Marcelo Azevedo, also known by his nickname "Uirapuru" is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under the illustrious Vinicius Draculino, who filled in Draculino's boots as head coach of Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte head quarters after the departure of the famous instructor to the United States. Marcelo Uirapuru is an accomplished grappler with wins in important Jiu Jitsu tournaments such as the IBJJF Mundial and World No Gi Championships, having also vast experience in MMA.