BJJ

Amanda Monteiro - An Elite BJJ Black Belt

Amanda Monteiro - An Elite BJJ Black Belt

1. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Details

Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Details

Name Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto
Nickname N/A
Birth Place Brasília, Brazil
Date of Birth Dec 5, 1994
Weight Division 58.50kg/ 129.0 lbs
Last Weight in N/A
Height N/A
Disclosed Career Earnings N/A
College N/A
Rank Black Belt
Last Fight N/A
Favorite Position Blitz Style Guard Passing
Head Coach  Master Júlio César Pereira
Lineage Luis França > Oswaldo Fadda > Monir Salomão > Júlio Cesar > Amanda Monteiro

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2.  Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Biography

Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto was born in Brasilia, the Capital of Brazil on 5th December 1994. She grew up in the state of Brazil, Sao Paulo, and remained there till her 19th birthday. During the early years of her struggle, she made a name in lower belt categories and earned titles in the Brazilian National and IBJJF Championships. After that, she earned her first Black Belt in the IBJJF No-Gi Championship and UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.

2.1. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Childhood

From her childhood, Monteiro was a great player in soccer and football. Different clubs like Clube Atletico Juventus used her extraordinary talent. But because of commute issues, she could not remain up with the Juventus. After that, she struggled to find a good academy to continue her innate passion for sports.

2.2. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s First Academy

From very early life, Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto was interested in Combat games. Ryan Gracie Academy in the Capao branch was the first academy Monteiro signed up for during her teen years. But she practiced Muay Thai at this academy. Many of Monteiro’s friends also signed up for jiu-jitsu at the same academy. Motivating by them Monteiro changed her goal in December 2021 from Muay Thai to a gi-based BJJ competition.

2.3. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s journey towards BJJ

The head coach of Ryan Gracie Capao, Sergio Soares was the first teacher of Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto. He was also the person who helped her to achieve the Blue Belt. it was all because of Soares that Amanda won her first double-gold CBJJ Brazilian National title in 2014 and the silver medal for the very first time in UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro in 2014. After winning two of the most important sports competitions, Monteiro believed in herself, and solely because of this reason, she moved to Rio de Paulo from Sao Paulo to join a more focused and bigger academy, the GF team. She said about the GF Team,

“They have the best training in the world. It was always my dream to train with the best. When I received the opportunity, I didn’t think twice. Julio always takes me out of my comfort zone in training. That made my jiu-jitsu evolve a lot.”

2.4.  Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Struggle at GF Team

Renato Dominguez was Monteiro’s instructor at GF teams. He helped Monteiro to achieve the Purple Belt. Afterward, she was transferred to Meyer, the GF Team’s headquarters in 2015. During her time in Meyer, Amanda lived inside the gym and she was always occupied by BJJ. In an interview, she said,

“It is a little uncomfortable, especially for a woman. It is not easy to live in a gym, but I feel privileged with the opportunity and it makes me train more.”

This lifestyle left a huge impact on her personality and helped her to win so many games. Due to a lack of sponsorships, and the difficulty saved by almost every sports enthusiast, Monteiro tried quitting several times. But her coach, Julio Cesar, always advised and supported her in her career journey.

2.5. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Personal Life

At the age of 19, Monteiro married her classmate, Jaime Canuto, and changed her name to Amanda Monteiro Nogueiro Canuto. Now, she is a mother of 2 beautiful daughters.

3. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Top Fight History

3.1. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto vs Ana Talita Alencar

In the IBJJF World Championship 2018, Monteiro faced Ana Talita Alencar. The opponent started with an Open Guard and tried to take down Monteiro. But Monteiro maintained her base and defeated the opponent by Legbar submission.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class
2018 IBJJF World Championship Ana Talita Alencar Win Legbar F Light Featherweight

3.2. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto vs Patricia Magalhaes

In the IBJJF World No- Gi Championship 2019, Monteiro confronted Patricia Magalhaes. Magalhaes initiated with Closed Guard which was easily sweeped by Monteiro. At last, Monteiro won by Arm Triangle Choke submission.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class
2019 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Patricia Magalhaes Win Arm Triangle Choke F Light Featherweight

3.3. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto vs Patricia Fontes

In the final stage of the IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship 2017, Monteiro fought with Patricia Fontes. Fonted started the fight with the Close Guard which was swept by Monteiro and ultimately she scored 4 within the first three minutes. At last, Monteiro won the fight by Armbar submission.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class
2017 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship Patricia Fontes Win Armbar F Featherweight

4. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s National and International Achievements

