Tayane Porfírio de Araújo is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner born on December 11, 1994, in Sobral, Ceará, Brazil. She began her BJJ journey in 2010 under Mestre Márcio Rodrigues before moving to train with Mestre Alexandre Paiva at Alliance Jiu Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro in 2014.
Porfírio's competitive achievements are extraordinary:
In 2017, Porfírio achieved the prestigious IBJJF Double Grand Slam, winning both her weight category and the absolute division in all four major Gi Championships: World Championship, European Open, Pan American, and Brazilian Nationals. This remarkable feat solidified her status as one of the most dominant competitors in women's BJJ.Porfírio competes in the super-heavyweight division (over 79.3 kg/175 lbs) and has consistently ranked as the world number #1 in the IBJJF rankings. She is known for her technical skill, physical strength, and competitive drive.
In 2019, Porfírio transitioned from Alliance to Gracie Barra in the UK, marking a significant change in her career. She has also ventured into submission grappling, as evidenced by her ADCC bronze medal and ADXC1 championship.
After a period of absence from IBJJF competition, Porfírio returned in 2023, winning the absolute division at the London Open. She continues to compete at the highest levels, participating in various prestigious tournaments and superfights.
Currently based in London, United Kingdom, Tayane Porfírio remains one of the most respected and feared competitors in women's BJJ, with a total of 8 world championships across various organizations and other important titles to her name.
