One Championship Names BJJ Standout Leo Vieira as Vice President of Grappling

Decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Leo Vieira has been named as Vice President of Grappling for One Championship, the Singapore-based promotion announced Tuesday.

Vieira is a multi-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, Pan American champion and ADCC world champion. Additionally, he is a co-founder of the renowned grappling team CheckMat along with his brothers Ricardo and Leandro.

“I am thrilled to join One as Vice President of Grappling. I appreciate the trust and opportunity that Chatri and the One team have given me to shape One’s submission grappling divisions,” Vieira said.

“As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt for over 25 years, I have been able to positively impact lives as a competitor, professor, and team leader, and I will continue to do so at One. It is a dream come true to work alongside people who share similar values and beliefs about martial arts as I do. I am committed to building the world’s most exciting submission grappling promotion with One’s amazingly talented roster.”

One has a number of recognizable names on its roster in its submission grappling divisions such as Gordon Ryan, Andre Galvao , Danielle Kelly, Mikey Musumeci, Tye and Kade Ruotolo, Renato Canuto, Tainan Dalpra and Jessa Khan. The organization also boasts stars such as Garry Tonon and Marcus Almeida, who have successfully crossed over into MMA.

“Leo is a true trailblazer in martial arts, and as we continue to add depth to our grappling roster, his guidance will be invaluable,” One CEO Chatri Sityodtong said. “One is proud to continue providing the world’s best martial arts athletes with a platform to showcase their unique talents and skills.”