Leonardo Soares is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from the prestigious Brazilian Top Team. He has won many championships titles, including the US Open BJJ Middleweight Champion (2007) and the Middle Weight Champion of the South American Championship (2006). Most recently, he won the California State BJJ Championship, Black Belt division (2008). Leo is also a Brown Belt in Judo, and is now competing as a professional MMA fighter.