Pedro Agrizzi

Pedro Agrizzi was born on May 21, 1993, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, and grew up in Guarapari — a city that would become deeply intertwined with his identity as a competitor and martial artist. Sports were woven into his upbringing from the start, shaped by the influence of his father, a former judoka and gym owner who instilled the value of physical discipline and competitive training. At the age of 6, Pedro began judo classes, gaining his first exposure to grappling fundamentals in an environment defined by his father's athletic background.

Though his early judo experience was brief, Pedro's passion for combat sports was reignited during his pre-teen years through a growing fascination with mixed martial arts. He was drawn particularly to the Pride FC promotion, where Brazilian fighters competed on a global stage and helped define the era of no-holds-barred competition. Among the bouts that left a lasting impression was the clash between Rodrigo Minotauro and Mark Coleman — a match that crystallized his desire to return to grappling and pursue the art with serious intent.

Building the Foundation

In 2006, Pedro Agrizzi took his first formal steps in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by joining a local class in Guarapari under coach João "Neguinho." Over six months, João laid the technical groundwork that would anchor Agrizzi's development. When João departed to pursue a different path, Agrizzi transitioned to Striker Academy, where he began training under Thiago Oliveira Dutra — an instructor who would earn wide recognition as one of the defining figures of jiu-jitsu in the Guarapari region.

Rising Through the Ranks

Dutra guided Agrizzi through every stage of his belt progression, from white belt to the sport's highest division. During his colored belt years, Agrizzi established himself as a standout on the competition circuit. He claimed gold at the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship in 2011 at purple belt, then followed that with a victory at the AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro in 2012, also at purple belt. These performances signaled his emergence as one of Espírito Santo's most promising grappling talents.

At brown belt, Agrizzi maintained his competitive momentum, reaching the podium at both the IBJJF World Championship and the IBJJF Pan American Championship in 2016. That same year, following those strong showings on the IBJJF circuit, Thiago Oliveira Dutra promoted Pedro Agrizzi to black belt — the culmination of a decade of dedicated development within the Striker system.

A Versatile and Prolific Competitor

At black belt, Pedro Agrizzi built a consistent and wide-ranging competitive record across the IBJJF open and continental circuits. Competing primarily in the Medium-Heavy to Super-Heavy weight divisions — spanning 88.30 kg to 100.50 kg — he demonstrated the technical adaptability to perform at a high level in both Gi and No-Gi formats across multiple regions.

The 2019 Breakthrough

The year 2019 represented one of the most prolific stretches of his black belt career. Within that calendar year alone, Agrizzi claimed gold at the Rio Winter Open, the Washington Open, the Cincinnati Open, the Houston Open, the Vitória Open in both Gi and No-Gi formats, and the Belo Horizonte Spring Open. This run of victories demonstrated not only his technical consistency but also his capacity to compete at a high level across geographically diverse events.

Continental and Regional Titles

Agrizzi continued to perform strongly in the years that followed. In 2020, he won the CBJJE World Championship, affirming his competitiveness beyond the IBJJF structure, and reached the final of the IBJJF Rio BJJ Pro. The most significant title of his black belt career came in 2021, when he claimed first place at the IBJJF South American Championship — a prestigious continental event that stands among the highest-level recurring titles on the South American circuit. At the same championship, he also earned a silver medal in the No-Gi division, underscoring the breadth of his game across both rule sets.