Vinicius Magalhães (Draculino)

{{short description|Brazilian practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts}}

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| birth_place = Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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| stance = South Paw

| fighting_out_of = Belo Horizonte, Brazil

| team = Gracie Barra Combat Team

| rank = {{color box|black}} 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

| years_active = 2003-present

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Vinicius Bittencourt Almeida Magalhães (born July 30, 1971) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sixth degree black belt [http://ibjjf.org/athletes/list-of-black-belts/ List of IBJJ Black Belts] under Carlos Gracie, Jr. and also at the same time a brown belt in Judo, and a Muay Thai expert. He has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 18 years. He has instructed mixed martial arts and grappling champions. Draculino has produced such talent as Joaquim Ferreira, Romulo Barral, Alberto Crane, Marcelo Azevedo, Cristiano Titi, and Samuel Braga.[http://www.graciemag.com/en/2009/12/how-has-work-in-belo-horizonte-and-the-other-affiliates-been-going/ Draculino full blast into 2010] Gracie Magazine

Draculino grew up with Ryan Gracie, Ralph Gracie, and Renzo Gracie, taking classes under both Jean Jacques Machado and Carlos Gracie, Jr. at the original Gracie Barra Academy.[http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/vinicius-draculino-magalhaes-wiki-bio Draculino Facts and Bio] BJJ Heroes He began competition early, earning championships from the blue belt upwards. In 2007, Draculino, Ryan Gracie, and Roberto Gordo founded Gracie Fusion MMA team. The unexpected death of Ryan put the fledgling team in question, but Draculino and Gordo kept the team active in tribute to Ryan's memory.

Vinicius previously signed a two-fight contract with Strikeforce, and won his debut fight via decision against Rocky Long. He never completed his contract, as Strikeforce ceased operations in 2013.

He is currently the Regional Director for Gracie Barra Texas.