Francisco Bueno

Athlete of the Month

Francisco Bueno
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Hello my name is Francisco Bueno Filho. I am eleven years old, and I am from Brazil. Since I was born, my dad Francisco Bueno, and my mom Julia, have always worked and played sports and Martial Arts with me. I became a Brazilian National Champ at the early age of eight years old, but then we moved to Las Vegas because my dad is an MMA Coach for the UFC, and other events.
 
From the time we got here I started to train Wrestling and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu jitsu). Since then, I have won a State Championship in Wrestling and also in BJJ. I also won the MONSTER (Kevin Randleman) tournament. It is a big tournament and has kids come from all over the country to try and get the belt. I did it for two years and became a 2 Time Monster Champion and State Champion. I also got the Triple Crown in all three styles; Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco.
 
In BJJ I’ve won NAGA, BRAVE KIDS, GRAPLING X, GRAPLING INDUSTRIES, and I also was The State of Nevada Champion in BJJ. I traveled to Hawaii, Arizona and Florida and also became a Champion in these places. Now my goal is Reno Worlds in April, and I am getting ready for that in the best Wrestling club in the state, ATC aka Aniciete training Club. My coaches, that I love, have helped me so much since I got here.
 
One day I want to become an Olympic Champion. Also my best friend, Hugo Amaro, from Brazil and number two in the World in BJJ and Judo is here now, and he is helping me to achieve all my goals. He did his first State tournament in Wrestling– training for only three weeks, and he got the Silver medal in Freestyle. I can’t wait for what is coming!! Lets go, and thank you so much for this City that embraces me and my family, and my friend–the best way!! LOVE VEGAS !!!!!