Devhonte Johnson

Devhonte Johnson, also known as “Bones”, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Murilo Santana, being also one of the main representatives of the Unity Jiu-Jitsu Academy in the sport’s competitive circuit. Regarded as one of the top American grapplers of his generation, Devhonte’s reputation was earned while challenging for the top tournaments of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, where he earned World, Pan, and European titles in the colored belt divisions. Devhonte, also own’s his own academy in Clifton NJ, where he teaches and trains full time with his students.  At his school, Devhonte has developed kids pans champions at youth levels and at the adult level Pans gi champions and many medalists at the World Championships and other major tournaments. If you want to follow his academy on instagram you can find it at bonesbjjacademy.

Main achievements:

  • Nogi World Champion
  • 2x Nogi Pans Champion (weight & absolute)
  • Nogi Euros Champion
  • ADCC Veteran
  • 2025 ranked 10th at 205lbs
  • 2025 ranked 12th at heavyweight

Main Achievements: Black Belt

  • 1st Place IBJJF New York Fall Open NOGI (2018)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2018)
  • 1st Place IBJJF European Open NOGI (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Washington DC Open (2019)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF European Open NOGI (2019*)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2019)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2020)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Hoston Open (2021)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2021 )
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2024)

 

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