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Roberto Jimenez is a jiu-jitsu black belt under his father Raul "Gaucho" Jimenez. He was often called as a prodigy in his teens, winning the World Championships twice at the juvenile ranks, then as a purple belt. He is best known for his skill at taking his opponents' backs.

  1. Roberto Jimenez Is The Final Man For The WNO 30 Open Weight Grand Prix

    Roberto Jimenez Is The Final Man For The WNO 30 Open Weight Grand Prix

    Oct 1, 2025

    Roberto Jimenez is the 8th & final man in the WNO 30 Open Weight Grand Prix, going down October 24th in Pittsburgh, PA. Roberto is one of the top pound-for-pound grapplers in the world and now he brings his chaotic energy and out of this world scrambling to the bracket.
  2. WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 29

    WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 29

    Jul 26, 2025

    WNO 29 delivered a strong slate of no-gi matches in Miami, with Vagner Rocha earning a decision win over Kit Dale in a lively main event.
  3. WNO 29 Full Card. Here's The Lineup & Match Details

    WNO 29 Full Card. Here's The Lineup & Match Details

    Jul 25, 2025

    WNO 29 arrives in Miami on July 25, delivering a stacked 11-match card of world-class no-gi grappling.
  4. Titanic Clash At WNO 29: Breaking Down Roberto Jimenez vs Ryan Aitken

    Titanic Clash At WNO 29: Breaking Down Roberto Jimenez vs Ryan Aitken

    Jul 9, 2025

    On July 25th, Ryan Aitken and Roberto Jimenez will face off at WNO 29 in a pivotal clash between light heavyweight contenders. This top-five matchup pits two of the best submission hunters in the world against each other, and we want to take a look at how their styles and skillsets fit - and what fans should be expecting.
  5. WNO 29: Ryan Aitken e Roberto Jimenez se encaram em duelo de meio-pesados

    WNO 29: Ryan Aitken e Roberto Jimenez se encaram em duelo de meio-pesados

    Jun 25, 2025

    Com rumo traçado para a cidade de Miami, na Flórida, a vigésima nona edição do Who's Number One teve a primeira luta de seu card revelada. Trazendo alguns dos principais nomes do Jiu-Jitsu sem kimono internacional para o Mana Wynwood Convention Center no dia 25 de julho, o WNO 29 anunciou que Ryan Aitken e Roberto Jimenez irão colocar suas valências à prova em confronto na divisão de meio-pesados.
  6. Roberto Jimenez To Replace Gabriel Almeida In BJJ Stars GP

    Roberto Jimenez To Replace Gabriel Almeida In BJJ Stars GP

    Apr 22, 2025

    Grappling star Roberto Jimenez has stepped in on late notice to replace Gabriel Almeida at BJJ Stars 15, with only a few days until the major middleweight no-gi grand prix begins. BJJ Stars 15 will be going down live exclusively on FloGrappling on April 26th, with some of the best in the world facing off in major matches.
  7. 5 Technical Takeaways From WNO 26: Flying Armbars & Lessons On Triangles

    5 Technical Takeaways From WNO 26: Flying Armbars & Lessons On Triangles

    Feb 11, 2025

    Some of grappling's biggest stars took the mats at WNO 26 last Friday and we had one dozen matches full of action. There's a lot for grappling fans to appreciate on a tactical and technical level whenever the best-of-the-best meet up and we picked out five major lessons and moments that really stand out.
  8. WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 26

    WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 26

    Feb 8, 2025

    At WNO 26, the action was intense, with standout performances across the board.
  9. Why BJJ Fans Should Watch WNO 26 -- 'Pato Brings An Element Of Fear"

    Why BJJ Fans Should Watch WNO 26 -- 'Pato Brings An Element Of Fear"

    Feb 7, 2025

    WNO 26, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2025, at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds, is shaping up to be an unmissable night for BJJ fans. With seven total fights on the main card, there's something for everyone.
  10. How To Watch WNO 26 Featuring Pato Vs. Krikorian On FloGrappling

    How To Watch WNO 26 Featuring Pato Vs. Krikorian On FloGrappling

    Feb 4, 2025

    WNO 26 will showcase some of the biggest names in submission grappling, and it’s set to take place at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds on February 7, 2025.
  11. WNO 26: Roberto Jimenez e Elder Cruz trazem duelo explosivo para Costa Mesa

    WNO 26: Roberto Jimenez e Elder Cruz trazem duelo explosivo para Costa Mesa

    Jan 14, 2025

    Os preparativos continuam para o WNO 26, evento que traz os principais nomes do Jiu-Jitsu sem kimono internacional para Costa Mesa, na Califórnia, no dia 7 de fevereiro. Com algumas das lutas já reveladas, o torneio garantiu ainda mais ação para os fãs do esporte, com Roberto Jimenez e Elder Cruz entrando em rota de colisão na divisão de meio-pesados.
  12. No-Gi World Champions Roberto Jimenez & Elder Cruz To Face Off At WNO 26

    No-Gi World Champions Roberto Jimenez & Elder Cruz To Face Off At WNO 26

    Jan 14, 2025

    Roberto Jimenez and Elder Cruz are set for a light heavyweight clash at WNO 26 in a match between two of the best in the world at this (or any) weight class. The event will feature a full slate of no-gi super fights for fans, streaming live exclusively on February 7th. Tickets are available now.
  13. Why To Watch WNO 25: Kaynan Duerte vs Roberto Jimenez

    Why To Watch WNO 25: Kaynan Duerte vs Roberto Jimenez

    Dec 3, 2024

    There are a lot of great reasons to tune into WNO 25 this week, from grapplers proving they can stand on top of the world and claim a championship title to up-and-comers looking to prove themselves on the grand stage that is the 25th edition of the greatest grappling event series in the world: Who's Number One.
  14. WNO 25 Betting Lines Are HERE!

    WNO 25 Betting Lines Are HERE!

    Nov 27, 2024

    WNO 25: Duarte vs Jimenez is only a week away and we have the betting lines for the event, brought to us by BetOnline. There are lots of interesting lines here, including the favorites for the main event and two title matches we have in store. The card goes down next Wednesday, December 4th, in Houston, TX. Tickets are available now.
  15. Hard Work by Good People: Roberto Jimenez and Unity Jiu Jitsu

    Hard Work by Good People: Roberto Jimenez and Unity Jiu Jitsu

    Nov 25, 2024

    It’s a crisp and rainy day in Manhattan, New York City. A far cry from the sunny southern California coast I recently visited to stop at the usual Academies. We’re here to see Roberto Jimenez, who is preparing for a super fight against Kaynan Duarte at WNO 25 on December 4th.