Carlos Barreto

Carlos Barreto (born 22 July 1968) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter, BJJ coach, and Black House founder who was trained by the legendary Carlson Gracie. A veteran of both the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships, Barreto holds notable wins over Ben Rothwell, Kevin Randleman and Dan Bobish. He won the IVC Heavyweight Championship in 1999.

Background Barreto trained in Muay Thai as a teenager. After meeting Ricardo Liborio, he began attending jiu-jitsu training at the Carlson Gracie academy.

Grappling Barreto took part in 1999 ADCC World Championships and lost to Mark Kerr. Next year he took part in 2000 ADCC World Championships and lost to Sean Alvarez in absolute weight category and lost to Ricco Rodriguez in +99 weight category.

MMA Barreto made his MMA debut in 1996 and won experienced Russian fighter Mikhail Ilyukhin. In 1996 he took part in Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 6 grand prix. He won Dan Bobish in semifinal, and Kevin Randleman in final. After that tournament he made his UFC debut and took part in UFC 15 4 fighters heavyweight tournament. He was defeated by Dave Beneteau. After victoires over Branden Lee Hinkle and Pedro Otavio Barreto Barreto met Igor Vovchanchyn at Pride 6 and loss fight by split decision. After defeating Gary Myers he fought second time in Pride and defeated Tra Telligman via TKO. In 2000 he made his debut in Rings and lost to Chris Haseman. 2001 -st year was not successful, Barreto lost fights to Gilbert Yvel and Ian Freeman. In 2002 Barreto hold victories over Marcelo Souza and Ben Rothwell. Then he met Travis Wiuff and loss fight. Next opponent was Bobby Hoffman and Barreto won that fight. After three consecutive loss Barreto retired from competition.

Black House (MMA) Carlos Barreto along with Ed Soares, Jorge Guimaraes, Rogerio Camoes founded Black House gym in 2006. Black House offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and Boxing . UFC champions Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, José Aldo, Junior dos Santos, Glover Teixeira trained in Black House.

Personal life After retirement Barreto worked as coach, fight analyst and tried himself as a promoter. In 2023, Barreto began working as a member of the commentary team for UFC Fight Pass Brazil.

Championships and accomplishments International Vale Tudo Championship IVC IVC Heavyweight Championship (One time) International Vale Tudo Championship IVC Superfight Championship (One time) Meca World Vale Tudo MWVT Heavyweight Championship (One time) Universal Vale Tudo UVC 6 Tournament Winner (1996)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Vladimir Matyushenko TKO (knee injury) Jungle Fight 4

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Martin Malkhasyan Decision (unanimous) M-1 MFC: Heavyweight GP

Moscow, Russia Loss

Aleksander Emelianenko Decision (unanimous) M-1 MFC: Middleweight GP

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Bobby Hoffman TKO (submission to punches) Jungle Fight 2

Manaus, Brazil Loss

Travis Wiuff Decision (unanimous) Heat FC 2

Natal, Brazil Win

Ben Rothwell KO (head kick) Heat FC 1

Natal, Brazil Win

Marcelo Souza TKO (doctor stoppage) Meca World Vale Tudo 6

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