Biography(references)Magalhães was born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He played football, beach volleyball and began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he was 14 years old. His mentors are Royler Gracie & Vini Aieta
Fighter Trivia(references)Magalhães had his first child, a son named Vitor in November 2010, and Nicole in 2014. Vinny is half-brother of the singer Sidney Magal. He is supporter of the Brazilian club Botafogo.
Awards & Accolades
ADCC Submission Wrestling Championship: 2015 Bronze Medal in the 99+ Division
ADCC Submission Wrestling Championship: 2011 Gold Medal in the 99+ Division
ADCC Submission Wrestling Championship: 2009 Bronze Medal in the -99 kg Division
ADCC Submission Wrestling Championship: 2009 Bronze Medal in the Absolute Division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2007 1st place in the "Super Heavyweight" division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2007 3rd place in the "SuperSuper Heavyweight" division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2005 1st place the Absolute division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2005 1st place in the Super Heavyweight division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2003 3rd place in the Absolute division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2002 1st place the Heavyweight division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2001 2nd place in the Absolute division
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials): 2000 3rd place in the Middleweight division
M-1 Global: M-1 Global Light heavyweight Championship (One time)
M-1 Global: One successful title defense
Titan Fighting Championships: Titan FC Light heavyweight Championship (One time)
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