Gabriel Sousa
Black
Country: Brazil
Team:
ZR Team
Former Teams:
-
Students:
-
Wins
40
Losses
21
Draws
0
Win %
65.57%
Wins by Sub
16
Sub Win %
40.00%
Losses by Sub
10
Sub Loss %
47.62%
Current Win Streak
0
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—especially his signature armbar, which he has used to finish numerous high-level opponents.
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
33
Weight Class Ranking
5 (Featherweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
5381
Rating
4939.93
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 |
Matches
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricio Andrey | Loss | 11/2/2025 | Majestic BJJ Challenge 6 | Advantage | 70KG | — | — |
| Gianni Grippo | Win | 2/7/2025 | ONE Fight Night 28 | Decision | Featherweight | — | 375 |
| 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 | — | 35 |
| 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 Final | Guillotine | N/A | — | — |
| Anthony Oliveira | Win | 2025 | ADXC 9 | Kata gatame | N/A | — | 35 |
| David Stoilescu | Win | 2025 | Subversion Paradigm | Decision | N/A | — | 1 |
| Mikey Musumeci | Loss | 6/8/2024 | ONE 167 | Calf slicer | Flyweight | — | — |
| Emilio Hernandez | Win | 2024 | New Orleans No-Gi | Rear naked | 61KG | Finals | 10 |
| Josh Cisneros | Win | 2024 | UFC FPI 8 | Points: 2-0 | Lightweight | — | 76 |
| Owen Jones | Loss | 2024 | ADCC | Armbar | 66KG | 16 | — |
| Cole Abate | Loss | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Edward Kang | Win | 2024 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 19-0 | 67KG | 16 | 57 |
| Kennedy Maciel | Loss | 2023 | AIGA Champions League Final | Anaconda | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Bolatbek Sailkhan | Win | 2023 | AIGA Champions League Final | Points | 70KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Kurban Kadiev | Win | 2023 | AIGA Champions League | Points | 70KG | — | 68 |
| Damien Anderson | Win | 2023 | GrappleFest 16 | Decision | NA | — | 30 |
| Gianni Grippo | Win | 2023 | Toro Cup | Points | 70KG | Finals | 9 |
| Diogo Reis | Loss | 2023 | WNO 20 | Decision | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Ashley Williams | Win | 2023 | WNO 20 | Kneebar | 70KG | Semi-Finals | 744 |
| 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 | 744 |
| Jeremy Skinner | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Triangle | 66KG | Quarter-Finals | 319 |
| Ruan Alvarenga | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 5-0 | 66KG | 16 | 276 |
| Adam Benayoun | Loss | 2022 | Emerald City | EBI Overtime | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Gavin Corbe | Win | 2021 | Charlotte No-Gi | Points: 2-0 | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 4 |
| Roger Kremer | Win | 2021 | Charlotte No-Gi | Inside heel hook | 73KG | Finals | 7 |
| Kade Ruotolo | Loss | 2021 | WNO Championship | Darce | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Cole Abate | Win | 2021 | WNO Championship | Decision | 70KG | Semi-Finals | 525 |
| Mikey Musumeci | Win | 2021 | WNO Championship | North south | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | 225 |
| John Battle | Win | 2021 | Emerald City | Rear naked | 65KG | 16 | 1 |
| Damien Anderson | Loss | 2021 | Emerald City | Inside heel hook | N/A | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Ethan Crelinsten | Win | 2021 | F2W 175 | Decision | 70KG | — | 21 |
| 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 | 120 |
| Richar Nogueira | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-2 | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 48 |
| Brandon Walenski | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Injury | 67KG | 16 | 36 |
| Kennedy Maciel | Loss | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Straight ankle lock | 67KG | Finals | — |
| Gianni Grippo | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Decision | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 60 |
| Charles Murdock | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Rear naked | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Kevin Irie | Win | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Rear naked | 67KG | 16 | 15 |
| Alex Sodre | Loss | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Decision | 67KG | Finals | — |
| Cole Franson | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 60 |
| Alejandro Lecoq | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 11-2 | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 24 |
| Hiago George | Loss | 2019 | F2W 133 | Inside heel hook | 65KG | — | — |
| Cole Franson | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Points: 10-0 | 67KG | Finals | 53 |
| Alejandro Leqoc | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Kneebar | 67KG | Semi-Finals | 30 |
| Paulo Miyao | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Points: 4-2 | 67KG | Quarter-Finals | 11 |
| Thiago Abud | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Euros | Kneebar | 67KG | 16 | 8 |