Lucas Barbosa (martial artist)
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Born | Lucas Daniel Silva Barbosa[1] 13 February 1992[1] Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname | Hulk[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Division | Medium Heavy 88.3 kg (194.7 lb) Welterweight (MMA) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fighting out of | San Diego, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Atos Jiu-Jitsu Equipe Márcio Rodrigues[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | BJJ black belt (under André Fabiano)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2011–2012, 2023–present (MMA) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lucas Daniel Silva Barbosa (born 13 February 1992), commonly known as Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA), submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt competitor.
Having conquered nearly every major title in the sport; being a World and Pan American champion (Gi and No-Gi), European Open and Asian IBJJF champion as well as a two-time ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medalist, Barbosa is regarded as one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu athletes of his generation.
Background[edit]
Lucas Daniel Barbosa was born on 13 February 1992, in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil.[3] He took up martial arts at the age of 10, starting with Taekwondo then Judo and Muay Thai.[1] At 15 Barbosa began Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) under various coaches from Diego Lopes to Cristiano Carioca and André Galvão.[4] After being promoted to purple belt, Barbosa moved to Rio to train at Márcio Rodrigues's academy, receiving the nickname "Hulk" from his training partners.[4]
Grappling career[edit]
Barbosa was awarded his Brown Belt in BJJ by Fabiano and Márcio Rodrigues.[1][3] It was at Brown Belt that Barbosa's grappling career took off.[1][3] In 2014, he was involved with "THE TEAM" in 2014, a web series developed by Copa Podio, a sports league that showed BJJ competitions on television.[1][3] Barbosa's strong performance earned him a spot later that year at the competition's main which was on Pay-per-view.[1][3]
In 2015, Barbosa won the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a Brown Belt.[5] As a result, Fabiano awarded Barbosa his Black Belt in BJJ.[1][3][5]
Shortly afterwards, Barbosa moved to San Diego, California, to join Atos Jiu-Jitsu under André Galvão.[1][3][5] Since moving to Atos Jiu-Jitsu, Barbosa has won most major BJJ tournaments at Black Belt level including the World Championship and the World No-GI Championship.[1][3][5][6][7] He also is a multiple-time medalist at the ADCC World Championship.[1][3][5][6][7]
2020[edit]
Barbosa was invited to compete in the Third Coast Grappling grand prix 6 on 12 September 2020.[8] He withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons.[9] He was matched at the promotion's next event instead, in a superfight against Guilherme Augusto. Barbosa won a unanimous decision against Augusto at the event on 26 September 2020.[10]
Barbosa represented ATOS in a team-grappling event at Subversiv 4 on 31 October 2020.[11] He led his team to victory in the tournament, defeating all four of his opponents on the night.[12]
2021[edit]
Barbosa was invited to compete in a heavyweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 5 on 6 February 2021.[13] He defeated Yuri Simões on points in the first round but lost a decision to Gutemberg Pereira in the semi-final.[14] Barbosa then led ATOS once again at Subversiv 5 on 1 May 2021.[15] Barbosa once again won all of his matches and ATOS won the tournament for the second time.[16]
Barbosa competed in the main event of Fight 2 Win 174 against Aaron 'Tex' Johnson on 18 June 2021, and lost a decision.[17] On 26 June 2021, he defeat Matheus Diniz on points at BJJ Stars 6.[18] He was then invited to compete in the first Road to ADCC event on 17 July 2021, against William Tackett.[19] Barbosa managed to score thirty-four points against Tackett during their match and won by a wide margin.[20]
Barbosa then competed in a no gi grand prix at BJJ Bet 2 on 1 August 2021, and defeated all three of his opponents to win the tournament.[21] He was then invited to compete in the main event of BJJ Stars 7 against UFC veteran Gilbert Burns on 6 November 2021, and he submitted Burns with a rear-naked choke.[22] Barbosa competed in the inaugural Raw Grappling Championship event on 12 November 2021, in a superfight against Gerard Labinski, submitting him with an armbar.[23]
2022[edit]
Barbosa competed in a middleweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 8 on 15 February 2022, and defeated his first two opponents before losing to Micael Galvão in the final.[24] He was then invited to compete in the 2022 ADCC World Championship as a result of winning a medal at the event in 2019.[25] He defeated Santeri Lilius, Josh Hinger, and Vagner Rocha before losing to Giancarlo Bodoni in the final and earning a silver medal.[26]
2023[edit]
Barbosa competed in the IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con International on 1 September 2023 and won gold medals in both the heavyweight and absolute gi divisions.[27] He returned to compete in the no gi edition of the event later that day, winning a silver medal at heavyweight and a bronze medal in the absolute division.[28]
Barbosa was scheduled to challenge Gordon Ryan for the WNO heavyweight title at Who's Number One 21: Ryan v Barbosa on 30 November 2023.[29] Ryan later withdrew from the match due to a rib injury,[30] and was replaced by his teammate Giancarlo Bodoni.[31] Barbosa lost the match by judge's decision.[32]
2024[edit]
Barbosa will compete against AJ Agazarm at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024.[33]
Barbosa will compete at EBI 21: The Absolutes on June 2, 2024.[34]
Barbosa will compete in the -80kg division at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational on August 16-17.[35]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Barbosa made his debut in 2011 where he lost a split decision against Geydson Cardoso.[5]
