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Diego Santana do Espírito Santo
Black Belt
Instructor and ranked competitor representing Soul Fighters Leander and Underground Jiu-Jitsu in Plano, TX.
Performance Scorecard
Dynamic skill index based on verified matches and accomplishments.
583Overall Score
B+
Performance RankGi BJJ513
No-Gi / Submission Grappling70
Major Titles
Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.
- 1x Brasileiro Bronze Medalist Gi 2025 (Middle - 3rd)
- 1x National Champion Gi 2025 (Middle - 1st)
- 1x Pan Champion Gi 2025 (Middle - 1st)
- 1x European Silver Medalist Gi 2025 (Middle - 2nd)
- 1x Pan Silver Medalist Gi 2025 (Open Class - 2nd)
- 1x National Silver Medalist Gi 2024 (Light - 2nd)
- 1x European Bronze Medalist Gi 2024 (Light - 3rd)
- 1x Pan Bronze Medalist Gi 2024 (Middle - 3rd)
- 1x Pan Bronze Medalist No-Gi 2024 (Light - 3rd)
- 1x National Champion No-Gi 2024 (Middle - 1st)
- 1x National Bronze Medalist No-Gi 2024 (Middle - 3rd)
- 1x National Bronze Medalist No-Gi 2024 (Open Class - 3rd)
- 1x National Champion Gi 2023 (Light - 1st)
- 1x National Bronze Medalist Gi 2023 (Open Class - 3rd)
Detailed Description
Diego Santana is the founder of Underground Jiu-Jitsu in Plano, Texas, which opened its doors in October 2021. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, he began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2006 at age 17 and went on to compete at the sport's highest levels. His international results include victories at the Pan American Championships and American Nationals, along with podium finishes at the World Masters, the European Championships and the South American Championships. He brought that competitive background to Plano when he opened the academy.