Joao Gabriel Rocha
ADCC Silver Medalist · 2011–2018
Lineage
Rocha's strong Competition IQ (82) and strong Guard Game (82) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
ADCC silver medalist, IBJJF Pan American Champion, elite super-heavyweight competitor
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
58
Pro Matches
28
Mat Hours
22
Events
7.0 min
Avg Duration
40 sec
Fastest Sub
Style Analysis
Technical super-heavyweight with guard skills rare for his size class. His half guard game and butterfly guard sweeps make him dangerous off his back, while his passing combines lateral movement with pressure. One of the most well-rounded big men in BJJ history.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
One of the few super-heavyweights known for playing guard effectively at the highest level
ADCC silver medalist — lost to Buchecha in one of the most competitive super-heavyweight finals ever
Product of the Soul Fighters academy system
Known for his technical approach to the super-heavyweight division, proving big men can play guard
Trophy Case
2015
ADCC silver medal at super-heavyweight
2014
Pan American gold at ultra-heavyweight
Signature Moments
ADCC Silver and Pan Champion
Joao Gabriel Rocha earned ADCC silver and Pan American gold at super-heavyweight. His combination of technical grappling and physical power made him a consistent threat at the highest level of heavyweight competition.
ADCC silver medalist with world-class technique. Rocha was always in the conversation for the best super-heavyweight.
Season Stats · ADCC Silver Medalist
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Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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