First Name: Rodrigo

Last Name: Marello

Nickname: Diguinho

Full Name in Home Country: Rodrigo Marello

Nationality: Brazilian

Fighting Out Of: Singapore

Current Gym: Evolve MMA

Height: 5'8" (175 cm)

Weight Class: Featherweight (145 lbs / 65.8 kg)

Fighting Style Breakdown:

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
• Submission Grappling

Background & Career Overview:

Rodrigo “Diguinho” Marello is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and submission grappling specialist based in Singapore, where he trains and teaches at Evolve MMA. With over a decade of experience in BJJ, he has earned accolades including No-Gi World Champion, Pan American Champion, and South American Champion. His mother, also a black belt in BJJ, was his first instructor. Marello is renowned for his technical prowess and innovative submissions, particularly from the closed guard position.

In his ONE Championship debut at ONE 161, Marello made history by submitting Ruslan Bagdasarian in just 15 seconds via a straight ankle lock, setting a record for the fastest submission in ONE submission grappling history. This remarkable feat showcased his exceptional skill and quick execution on the mat.

Fight Record:

• Wins: 8
• Losses: 3
• Draws: 0

Last Fight:

Defeated Ruslan Bagdasarian by submission (ankle lock) in 15 seconds at ONE 161, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore, September 29, 2022.