Otavio Sousa
4x IBJJF World Champion · 2009–2021
Lineage
Sousa's strong Competition IQ (88) and strong Guard Passing (88) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
4x IBJJF World Champion at middleweight
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
88
Pro Matches
42
Mat Hours
35
Events
7.0 min
Avg Duration
55 sec
Fastest Sub
Style Analysis
Middleweight dynasty. Dominated the gi middleweight division for nearly a decade with pressure passing and ironclad top game.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
4 Mundials golds all at middleweight
One of Gracie Barras most decorated competitors
Trophy Case
2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
4x Mundials gold at middleweight
Signature Moments
4 World Titles at Middleweight
Otavio Sousa won four IBJJF World Championships at middleweight, dominating one of BJJ's most competitive divisions. His well-rounded game and clutch performances in finals made him the middleweight standard for nearly a decade.
Four world titles at middleweight. Sousa owned the most competitive division in BJJ for the better part of a decade.
Career Numbers
Mundials Golds
IBJJF World Championship golds
4
Pan Am Golds
Pan American golds
2
Season Stats · 4x IBJJF World Champion
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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