Bernardo Pitel
Cuts the cage, changes levels, drowns opponents in control time.
Fight Plan: Bernardo Pitel
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Physical size limitations outside of the Pluma/Light-Featherweight division
- Age factor relative to younger elite competitors in active adult divisions
- Drill takedown defense and cage-wall scrambles
- Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
- Underhook battles and posture work off the back
Fighter fingerprint
Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.
Fight IQ and Cardio are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these. Finishing is the lowest axis — exploit it.
- Aggression3
- Cardio88
- Wrestling82
- Fight IQ92
- Distance Control66
- Finishing0
Prep for camp: Bernardo Pitel
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Utilizes a high-tempo, technical style developed under the Nova União system known for dominating lighter divisions
- Incorporates early foundational Judo experience into superior takedown defense and balance
- Leverages Capoeira-influenced agility and movement to navigate guard passing and scrambles
- Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
- Match their pace through round 2, then turn the screws in 3
- Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
- Posture and frame drills off bottom — never give up the back
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Southpaw pressure striker
- Chain-wrestling D1 partner
- Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
- Marathon partner — 5x5 hard rounds, no rest
See it on film
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Clinch work, level changes, control time
Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns
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How Bernardo has changed
Trend lines across the last three years of tape.
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Stylistic neighbors
Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.
Status / Injuries
Actively teaching and competing in Master-level divisions.
Checked 6/21/2026
Recent Form
- L2022-09-01vs Alexandre 'Soca' FreitasPoints · R1 · World Master 2022 (Master 4 Feather Final)
- W2012-03-01vs UnknownDecision · RN/A · Pan American IBJJF (Senior 1)
Availability
Primarily focused on running his academies in Missouri City, TX and Gulfport, MS while competing in Master-tier events.
Attribute Profile
Scouting Summary
Bernardo Pitel is a legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu figure from the Nova União lineage, specifically known for his dominance in the Pluma (Light-Featherweight) division. A multiple-time World and Brazilian National Champion, his game is characterized by a blend of Judo-based stability and the dynamic movement of a former Capoeira practitioner.
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Utilizes a high-tempo, technical style developed under the Nova União system known for dominating lighter divisions
- Incorporates early foundational Judo experience into superior takedown defense and balance
- Leverages Capoeira-influenced agility and movement to navigate guard passing and scrambles
- Focuses on technical precision and resilience to overcome physically imposing opponents
- Strong emphasis on points-based strategy and positional dominance in high-stakes finals
Signature Moves
- Pluma-style Guard Passing
- Judo-based Takedowns
- Technical Back Mounting
- Scrambles following Capoeira movements
Weaknesses
- Physical size limitations outside of the Pluma/Light-Featherweight division
- Age factor relative to younger elite competitors in active adult divisions