Year Event Medal/Position Weight Division
2018 IBJJF World Championship Gold Gold Medal Icon Light Featherweight
2019 IBJJF World Championship No-Gi Gold Gold Medal Icon Light Featherweight
2018 IBJJF European Open Gold Gold Medal Icon Light Featherweight
2020 IBJJF South American Championship Gold Gold Medal Icon Light Featherweight
2017 IBJJF Pans Championship No-Gi Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2018 UAEJJF Grand Slam, Abu Dhabi Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2018 IBJJF World Championship No-Gi Silver Silver Medal Icon Light Featherweight
2019 IBJJF World Championship Silver Silver Medal Icon Light Featherweight
2020 IBJJF South American Championship Silver Silver Medal Icon Featherweight
2018 UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Silver Silver Medal Icon Featherweight
2017 IBJJF World Championship Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2017 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2016 IBJJF Rio BJJ Pro Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2016 IBJJF Rio Summer Open Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2016 IBJJ World Championship Silver Silver Medal Icon Featherweight
2016 CBJJ South American Championship Bronze Bronze Medal Icon Featherweight
2015 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Silver Silver Medal Icon Featherweight
2015 CBJJ Brazilian Teams Championship Silver Silver Medal Icon Featherweight
2014 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Gold Gold Medal Icon Featherweight
2014 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Silver Silver Medal Icon Featherweight

5. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Main Achievements

Year Event Belt Position
2018 IBJJF World Championship Black 1st
2019 IBJJF World Championship No-Gi Black 1st
2018 IBJJF European Open Black 1st
2020 IBJJF South American Championship Black 1st
2017 IBJJF Pans Championship No-Gi Black 1st
2018 UAEJJF Grand Slam, Abu Dhabi Black 1st
2018 IBJJF World Championship No-Gi Black 2nd
2019 IBJJF World Championship Black 2nd
2020 IBJJF South American Championship Black 2nd
2018 UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Black 2nd

5.1. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Main Achievements (Colored Belt)

Year Event Belt Position
2017 IBJJF World Championship Brown 1st
2017 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Brown 1st
2016 IBJJF Rio BJJ Pro Brown 1st
2016 IBJJF Rio Summer Open Brown 1st
2016 IBJJ World Championship Purple 2nd
2016 CBJJ South American Championship Brown 3rd
2015 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Purple 2nd
2015 CBJJ Brazilian Teams Championship Purple 2nd
2014 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Blue 1st
2014 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Blue 2nd

6. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Professional Record Breakdown

23 Matches 15 Wins 8 losses
By Other 9 2
By Advantage 3 2
By Submission 1 2
By Decision 1 1
By Split Decision 1 0
By Points 0 1

6.1. Method of submission W/L

Method Win Loss
Arm Triangle Choke 1 1
Guillotine Choke  0 1

7. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Fight History

Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
Anna Rodrigues L Points 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Miami 55kgs F 2022
Gabriela Pereira W Other 2022 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Featherweight F 2022
Bianca Basilio L Advantage 2022 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Featherweight SF 2022
Anna Rodrigues L Choke Pan IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Championship 2022 Featherweight F 2022
Bianca Basilio W Other 2020 IBJJF South American Championships Featherweight F 2020
Gabrieli Pessanha L Other 2020 IBJJF South American Championships Absolute Division F 2020
Anna Rodrigues W Decision 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro 55kgs SF 2020
Anna Rodrigues L Advantage BJJ Stars 4 R 2020
P.Machado W Other 2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship Light Featherweight F 2019
P.Machado W Other 2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship Light Featherweight SF 2019
Bianca Basilio W Advantage 2019 IBJJF Las Vegas Open Featherweight F 2019
Talita Alencar L Decision Fight 2 Win 118 125lbs R 2019
Kristina Barlaan W Other 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Light Featherweight SF 2019
Tammi Musumeci L Other 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Light Featherweight F 2019
Saori Shibamoto W Other 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Light Featherweight 4F 2019
Karen Antunes W Split Decision Fight 2 Win 113 Flyweight R 2019
Talita Alencar. W Other 2019 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Light Featherweight F 2019
Larissa Campos W Other 2019 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Light Featherweight SF 2019
Talita Alencar W Advantage 2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship Light Featherweight F 2018
K.Horman W Other 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 55kgs 4F 2018
Amal Amjahid L Other 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 55kgs F 2018
Talita Alencar W Advantage 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 55kgs SF 2018
A.Ferreira W Other 2017 IBJJF South American Championships Featherweight F 2017

8. Amanda Monteiro Nogueira Canuto’s Top Fights

Amanda Monteiro vs Ana Talita Alencar / World Chmapionship 2018

Amanda Monteiro VS Patrícia Magalhães / World No-Gi 2019

Amanda Monteiro VS Patricia Fontes / Pan NoGi Championship 2017

Amanda Monteiro v Bianca Basilio / European 2018


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