Gabriel Costa, commonly known as “Maranhão”, is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Luiz Guilherme and a member of the Guigo Jiu-Jitsu Team of São Paulo, one of the top international squads in the sport. Costa became widely recognized as one of Brazil’s rising grappling stars after his performances on the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s (IBJJF) circuit, namely at the European Open, South American Championships, and Brazilian National Championships.
Gabriel Costa Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Gabriel Silva Costa
Nickname: “Maranhão” which is the name of the birth state of Gabriel. The name started as a way to differentiate him from other same-name athletes at Guigo’s academy in São Paulo.
Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson G. > Jorge Pereira > Luiz Guilherme > Gabriel Costa
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, RJ (2021)
- 3rd Place AJP South America Continental Pro (2021)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019 purple)
- 1st Place CBJJE World Championship (2017** / 2018** / 2019* purple)
- 1st Place ACBJJ South American Championship (2018 purple)
- 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2020 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2016 blue, 2017 purple)
- 2nd Place CBJJE World Championship (2019 purple)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Brazilian Team Nationals (2016 blue)
- 3rd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, LDN (2020 brown)
- 3rd Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, RJN (2020 brown)
- 3rd Place IBJJF South American Championship (2017* purple)
Favorite Position/Technique: Distance Passing / Closed-Guard Bump-Sweep
Weight Division: Peso Médio (82,30 kg / 181.5 lbs)
Team/Association: Guigo
Gabriel Costa Biography
Gabriel Costa was born on April 22, 1998, in Bacabal, a small town in the Brazilian state of Maranhão, located in the Northeast region of the country.
Growing up in the remote countryside, there were no sporting activities to play, and Gabriel’s only outlet was jiu-jitsu, a sport he started at the age of 12, after moving to the state capital of São Luis to live with his stepfather and mother. It was by his stepdad’s influence that Costa joined a Guigo Jiu-Jitsu Team affiliate near his new home, where he started training under Roberto Ferreira.
The proximity to the gym meant “Maranhão” spent the majority of his days, outside of school time, at the academy, training and watching the adults train. This day-to-day proximity with jiu-jitsu inspired Gabriel to pursue a professional career in the sport.
Competing under the guidance of coach Roberto Ferreira – himself a black belt under Luiz Guilherme “Guigo” – Gabriel Costa quickly started making his name known in the local circuit. His good performances as a blue belt led the youngster down to São Paulo to compete in the local circuit, arguably one of the strongest grappling tours in the world. When in São Paulo, “Maranhão” trained at the Guigo Headquarters, the team to which coach Ferreira was affiliated with.
After a few trips to São Paulo to compete, team leader Luiz Guilherme invited Gabriel to remain in São Paulo and train on a full-time jiu-jitsu scholarship, an offer accepted by Costa.
Gabriel “Maranhão” immediately made his talent known on a national level under the watchful eye of coach Guigo, conquering every major tournament on the Brazilian Gi circuit, but, unfortunately, he was unable to compete in the most important tournaments on the international circuit during his rise to black belt as he was not granted a visa to enter the United States, where the World and Pan American Championships are held.
After dominant performances in Brazil and an impressive run at the European Open Championship of 2020, where Costa earned a silver medal, Costa was finally promoted to black belt by Luiz Guigo in a ceremony that took place on November 2020.
Gabriel Costa vs Oliver Dillon (2020)
Gabriel Costa Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
27 (41%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
2 (3%) -
BY SUBMISSION
31 (47%) -
BY DECISION
5 (8%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (2%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
31 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
14 (61%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
1 (4%) -
BY SUBMISSION
7 (30%) -
BY DECISION
1 (4%) -
BY PENALTIES
0 (0%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
7 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES
Gabriel Costa Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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24736 | Marcos MartinsMarcos Martins | L | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | 8F | 2020 |
