Template:Martial Artist Bio
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Career[]
David Vieira (David Vieira da Silva) was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. David is 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). David was seventeen when he started practicing Jiu-Jitsu. His first instructor was Alexandre Lima at the Infight Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro, but a few months latter he was invited to start training with Rogerio Poggio at the main Infight Academy. After winning the BJJ World Championship, David went to São Paulo to train with the founder of the Infight Academy, 6th Degree BJJ Black Belt Totila Jordan Neto "Pitoco". During that time, David came to the United States to compete and that is when he was introduced to Gracie Barra by Pitoco's old friend Eduardo de Lima. When David went back to Brazil he decided to join Gracie Barra Academy where in 2005 he was awarded his Black Belt under Carlos Gracie, Jr.. At Gracie Barra, David had the chance to train with some of the best instructors and fighters in the world.
Today David is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 10x State Champion (GI/No GI), 3x World Champion, 4X National Champion (GI/No GI), 2x Pan American Champion, 3x NAGA Champion, etc. David is not only a very well accomplished BJJ and MMA fighter but as an instructor he has also led his team to many victories at MMA, BJJ and Grappling Tournaments.
BJJ Submission Highlights[]
David has competed in many BJJ and Grappling tournaments and he has also won several National and International titles with almost all his wins coming via submission. David's notable wins via submission were over;
- 4X BJJ World Champ Sergio Moraes from Alliance Jiu Jitsu via Triangle Choke
- 3X BJJ World Champ Tarsis Humphreys from Alliance Jiu Jitsu via Chokehold
- 3x BJJ World Champ Delson Heleno form Gordo Jiu-Jitsu via Chokehold
- 2x BJJ World Champ Vinicius Marinho from GFTeam via Chokehold
- ADCC Champ Mario "Big Hurt" Rinaldi from American Top Team via Rear Naked Choke
- ADCC Champ Moacir Oliveira from Team De La Riva via Armlock
- ADCC Champ Vagner Rocha from Team Popovitch 2x via Triangle Choke and Armlock
David Vieira: "Everything I learned in Jiu-Jitsu was revolved around competing, I always went for the submission against my opponents. Today, I feel a great sense of accomplishment not only as a competitor but also as an instructor. I have been learning a lot through teaching because I am seeing things from a different perspective".
[1].
Mixed Martial Arts Career[]
David became a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in 2007, and that same year he was featured in the MMA Authority Magazine as the new up and coming fighter, and was described by the magazine as the "Brazilian Prodigy." After 4 successful MMA fights in the United States David went back to Brazil to improve his MMA game and become a more complete fighter. Even though Vieira continued his MMA training, he decided to take some time off from professional MMA fighting to focus on running his jiu-jitsu school in Brazil.
The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil[]
David was chosen from an initial list of over 300 applicants at the TUF™ tryouts in Rio de Janeiro. Ranging from 18 to 35 years of age, these fighters came from all corners of Brazil, as well as countries such as Argentina and the United States. The fighters underwent interviews, medical exams and were tested on their striking and grappling skills until the final 28 emerged.
The group of 28 welterweights battled it out in elimination scraps in episodes one and two until only half of them remained. The 14 winners became the official cast members of The Ultimate Fighter house, where they were divided into two opposing teams.
Episode One: In March 2013, it was revealed that Vieira was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.[2]
Episode Two: Vieira won his elimination fight to get into the TUF house, defeating Leandro Silva (11-0) by unanimous decision and he was chosen to be a member of Team Nogueira.
Episode Three: In his second fight Vieira clashed with another undefeated fighter Yan Cabral (10-0) and lost by submission in the second round.
Episode Nine: With Luis Dutra’s withdrawal due to injury, David Vieira earned a new chance, and it was announced that he would face the experienced Viscardi Andrade in the quarterfinals.
Episode Ten: Vieira lost his quarterfinals match by unanimous decision to Andrade, ending his run at being the next Ultimate Fighter.
