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Draft:Daniel Sopapunta

Daniel Sopapunta is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and amateur wrestler known for competing in California youth and regional adult grappling circuits. He trains under the lineage of Jean Jacques Machado and has competed in organizations including the IBJJF and Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) .

Career

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Sopapunta represented Jean Jacques Machado – Team 148, an affiliate of the Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lineage. His competitive style is noted for a high submission rate (42.86% In Jiu-Jitsu World League matches) and a technical approach developed within the Machado system.

His most notable achievements have come within the Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL) and IBJJF, where he has competed in both gi and no-gi divisions. As of 2026, his JJWL record reportedly includes more than 35 wins and 15 recorded submissions while obtaining 196 points.

Tournament highlights

  • IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con – Won 2 gold medals in the gi division, both at grey belt in 2022 and 2023, In the Featherweight category.
  • Jiu Jitsu World League – Competed at Multiple Events and placed top 3 in every tournament with the sole exception of his first.

Wrestling

In addition to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Sopapunta has competed in amateur wrestling. His wrestling background has contributed to his no-gi grappling style, particularly his takedown ability and pressure-based top control.

Fighting style

Sopapunta is known for competing in both gi and no-gi formats. Videos of his matches show his frequent use of transitions from takedowns into back control and other forms of top control as one of his primary offensive strategy. His style focuses on leverage, positioning, and weight distribution over strength alone.

Accomplishments

Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL)

  • Six-time regional and national gold medalist
  • Top 50 ranked competitor Internationally at Grey belt in 2022

IBJJF

  • Double Consecutive gold medalist in Gi – Jiu-Jitsu CON Kids International
  • #1 In his Age, Weight, and Belt categories in the 2022-2023 season.

See also

Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:American wrestlers Category:Living people

References

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