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Gold Team Founder Professor Jorge "Macaco" Patino,

5th Degree Black belt

Jorge "Macaco" Patino is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 1995, Patino has formerly competed in the UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, Legacy FC, Jungle Fight, Pancrase, World Series of Fighting, Cage Rage, and Titan FC.

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Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Waldomiro Perez > Jorge Patino

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Main Achievements (BJJ):

• Pan American Champion (2000, 2001)

• Pan American Silver Medallist (1997 brown belt)

• Brazilian National Bronze Medallist (2000)

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