Gabriel Sousa
Black
Country: Brazil
Team:
Connection BJJ
Former Teams:
Essential Jiu-Jitsu, ZR Team
Wins
41
Losses
21
Draws
0
Win %
66.13%
Wins by Sub
16
Sub Win %
39.02%
Losses by Sub
10
Sub Loss %
47.62%
Current Win Streak
1
Longest Win Streak
6
Biography
Gabriel Sousa is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the top lighter-weight no-gi competitors of his generation. Representing ZR Team, he is known for his explosive pace, strong wrestling entries, and a dangerous submission arsenal.
Sousa rose to prominence through major performances at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds, ADCC Trials, ADCC Worlds, and WNO. He also competes under the ONE Championship submission grappling banner. His style combines relentless forward pressure, tight submissions, and rapid transitions that keep opponents on the defensive.
Highly active on the professional circuit, Sousa remains one of the most consistent and exciting no-gi athletes competing today.
Personal
Age
29
Birthday
1997-01-10
Weight
Featherweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Lucas Rocha
Legend Status
No
Social Media
* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.
Rankings
P4P Ranking
32
Weight Class Ranking
3 (Featherweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
6165
Rating
5693.56
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Rear naked | 6 | 0 |
| Kneebar | 3 | 1 |
| North south | 1 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 1 | 2 |
| Injury | 1 | 0 |
| Triangle | 1 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 2 |
| Outside heel hook | 1 | 0 |
| Straight ankle lock | 0 | 1 |
| Darce | 0 | 1 |
| Anaconda | 0 | 1 |
| Calf slicer | 0 | 1 |
| Guillotine | 0 | 1 |
GABRIEL SOUSA'S 62 MATCHES
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Krikorian | Win | 2/14/2026 | Thug Trials 2 | Decision | 165 lbs | Championship | 20 |
| Fabricio Andrey | Loss | 11/2/2025 | Majestic BJJ Challenge 6 | Advantage | 70KG | — | — |
| Igor Tanabe | Win | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Outside heel hook | Absolute | — | 375 |
| Kenta Iwamoto | Loss | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Kneebar | Absolute | — | — |
| Tommy Yip | Win | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Decision | Absolute | — | 375 |
| Hejraat Rashid | Win | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Armbar | Absolute | — | 375 |
| Kenta Iwamoto | Loss | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Lucas Kanard | Loss | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Ruan Alvarenga | Win | 2025 | ADXC 11 | Rear naked | N/A | — | 24 |
| Meyram Maquine | Loss | 2025 | BJJ Stars 17 | Armbar | 70KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Kleber Barboza | Win | 2025 | BJJ Stars 17 | Rear naked | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Hejraat Rashid | Loss | 2025 | AIGA Champions League | Guillotine | N/A | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Anthony Oliveira | Win | 2025 | ADXC 9 | Kata gatame | N/A | — | 24 |
| David Stoilescu | Win | 2025 | Subversion Paradigm | Decision | N/A | — | 1 |
| Gianni Grippo | Win | 2/7/2025 | ONE Fight Night 28 | Decision | Featherweight | — | 359 |
| Josh Cisneros | Win | 10/10/2024 | UFC FPI 8 | Points: 2-0 | Lightweight | — | 291 |
| Owen Jones | Loss | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Armbar | 66KG | 16 | — |
| Mikey Musumeci | Loss | 6/8/2024 | ONE 167 | Calf slicer | Flyweight | — | — |
| Emilio Hernandez | Win | 2024 | New Orleans No-Gi | Rear naked | 61KG | Finals | 1 |
| Cole Abate | Loss | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Edward Kang | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 19-0 | 67KG | 16 | 58 |
| Kennedy Maciel | Loss | 2023 | AIGA Champions League | Anaconda | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Bolatbek Sailkhan | Win | 2023 | AIGA Champions League | Points | 70KG | Semi-Finals | 180 |
| Kurban Kadiev | Win | 2023 | AIGA Champions League | Points | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | 72 |
| Damien Anderson | Win | 2023 | GrappleFest 16 | Decision | N/A | — | 58 |
| Gianni Grippo | Win | 2023 | Toro Cup | Points | 70KG | Finals | 1 |
| Diogo Reis | Loss | 2023 | WNO 20 | Decision | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Ashley Williams | Win | 2023 | WNO 20 | Kneebar | 70KG | Semi-Finals | 788 |
| Gavin Corbe | Win | 2022 | Toro Cup | Points: 4-0 | 155LB | — | 1 |
| Deandre Corbe | Win | 2022 | Toro Cup | Points | N/A | — | 1 |
| Keith Krikorian | Loss | 2022 | WNO 12 | Decision | 70KG | — | — |
| Diogo Reis | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | 66KG | Finals | — |
| Diego Oliveira | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Decision | 66KG | Semi-Finals | 985 |
| Jeremy Skinner | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Triangle | 66KG | Quarter-Finals | 338 |
| Ruan Alvarenga | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 5-0 | 66KG | 16 | 293 |
| Adam Benayoun | Loss | 2022 | Emerald City | EBI Overtime | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Gavin Corbe | Win | 2021 | Charlotte No-Gi | Points: 2-0 | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Roger Kremer | Win | 2021 | Charlotte No-Gi | Inside heel hook | 73KG | Finals | 1 |
| Kade Ruotolo | Loss | 2021 | WNO Championship | Darce | Lightweight | Finals | — |
| Cole Abate | Win | 2021 | WNO Championship | Decision | Lightweight | Semi-Finals | 577 |
| Mikey Musumeci | Win | 2021 | WNO Championship | North south | Lightweight | Quarter-Finals | 351 |
| Ethan Crelinsten | Win | 2021 | F2W 175 | Decision | 70KG | — | 14 |
| Diego Oliveira | Loss | 2021 | EUG No-Gi | Decision | 70KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Danilo Moreira | Win | 2021 | EUG No-Gi | Points: 5-2 | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Diego Oliveira | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | 67KG | Finals | — |
| Damion Oranday | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 10-2 | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 150 |
| Richar Nogueira | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-2 | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 60 |
| Brandon Walenski | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Injury | 67KG | 16 | 45 |
| Damien Anderson | Loss | 2021 | Emerald City | Inside heel hook | 65KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| John Battle | Win | 2021 | Emerald City | Rear naked | 65KG | 16 | 12 |
| Kennedy Maciel | Loss | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Straight ankle lock | 67KG | Finals | — |
| Gianni Grippo | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Decision | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 52 |
| Charles Murdock | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Rear naked | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 18 |
| Kevin Irie | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Rear naked | 67KG | 16 | 12 |
| Alex Sodre | Loss | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Decision | 67KG | Finals | — |
| Cole Franson | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 100 |
| Alejandro Lecoq | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 11-2 | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 40 |
| Hiago George | Loss | 2019 | F2W 133 | Inside heel hook | 65KG | — | — |
| Cole Franson | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Points: 10-0 | 67KG | Finals | 56 |
| Alejandro Leqoc | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Kneebar | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 36 |
| Paulo Miyao | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Points: 4-2 | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 10 |
| Thiago Abud | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Kneebar | 67KG | 16 | 8 |