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Diego "Pato" Oliveira, born October 2, 1998, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt competitor from Manaus, Brazil. Representing PSLPB Cicero Costha, Pato is one of the top-ranked featherweight grapplers in the world today. A gi and no-gi competitor, his titles in 2021 include IBJJF World no-gi champion, Pan champion and Pan no-gi champion.

  1. Dante Leon To Face Diego Pato Oliveira At WNO 22 For Lightweight Title

    Dante Leon To Face Diego Pato Oliveira At WNO 22 For Lightweight Title

    Jan 10, 2024

    Two of the top pound-for-pound grapplers on Earth will face off when Dante Leon defends his 155lb championship against 145lb champion Diego "Pato" Oliveira on Feb. 9 at WNO 22 in Costa Mesa, CA. This will mark Dante's first title defense and Pato will be aiming to become a WNO two-division champion with the victory.
  2. WNO 21 Preview: Breaking Down The Baby Shark x Pato Matches

    WNO 21 Preview: Breaking Down The Baby Shark x Pato Matches

    Nov 28, 2023

    With only a few days until the action kicks off, interest is reaching a fever pitch in the card on Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato. While there have been some changes to the card, there are still three incredible title fights including the first featherweight defense of Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis. The ADCC & WNO Champion will be facing off with a familiar foe when he takes on Diego "Pato" Oliveira in fifteen minute super fight action.
  3. How To Watch WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. What You Need To Know

    How To Watch WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. What You Need To Know

    Nov 1, 2023

    A king, A hulk, a baby shark and a teenage phenomenon are all headed to WNO 21 in November 2023.
  4. 'Baby Shark' Diogo Reis To Defend WNO Title Against Diego 'Pato' Oliveira

    'Baby Shark' Diogo Reis To Defend WNO Title Against Diego 'Pato' Oliveira

    Oct 24, 2023

    Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis is coming back to Tezos WNO to defend his 145lb championship against rival Diego 'Pato' Oliveira on Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. These two top athletes have met in high profile matches in gi and no-gi, through different rulesets and promotions, and now will look to settle the score on the WNO mats in Austin, TX this Nov. 30.
  5. Diego Pato Is 3rd World Champion Announced To IBJJF's The Crown In November

    Diego Pato Is 3rd World Champion Announced To IBJJF's The Crown In November

    Sep 20, 2023

    Two-time world champion Diego "Pato" Oliveira has been invited to compete in the IBJJF's premiere event, The Crown coming to Long Beach, CA and streaming live on FloGrappling on Nov. 19.
  6. Black Belt World Champions In IBJJF Action This Weekend At Phoenix Open

    Black Belt World Champions In IBJJF Action This Weekend At Phoenix Open

    Jul 25, 2023

    The IBJJF calendar continues to roll on and this weekend the action will kick off in Phoenix, AZ. World-class athletes will be competing, staying sharp and getting competitive matches against tough opposition. The tournament isn't particularly big, but its proximity to Brazilian jiu-jitsu hotbeds like southern California and Austin, Texas makes it an ideal location for elite athletes to travel for a smaller event.
  7. The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 10, 2023

    Alliance is one of the most historically successfully organizations in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and every year they crown champions and earn medals in the Pyramid. In 2023, Alliance saw strong results again with black belts like Fellipe Andrew, Melissa Cueto, and Isaac Doederlein, and colored belts like Eduardo Alves and Helena Crevar, bringing home accolades.
  8. CheckMat At Worlds: Top Moments & Matches From CheckMat's 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    CheckMat At Worlds: Top Moments & Matches From CheckMat's 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 10, 2023

    CheckMat always sends one of the strongest teams to the IBJJF World Championships, and in 2023 they delivered again with two champions in the black belt division. Jansen Gomes had the run of the tournament, beating two defending world champions on his way to gold, and Sam Nagai won his first world title at black belt by defeating two familiar foes. Relive all the best moments from CheckMat below.
  9. AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 9, 2023

    Relive all of Art of Jiu Jitsu's best moments from the 2023 World Championships, with 4 black belt world champions, two more finalists, and impressive, technical skill shown from the entire team. Also hear from the athletes and coach Gui Mendes live from the tournament as they reflect in real time on the event and performances.
  10. A Running List Of The 2023 Colored Belt World Champion Promoted In Rank

    A Running List Of The 2023 Colored Belt World Champion Promoted In Rank

    Jun 9, 2023

    Every year brings a new crop of colored belt world champions and medalists, a group that has won the toughest tournament possible at their current rank and proven ready for higher levels of challenge. Below is a list of the 2023 IBJJF World Champions that have been promoted to the next highest rank since winning their bracket. The list will be updated every few days for the next few months to reflect ongoing promotions.
  11. Road to Double Gold: Pessanha Becomes First Woman With All Subs At Worlds

    Road to Double Gold: Pessanha Becomes First Woman With All Subs At Worlds

    Jun 6, 2023

    At the 2023 IBJJF World Championships, Gabriela Pessanha of Infight JJ cemented herself as the greatest women's black belt in the world with a double gold, history-making performance. With five fights, five wins, and five submissions, Gabi became the first woman to both win three straight double golds and to submit her way through both brackets at the black belt level.
  12. Road to Double Gold: Victor Hugo Makes History With Open Class Submission

    Road to Double Gold: Victor Hugo Makes History With Open Class Submission

    Jun 5, 2023

    Victor Hugo accomplished what few men ever have, and did it in devastating fashion as he won double gold at the 2023 IBJJF World Championships with eight wins, five by submission - including the first submission win in the open class finals since Roger Gracie accomplished the feat in 2009. See all of Victor's matches, interviews, and more below and relive the entire golden run.
  13. 2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Hugo & Pessanha Double Gold, Jansen Defeats Dalpra

    2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Hugo & Pessanha Double Gold, Jansen Defeats Dalpra

    Jun 5, 2023

    The 2023 IBJJF World Championships have officially concluded and history has been made. Victor Hugo and Gabi Pessanha stand alone at the top of the IBJJF world with their respective double gold performances, Jansen Gomes had a run that will be remembered for years to come, and Dream Art took home its first ever team championship from the event.
  14. Who Won IBJJF World Championships in 2023? Here's The List Of Winners

    Who Won IBJJF World Championships in 2023? Here's The List Of Winners

    Jun 4, 2023

    The 2023 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships showcased some of the best grapplers in the world during an action-packed weekend at The Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.
  15. Black Belt World Finals Are SET: Semi Results & Finals Schedule

    Black Belt World Finals Are SET: Semi Results & Finals Schedule

    Jun 4, 2023

    Action is coming quick at the last day of the 2023 IBJJF World Championships and the black belt finals are set. See semifinal results and schedules for the finals below.