Marcelo Garcia (born January 17, 1983) is a Brazilian submission grappler and a 5th degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and coach. A highly decorated competitor, Garcia is widely considered to be one of the best grapplers in the world and arguably the best pound for pound submission grappler. [ 2 ]

Marcelo Garcia is an internationally renowned teacher and competitor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling. He has won the World Championships at all belt levels (blue, purple, brown, and 5 times as a black belt), and the Submission Grappling World Championships (ADCC) four times (2003, 2005, 2007, 2011)

Marcelo Garcia, commonly known as ‘Marcelinho’, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Fabio Gurgel, who competes for the Alliance BJJ academy.

Jan 24, 2025 · Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia returned to competition for the first time since 2011 when he met Masazaku Imanari at ONE 170. Garcia Makes ONE Championship Debut In Bangkok

Nov 13, 2024 · After years of retirement and a transition to coaching, Marcelo Garcia is heading back to the mats as an active competitor again. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) star is known for his legendary...

Marcelo Garcia is widely regarded as the greatest pound-for-pound Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor the sport has ever seen. Born and raised in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, Garcia’s martial arts…

Legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor Marcelo Garcia is coming out of retirement to compete in ONE Championship’s ever-expanding submission grappling ranks. Regarded by many as the single greatest BJJ athlete in history, the 41-year-old’s return to competition marks massive news in the submission grappling and BJJ world.

Nov 11, 2024 · In a monumental announcement that has thrilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling fans worldwide, legendary competitor Marcelo Garcia is coming out of retirement to join the ONE Championship submission grappling roster.

Marcelo Garcia is a renowned Gi and No Gi grappler known for his incredible skills and friendly personality. He has won numerous prestigious tournaments, including five world championships and four ADCC titles.

Jan 21, 2025 · Legendary BJJ competitor Marcelo Garcia opened up about his year-long battle with stomach cancer. This Friday, January 24, BJJ icon Marcelo Garcia will make his celebrated return to competition when he takes on Masakazu Imanari in a 10-minute submission grappling bout at ONE 170. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ONE Championship