Age, Biography and Wiki
Nino Schembri (Antônio Schembri) was born on 1 June, 1974 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Nino Schembri's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
| Popular As |
Antônio Schembri |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
1 June, 1974 |
| Birthday |
1 June |
| Birthplace |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 49 years old group.
Nino Schembri Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Nino Schembri height is 5ft 9in and Weight 176 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 9in |
| Weight |
176 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Nino Schembri Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nino Schembri worth at the age of 49 years old? Nino Schembri’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Nino Schembri's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Nino Schembri Social Network
Timeline
Antônio "Nino" Schembri (born June 1, 1974, in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and former mixed martial artist.
He is a former member of the Chute Boxe Academy and currently trains with Black House.
Schembri is highly accomplished in sport BJJ, having won the 1996 Brazilian National Championship in the absolute division world championships in his weight class back to back in 1997/1998.
Schembri has a unique style of Jiu-Jitsu with focus on submission and creative attacks.
At 1999 Pan-American he had phenomenal wins and became known as "El Nino", in analogy to the natural phenomenon El Niño.
Schembri is sometimes nicknamed "Elvis" because he is an Elvis Presley fan and used to mimic some of Elvis's dance moves to celebrate his victories.
Today, Schembri teaches at his own gym located in Lawndale, California.
Antônio Schembri was born into an Italian Brazilian family in Rio de Janeiro.
In his youth, Schembri worked in his family's street market, helping his Italian-born father selling duvets.
He began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age five under Marcelo and Silvio Behring in the New Ipanema neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, before coming under the tutelage of Jorge Pereira at thirteen.
As an 18 year old blue belt, Schembri moved to the Gracie Barra Academy to study under Carlos Gracie Jr.. and Renzo Gracie.
After training at Gracie Barra for two years, he was promoted to black belt.
Schembri began competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2001 after joining the Pride Fighting Championships in Japan.
In his debut match, he defeated Luta Livre fighter Johil de Oliveira at Pride 14 on 27 May 2001.
Around that time, Schembri left Gracie Barra and joined the Chute Boxe Academy, where he became the gym's grappling coach while learning striking from Rafael Cordeiro.
At Pride 25 on 16 March 2003, Schembri scored the most significant victory of his career by defeating Kazushi Sakuraba by technical knockout.
Schembri's father committed suicide in 2004, leaving Nino devastated and affecting his ability to focus and train consistently.
During this time period, his record suffered and he retired with a 5-5 MMA record in 2008.
Schembri returned to competing in jiu-jitsu in 2010, stating in an interview to the Fightworks Podcast that he was finally recovered mentally from his father's death.
He moved to the United States and opened a jiu-jitsu academy in Lawndale, California.
