Sandro, Arnaldo, Wallison and Gabriel wearing Pura Fibra gis

Athletes

Who we back.

We support athletes who are on the journey — training, competing and making it happen. People who genuinely identify with Pura Fibra and whom we want to help go even further.

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Sandro Erick Oliveira de Lima

Teresina, PI · Purple belt · Middleweight

Main achievements

Brazilian No-Gi Champion
South American runner-up

Why did you start training?: I started for self-defence.
Main goal: To keep evolving, win major titles and become a better athlete.
Favorite jiu-jitsu athlete: Lucas Lepri.
Favorite non-jiu-jitsu athlete: Simão Teles Bacelar.
If not jiu-jitsu: I would do judo.
What would someone not know from looking at you?: When I was young in the countryside, I often rode horses with my dad. I still love equestrian sport and watch competitions at Clube Hípico in São Paulo whenever I can.

The Pura Fibra view

Humble and hungry, Sandro trains with complete commitment. He is building his path in São Paulo alongside the athletes from Teresina and his father, who recently earned his black belt.

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Arnaldo Campos Chaves Junior

Teresina, PI · Purple belt · Lightweight

Main achievements

CBJJE South American Champion
Third place, Fortaleza Open

Why did you start training?: I was intrigued by a group of kids training near my home.
Main goal: To keep evolving and compete at a high level.
Favorite jiu-jitsu athlete: Lucas Lepri.
Favorite non-jiu-jitsu athlete: Charles Oliveira, Charles do Bronx.
If not jiu-jitsu: Nothing else. My focus is exclusively on jiu-jitsu.
What would someone not know from looking at you?: You have to get to know me to find out.

The Pura Fibra view

Arnaldo speaks through his actions. He brings loyalty, a willingness to do the work, his own style and genuine respect for Brazilian underground culture.

Wallison in a grappling stance wearing a black Pura Fibra gi

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Wallison Rodrigues Sousa

Teresina, PI · Purple belt · Featherweight

Main achievements

South American No-Gi Champion
South Brazilian Champion
South American No-Gi runner-up

Why did you start training?: I like combat sports, and I wanted to become a better, more disciplined person.
Main goal: To evolve every day, overcome my limits and leave my name in history.
Favorite jiu-jitsu athlete: João Miyao.
Favorite non-jiu-jitsu athlete: Michael Phelps.
If not jiu-jitsu: I would skateboard.
What would someone not know from looking at you?: I am an alien from another world.

The Pura Fibra view

Wallison brings contagious, positive energy that lifts the people around him. He is hungry on the mat and generous with others.

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Gabriel Victor Oliveira Lopes

São Paulo, SP · Purple belt · Light heavyweight

Main achievements

Brazilian Champion
Two-time South American Champion
Third place, World Championship

Why did you start training?: I started jiu-jitsu to improve my attention at school.
Main goal: To transform lives through jiu-jitsu, as it transformed mine.
Favorite jiu-jitsu athlete: Lucas Lepri.
Favorite non-jiu-jitsu athlete: Tiger Woods.
If not jiu-jitsu: I would play chess.
What would someone not know from looking at you?: I like to cook.

The Pura Fibra view

Gabriel is articulate, humble and hardworking. His mother, Eliete, and brother, Mario, are both brown belts. He wore Pura Fibra for years without asking for anything in return.