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“Vinny Magalhaes shows the rocker sweep from deep half guard to top control and half guard pass to side control.

About Vinicius (Vinny) Magalhãesis a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He was a participant in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. Vinny was promoted to Black Belt by his Instructors Vinicius Aieta and Royler Gracie, on the Podium after winning thirteen matches (Ten by Submissions), and take home two Gold Medals in the 2005 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a Brown Belt.

In 2007, Vinny would become the first Jiu-Jitsu No Gi World Champion in the Super Heavy Weight Division as a Black Belt.

In 2009, Vinny had an impressive performance in the most prestigious Grappling Tournament in the World, the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, winning 2 Bronze Medals. Vinny currently trains and teaches at TapouT Training Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada where he teaches Jiu Jitsu.”

Posted by: Mike Frausto

(10th Planet Van Nuys: Team Alder)

Vinny rocking the 10th Planet logos up in here!

Main event Grapplers Quest Superfight held Friday, July 10th, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Event Center. TUF Season 8 competitor Vinicius “Pezao” Magalhaes faces off against Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach at Team Nogueira Daniel Valverde.

Check out the sweet gear Vinny’s sporting.

MMA Videos | Vinny Magalhaes vs. Daniel Valverde Grappling Video