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Carlos Lemos (fighter)

Carlos Lemos (fighter)

Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner (born 1978)

Carlos Lemos Jr. commonly known as Escorrega (born 9 April 1978 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a former mixed martial artist and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt practitioner and coach.

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A multiple-time world champion in the sport, Lemos Jr. is also regarded as one of the first black belts to come over to Europe to coach and establish Jiu Jitsu academies. Lemos Jr is the Regional Director of Gracie Barra in the Chicago area.

Biography

Carlos Lemos Jr. was born on 9 April 1978 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1] He started taekwondo at the age of three, progressing to judo at ten.[1] He began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 14.[1] From blue belt he started training under Carlos Gracie Jr earning all his belts from him. He became a World Champion for the first time at the 1999 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a purple belt. In 2011 he briefly competed in MMA, winning both of his two fights.[4]

Lemos Jr. won another World championship this time in Masters in 2015 and again in 2018 earning him his fourth world title. He is currently the head instructor of Gracie Barra Downers Grove in Downers Grove, Illinois.[5]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitive summary

Main Achievements (black belt level):[2]

  • IBJJF World Champion (2002)
  • IBJJF American No-Gi Champion (2009)
  • IBJJF European Champion (2004)
  • Brazilian Teams Champion (2003)
  • IBJJF Pan American Master Champion (2015)
  • IBJJF Chicago Open Master Champion (2010 Open Weight[6])
  • IBJJF Chicago Summer Open No-Gi Champion (2014)
  • IBJJF Chicago Summer Open Champion (2014)
  • IBJJF Chicago Winter Open No-Gi Champion (2013 absolute)
  • 2nd place IBJJF World Championship (2003)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Chicago Open Championship (2012)
  • 2nd place IBJJF Chicago Winter Open No-Gi Championship (2013)
  • 2nd place IBJJF American No-Gi Championship (2009 Open weight)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2005)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):[2]

  • IBJJF World Champion (1999 purple)
  • IBJJF Pan American Champion (2000 brown)
  • 3 X Brazilian National Champion (1996,1998,1999)
  • 3rd place IBJJF World Championship (2000 brown)

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Lemos Jr[2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 0 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 0
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References

  1. [1]
    "Profile >> Carlos Lemos Jr". carloslemosjr.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Carlos Lemos Jr "Escorrega"". BJJ Heroes - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team History, Fighter Stats, Biographies and News. 30 October 2011.
  3. [3]
    "Carlos Lemos Jr: 5h degree Black Belt". carloslemosjr.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Lemos wins MMA debut". Graciemag. 25 January 2011.
  5. [5]
    "Gracie Barra Downers Grove - Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts School". Gracie Barra Downers Grove.
  6. [6]
    "2010 Chicago Open results". Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  7. [7]
    "Mixed Martial Arts Event". The Underground. 15 January 2011.
  8. [8]
    "Mixed Martial Arts Event". The Underground. 23 July 2011.


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