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Bibiano Fernandes

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Current Training Academy: Flash Academy

Member since October 2026

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𝗕𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗦 — "The Flash" Fernandes is a fifth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, multiple-time world champion, and founder of Flash Academy Martial Arts in Langley, British Columbia. Born in Manaus, Brazil, Bibiano overcame an extremely difficult childhood through dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He earned his black belt in 2002 and became one of the most accomplished light-featherweight competitors of his generation. After winning multiple IBJJF World and Pan American Championships, Bibiano transitioned into professional MMA, capturing titles with DREAM in Japan and establishing a historic championship career with ONE Championship. Following his retirement from professional MMA in February 2025, Bibiano continues to share his experience through coaching, seminars, and athlete development. Founded in 2023, Flash Academy reflects his commitment to technical excellence, discipline, mentorship, and helping students reach their full potential.

Competition History

𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗝𝗜𝗨-𝗝𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗨 - 2001 — IBJJF World Champion, coloured belt division - 2002 — IBJJF World Champion, Brown Belt - 2003 — IBJJF World Champion, Black Belt - 2004 — IBJJF World Championship, Silver Medal - 2005 — IBJJF World Champion, Black Belt - 2006 — IBJJF World Champion, Black Belt - 2004, 2005 & 2006 — IBJJF Pan American Champion, Black Belt 𝗠𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 - 2009 — DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Champion - 2010 — DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix Champion - 2013 — ONE Bantamweight World Champion - 2019 — Regained ONE Bantamweight World Championship - 2019 — Guinness World Record for 8 successful ONE Championship title defences - 2025 — Defeated Kevin Belingon at ONE 171, retiring with a professional MMA record of 25–6 - 2025 — Inducted into the ONE Championship Hall of Fame 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 - Five IBJJF World Championship gold medals across belt divisions - Three IBJJF World Championships at black belt - Three IBJJF Pan American black belt titles - Two DREAM MMA championships - 11 ONE Championship world title fight victories 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 Bibiano "The Flash" Fernandes earned a Guinness World Record for the most successful ONE Championship title defences by a male fighter, recording eight defences between May 2014 and October 2019. This historic achievement established him as one of the most accomplished champions in ONE Championship history.

Martial Arts Background

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗶𝘂-𝗝𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂 — 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘀, 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹 - Began training in his youth - Studied under Faustino Neto and Osvaldo Alves - Earned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in 2002 - Currently listed as a fifth-degree black belt 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 — 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Represented Gracie Barra in international BJJ tournaments - Multiple IBJJF World and Pan American titles 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 — 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 - Continued MMA training following his move to Canada in 2007 - Developed striking, wrestling, and MMA skills - Worked with MMA coach Bill Mahood - Training influenced by Brazilian MMA veteran Pelé Landi 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 — 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗕𝗖 - Founder — 2023 - Head Professor - Fifth-degree BJJ Black Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA instructor - Coach and mentor to recreational and competitive athletes