In 2012, Barbosa faced Tiago Sena twice, winning by Submission and then TKO.[5]
In 2020, Barbosa stated in an interview that he planned to return to MMA due to financial incentives as well as seeking more challenges.[6] He reiterated this in 2021, announcing his intention to return by the end of the year.[36]
In February 2022, it was announced that Barbosa was scheduled to fight Troy Green at the PFL Challenger Series 2.[5] However Green withdrew from the fight and no replacement was found.[37]
In August 2022, it was announced that Barbosa was scheduled to fight Elmar Umarov at PFL 7.[7] However Umarov withdrew due to illness.[38]
Barbosa faced Itso Babulaidze at PFL Challenger Series 9 on 27 January 2023.[38] After a strong start, Barbosa faded as the bout went and he lost the bout via unanimous decision.[39][40]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
Brazilian jiu-jitsu / Submission wrestling[edit]
List of achievements at black belt level:[1]
- World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion (2018[a])
- 4 x World IBJJF No-Gi champion (2017,[b] 2016, 2015)
- 2 x Pan-American IBJJF Champion (2019,[c] 2018)
- Pan-American IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2021,[c] 2020[41])
- European Open IBJJF Champion (2018[c])
- 2 x Asian IBJJF Champion (2018,[b] 2017)
- UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion, Los Angeles (2017[42])
- UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion, Abu Dhabi (2019[43])
- American Nationals IBJJF Champion (2017)
- American Nationals IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2017, 2016)
- FIVE Super League LHW Champion (2017)
- Chicago Summer Open IBJJF Champion (2016[b])
- Chicago Summer Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2016[b])
- Dallas Fall Open IBJJF Champion (2017[b])
- 2nd place ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (2022)
- 2nd place World IBJJF Championship (2021[41])
- 2nd place European Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2018[b])[41]
- 2nd place Pan IBJJF Championship (2017)
- 2nd place Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship (2021,[41] 2020[c])
- 3rd place ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (2019)
- 3rd place European Open IBJJF (2018[44])
List of achievements in lower belts divisions:[1]
- World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion (2015 brown)
- UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2015 brown[c])
- South American IBJJF Champion (2014 brown[c])
- CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2014 brown)
- Rio Fall Open IBJJF Champion (2015 brown[b])
- Rio Fall Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2015 brown[b])
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
4 matches | 2 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 2–2 | Itso Babulaidze | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Challenger Series 9 | 27 January 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
Win | 2–1 | Tiago Sena | TKO (punches) | Roraima Show Fight 10 | 11 August 2012 | 1 | 3:50 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
Win | 1–1 | Tiago Sena | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | Roraima Show Fight 9 | 15 April 2012 | 2 | 0:00 | Boa Vista, Brazil | |
Loss | 0–1 | Geydson Manfrinny Cardoso | Decision (split) | Boa Vista Combat 2 | 11 September 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Boa Vista, Brazil | Welterweight (170 lb) debut. |
Instructor lineage[edit]
Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie → Reyson Gracie → Osvaldo Alves → Pascoal Duarte → Diego Lopes → André Fabiano → Lucas Barbosa
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Márcio Rodrigues". BJJ Heroes. 8 September 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Lucas". BJJ Fanatics. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa". Attack The Back. 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h O'Donnell, Danny (3 February 2022). "BJJ world champ Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa moves to MMA, set for PFL debut". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Lucas Barbosa Talks Of MMA Plans | BJJ Heroes". Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Rogers, Kian (3 August 2022). "Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa Set For MMA Return At PFL 7". Jitsmagazine.com. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ Lindsey, Alex (24 August 2020). "Third Coast Grappling Kumite 6 Bracket Released". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Lindsey, Alex (2 September 2020). "Third Coast Grappling Kumite 6 Suffers Another Two Pullouts". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Lindsey, Alex (27 September 2020). "https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-7-full-results-and-review/". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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- ^ "IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con No Gi International 2023 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Blackett, Todd (2 October 2023). "Gordon Ryan To Face Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa At Who's Number One 21". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ Jones, Phil (25 November 2023). "Gordon Ryan Withdraws From All Matches This Year Due To Rib Injury". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
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External links[edit]
- Professional MMA record for Lucas Barbosa from Sherdog
- Lucas Barbosa at Tapology.com
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Brazilian male mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners who have competed in MMA (men)
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Sportspeople from Roraima
- World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship medalists
- World No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship medalists
- People from Boa Vista, Roraima