American Championship (2002 purple)


Notes


See also

* List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners


References


External links


Interview with Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu

Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
on BJJ Heroes
Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu on FloGrappling


{{DEFAULTSORT:Abreu, Cyborg Living people Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu 1980 births World No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship medalists People from Campo Grande Sportspeople from Mato Grosso do Sul