Victor Hugo
Black
P4P #16
Heavyweight #6
Biography
Victor Hugo is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most skilled and well-rounded heavyweight grapplers in the world. Despite his size, Hugo is known for an exceptionally technical and versatile game, highlighted by a dangerous guard—especially his closed guard—which he uses to sweep, off-balance, and submit elite opponents with surprising ease.
A standout competitor under the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu banner led by Alexandre Ribeiro and Saulo Ribeiro, Hugo rose to prominence with major wins in both gi and no-gi competition, including IBJJF World Championships and dominant performances at professional events. His unique combination of size, mobility, and refined technique allows him to impose a dynamic style uncommon among ultra-heavyweights.
With a blend of athleticism, creativity, and world-class technique, Victor Hugo continues to be one of the most respected heavyweight grapplers of his generation and a dominant force on the global jiu-jitsu stage.
Personal
* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.
Rankings
Main Titles
Submissions Breakdown
Wins
Losses
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Kata gatame | 5 | 0 |
| Rear naked | 5 | 0 |
| Kneebar | 2 | 0 |
| Shoulder lock | 2 | 0 |
| Arm-in guillotine | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 0 |
| Outside heel hook | 1 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 1 | 1 |
| Straight ankle lock | 1 | 0 |
| Americana | 1 | 0 |
| Mikey lock | 1 | 0 |
| Rear triangle | 1 | 0 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Saunders | Win | 9/13/2026 | ADCC 2026 | Rear triangle | +99KG | Finals | 983 |
| Mark Macqueen | Win | 9/13/2026 | ADCC 2026 | Kneebar | +99KG | Semi-Finals | 573 |
| Ruslan Abdulaev | Win | 9/12/2026 | ADCC | Shoulder lock | +99KG | Quarter-Finals | 246 |
| Heikki Jussila | Win | 9/12/2026 | ADCC | Mikey lock | +99KG | 16 | 213 |
| Pedro Marinho | Win | 2/26/2026 | 2026 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix | Points: 15-2 | Absolute | Finals | 1 |
| Javier Barter | Win | 2/26/2026 | 2026 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix | Rear naked | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Marlon Tajik | Win | 2/26/2026 | 2026 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix | Points: 3-0 | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Vagner Rocha | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Finals | 311 |
| Belal Etiabari | Win | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | Kata gatame | Quintet | Semi-Finals | 573 |
| Fabricio Andrey | Win | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | Kata gatame | Quintet | Semi-Finals | 573 |
| Dante Leon | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Quarter-Finals | 123 |
| Luke Griffith | Loss | 4/18/2025 | WNO 27 | Decision | Heavyweight | — | — |
| Nick Rodriguez | Win | 3/6/2025 | UFC FPI 10 | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 431 |
| Lucas Kanard | Loss | 8/17/2024 | CJI 1 | Inside heel hook | +80KG | 16 | — |
| Javier Zaruski | Win | 6/20/2024 | WNO 24 | Rear naked | Heavyweight | — | 238 |
| Nick Rodriguez | Win | 2024 | WNO 22 | Decision | Absolute | — | 418 |
| Roosevelt Sousa | Win | 3/3/2024 | UFC FPI 6 | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 328 |
| Daniel Manasoiu | Win | 12/10/2023 | UFC FPI 5 | Americana | Absolute | — | 221 |
| Roberto Abreu | Loss | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Francisco Cuneo | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 47 |
| Roberto Abreu | Loss | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 2-0 | +97KG | Finals | — |
| Roosevelt Sousa | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Decision | +97KG | Semi-Finals | 162 |
| Daniel Schuardt | Win | 2022 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 12-0 | +97KG | Quarter-Finals | 47 |
| Roberto Abreu | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 2-0 | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Fabricio Andrey | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Kata gatame | Absolute | 16 | 192 |
| Gordon Ryan | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 8-0 | +99KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Daniel Manasoiu | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | +99KG | 16 | 192 |
| Igor Schneider | Win | 2022 | F2W 193 | Decision | +93KG | — | 14 |
| Aaron Johnson | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Points: 2-2 | +97KG | Finals | 55 |
| Joe Dierkhising | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Straight ankle lock | +97KG | Semi-Finals | 35 |
| Jordan Emerson | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Shoulder lock | +97KG | Quarter-Finals | 12 |
| Tim Spriggs | Win | 2021 | F2W 167 | Inside heel hook | 120KG | — | 12 |
| Pedro Marinho | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Guilherme Cordiviola | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Kata gatame | Absolute | 16 | 29 |
| Roberto Abreu | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-0 | +97KG | Finals | — |
| Max Gimenis | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Outside heel hook | +97KG | Semi-Finals | 98 |
| Brian Giorgio | Win | 2021 | No-Gi Worlds | Kata gatame | +97KG | Quarter-Finals | 39 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Decision | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Nick Rodriguez | Win | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Decision | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 62 |
| William Tackett | Win | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Points | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 12 |
| Nick Rodriguez | Win | 2020 | F2W 135 | Decision | 120KG | — | 21 |
| Roberto Abreu | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Kneebar | Absolute | Finals | 155 |
| Marcelo Gomide | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 2-0 | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 66 |
| Aaron Johnson | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Armbar | Absolute | 16 | 20 |
| Manuel Ribamar | Win | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | Absolute | 32 | 16 |
| Roberto Abreu | Loss | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Advantage | +97KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Helton Jose | Win | 2019 | F2W 132 | Arm-in guillotine | 109KG | — | 8 |
| Marcus Almeida | Loss | 2019 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | +99KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Jared Dopp | Win | 2019 | ADCC | Points: 4-0 | +99KG | 16 | 107 |