Michelle Zonato Nicolini

Black Belt

IBJJF Hall of Fame

Ranked competitor representing Villains Jiu Jitsu – Demian Maia LA.

Associations

Villains Jiu Jitsu – Demian Maia LA

Performance Scorecard

Dynamic skill index based on verified matches and accomplishments.

4,000Overall Score

S-Tier

Performance Rank

Gi BJJ2,700

No-Gi / Submission Grappling850

MMA & Combat Sports400

1ADCC

9IBJJF

1UFC

Major Titles

Verified achievements recognized on the rankings.

1x European Silver Medalist Gi 2026 (Feather - 2nd)
1x European Bronze Medalist Gi 2025 (Light - 3rd)
1x European Champion No-Gi 2025 (Light - 1st)
1x World Champion No-Gi 2024 (Light - 1st)
1x European Champion No-Gi 2023 (Light - 1st)
1x European Champion No-Gi 2023 (Open Class - 1st)
IBJJF Hall of Fame Inductee
8x IBJJF World Champion (Gi)
1x ADCC World Champion
Professional MMA Fighter

Detailed Description

Michelle Nicolini is an 8-time Black Belt World Champion and ADCC Champion, celebrated for her highly aggressive guard and signature shin-to-shin sweep. She has competed in elite MMA in ONE Championship.