Mixed Martial Arts Record[]
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 1–2 |  Viscardi Andrade
|
Decision | TUF Brazil 2 | N/A | 2 | 5:00 | Brazil |
| Loss | 1–1 | Yan Cabral
|
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | TUF Brazil 2 | N/A | 2 | 2:59 | Brazil |
| Win | 1–0 | Leandro Silva
|
Decision | TUF Brazil 2 | N/A | 2 | 5:00 | Brazil |
| Win | 4-0 |  Efrain Ruiz
|
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | WFC VI | 3/22/2008 | 1 | 3:26 | USA |
| Win | 3-0 | Zack Barrios
|
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | RFC XI | 2/23/2008 | 1 | 1:22 | USA |
| Win | 2-0 | Benjamin Jordan
|
Submission (Triangle Choke) | WFC IV | 7/13/2007 | 1 | 2:42 | USA |
| Win | 1-0 | Fred Salsaverda
|
Submission (Triangle Choke) | WFC III | 4/7/2007 | 1 | 1:28 | USA |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Record[]
| Medal | Event | Location | Belt | Date | Class |
| Gold | 3rd Copa Ciclone | Rio de Janeiro
|
White | 2001 | Light Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Infight | Rio de Janeiro
|
White | 2001 | Light Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Infight | Rio de Janeiro
|
White | 2001 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | 1st Circuito Barra Jiu-Jitsu | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2001 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Bronze | Brazilian Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Infight | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 1st State Championship | São Paulo
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight -GI |
| Gold | Atlântico Sul Cup | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 2nd State Championship | São Paulo
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | World Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | World Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Infight | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Absolute - GI |
| Silver | 2nd State Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | Pan American | Orlando
|
Blue | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 3rd State Championship | São Paulo
|
Purple | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 3rd State Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2002 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Infight | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Infight | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | Rolls Gracie Cup | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Rolls Gracie Cup | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | 1st State Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 5th Copa Ciclone | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | Brazilian Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Absolute - GI |
| Bronze | Brazilian Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | World Championship (Cup) | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2003 | Absolute - GI |
| Silver | Rolls Gracie Cup | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2004 | Absolute - GI |
| Silver | 5th Copa Ciclone | Rio de Janeiro
|
Purple | 2004 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | American Cup | Orlando
|
Brown | 2004 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | Pan American | Los Angeles
|
Brown | 2004 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | World Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Brown | 2004 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | 1st State Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Brown | 2005 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 1st State Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Brown | 2005 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | 2nd State Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Brown | 2005 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Brazilian Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Brown | 2005 | (Team GB) - GI |
| Silver | Brazilian Championship | Miami
|
Black | 2006 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | NAGA Grappling Championship | Miami
|
Black | 2006 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | NAGA Grappling Championship | Miami
|
Black | 2006 | Middle Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Gracie Barra Tournament | Tampa
|
Black | 2006 | Super Fight - GI |
| Bronze | Pan American | Los Angeles
|
Black | 2006 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa America | Lakeland
|
Black | 2007 | Absolute - NO GI |
| Gold | Copa America | Lakeland
|
Black | 2007 | Absolute - GI |
| Bronze | Copa America | Lakeland
|
Black | 2007 | Absolute - NO GI |
| Gold | NAGA Grappling Championship | Miami
|
Black | 2007 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | NOGI Grappling Tournament | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2008 | Middle Weight - NO GI |
| Bronze | European Championship |  Portugal
|
Black | 2009 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | LBLA Luta Livre | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2009 | Middle Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | LBLA Luta Livre | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2009 | Super Fight - NO GI |
| Bronze | Copa Alpha Barra - Yudan | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2009 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | Copa Alpha Barra - Yudan | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2009 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | AbuDhabi World Pro | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2010 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | ADCC South American | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2011 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Bronze | European Championship | Portugal
|
Black | 2011 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Copa Carcelos | Rio De Janeiro
|
Black | 2012 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Bronze | AbuDhabi World Pro | Rio De Janeiro
|
Black | 2013 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | 2nd Copa Arnold Classic | Rio De Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | GP Jacarepaguá | Rio De Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Encontro de Veteranos Tournament | Rio De Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Sao Paulo Open | Sao Paulo
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | Sao Paulo Open | Sao Paulo
|
Black | 2014 | Absolut- GI |
| Gold | Sao Paulo Open | Sao Paulo
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Sao Paulo Open | Sao Paulo
|
Black | 2014 | Absolut- NO GI |
| Gold | International Submission Cup | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Rio Sport Show | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Rio BJJ Pro | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Gold | South American Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2014 | Middle Weight - GI |
| Silver | Curitiba International Open | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2015 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Masters Tournament | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2015 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2015 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2015 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2015 | Heavy Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2015 | Absolute - NO GI |
| Gold | Brazilian Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2015 | Heavy Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Copa Podio | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Summer Challenge | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | 4th Copa Arnold Classic | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Autumn Challenge | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Brazilian Championship | Sao Paulo
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Curitiba International Open | Curitiba
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Rei do Tatame | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | BH International Open | Belo Horizonte
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | BH International Open | Belo Horizonte
|
Black | 2016 | Absolute - NO GI |
| Gold | Encontro de Veteranos Tournament | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | International Masters Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Eletro Fight Combat | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Curitiba Winter Open | Curitiba
|
Black | 2016 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Rio Challenge | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Pan American Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Pan American Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | South American Open | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Bronze | Brazilian Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Heavy Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | South American Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Desafio Fight 4 Life | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2017 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | World Championship | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2018 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2018 | Heavy Weight - GI |
| Bonze | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2018 | Absolute - GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2018 | Heavy Weight - NO GI |
| Gold | Floripa International Open | Florianopolis
|
Black | 2018 | Absolute - NO GI |
| Gold | Rio de Janeiro International Open | Rio de Janeiro
|
Black | 2018 | Heavy Weight - GI |
References[]
- ↑ David Vieira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bio.
- ↑ TUF: Brazil 2 debuts on March 17 with Brazil's top 28 welterweights. TUF.tv (March 7, 2013). Retrieved on March 18, 2013.