24825 | Claudio CalasansClaudio Calasans | L | Kneebar | Mundial CBJJE | 88KG | F | 2020 |
24981 | Rider ZuchiRider Zuchi | L | RNC | Sul. Am. CBJJE | N/A | SF | 2020 |
25991 | Natan ChuengNatan Chueng | L | Pts: 2x0 | The New Star | 82KG | SF | 2021 |
26428 | Matheus GodoyMatheus Godoy | L | Pts: 4x2 | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
26519 | Erich MunisErich Munis | L | Triangle | SA Cont. Pro | HWA | SF | 2021 |
26520 | Yatan BuenoYatan Bueno | L | Pts: 1x0 | SA Cont. Pro | HWA | 3RD | 2021 |
27402 | Andre Ygor | L | Armbar | Sul Americano | 82KG | 4F | 2021 |
27448 | Herico Hesley | L | Points | Sul Americano | ABS | 4F | 2021 |
28434 | Alex MunisAlex Munis | D | --- | Fenajitsu | 88KG | SPF | 2021 |
28435 | Alex MunisAlex Munis | D | --- | Fenajitsu | 88KG | SPF | 2021 |
28436 | Alex MunisAlex Munis | L | Pts: 2x0 | Fenajitsu | 88KG | SPF | 2021 |
29146 | Catriel OliveiraCatriel Oliveira | L | Pts: 4x3 | BRA Qualifiers | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
29416 | Pedro MaiaPedro Maia | L | Pts: 3x3 | Florianopolis Pro | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
30335 | Ricardo Ramos | L | Pts: 2x0 | ADCC BR2 Trials | 88KG | R3 | 2022 |
34020 | Rafael PaganiniRafael Paganini | L | Pts: 2x1 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
35759 | Mica GalvaoMica Galvao | L | Inside heel hook | Magestic | NA | SPF | 2022 |
36239 | Fellipe AndrewFellipe Andrew | L | Pts: 3x0 | WP Qualifier | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
37391 | Reyson Neves | L | Pts: 2x0 | Sul Brasileiro | 88KG | 4F | 2023 |
38023 | Mauricio OliveiraMauricio Oliveira | L | Pts: 3x0 | Curitiba SMO | 88KG | F | 2023 |
38076 | Pedro AlexPedro Alex | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Curitiba SMO | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
38108 | Servio TulioServio Tulio | L | Pts: 2x0 | Curitiba SMNGO | 85KG | 4F | 2023 |
39409 | Gustavo BatistaGustavo Batista | L | Choke from back | Brasileiro | 88KG | 4F | 2023 |
40028 | Agnelo Sales | L | Verbal tap | Floripa FO | 88KG | 4F | 2023 |
40071 | Iago Duarte | L | Referee Decision | Floripa NGO | 85KG | SF | 2023 |
24835 | Manolito Chagas | W | Choke from back | Mundial CBJJE | ABS | R1 | 2020 |
24838 | Maique Azevedo | W | Points | Mundial CBJJE | ABS | R2 | 2020 |
24980 | N/A | W | Points | Sul. Am. CBJJE | N/A | 4F | 2020 |
25856 | Lucas Barros | W | Choke from back | The New Star | 82KG | R1 | 2021 |
26425 | Bruno Tosto | W | Choke from back | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | R2 | 2021 |
26435 | Joao Cerqueira | W | Pts: 3x0 | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | RPC | 2021 |
26436 | T. Silva | W | Referee Decision | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | 3RD | 2021 |
26517 | Wallace CostaWallace Costa | W | Choke from back | SA Cont. Pro | HWA | 4F | 2021 |
27395 | Ronieri Pinto | W | Pts: 6x4 | Sul Americano | 82KG | 8F | 2021 |
27444 | Cleyton Flores | W | Pts: 2x0 | Sul Americano | ABS | 8F | 2021 |
28540 | Erick Vinicius | W | Triangle | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | R1 | 2021 |
28547 | Marcello Lemelle | W | Choke from back | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | 8F | 2021 |
28553 | Yan LucasYan Lucas | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
28557 | Alex MunisAlex Munis | W | Referee Decision | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
28559 | Athos Miranda | W | Pts: 3x2 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | F | 2021 |
29143 | Matheus LunaMatheus Luna | W | Pts: 4x1 | BRA Qualifiers | 85KG | 4F | 2021 |
29415 | Matheus Dauria | W | Pts: 4x0 | Florianopolis Pro | 85KG | SF | 2021 |
29418 | Agnelo Sales | W | Choke from back | Florianopolis Pro | 85KG | 3RD | 2021 |
29419 | Rhuan Duarte | W | Triangle | Florianopolis Pro | ABS | SF | 2021 |
29420 | Lucas Silva | W | Choke from back | Florianopolis Pro | ABS | F | 2021 |
29948 | Weiddy Souza | W | Armbar | Guarapari Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
29950 | Gustavo Borges | W | Pts: 1x0 | Guarapari Pro | 85KG | F | 2022 |
30051 | Vicente Heresi | W | Short choke | ADCC BR1 Trials | 88KG | R1 | 2022 |
30059 | Alexandre JesusAlexandre Jesus | W | Referee Decision | ADCC BR1 Trials | 88KG | R2 | 2022 |
30313 | Natan Almeida | W | RNC | ADCC BR2 Trials | 88KG | R2 | 2022 |
30715 | Wellington LuisWellington Luis | W | Pts: 0x0, Pen | Gramado Pro | 85KG | RR | 2022 |
30717 | Wellington LuisWellington Luis | W | Choke | Gramado Pro | 85KG | F | 2022 |
32092 | Vinicius Reis | W | Pts: 2x0 | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | 4F | 2022 |
32094 | Erick Souza | W | Submission | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
32095 | Iago Martins | W | Pts: 2x0 | SA Cont. Pro | 85KG | F | 2022 |
32366 | Seonghun Yoo | W | Pts: 1x0 | Grand Slam AD | 85KG | 4F | 2022 |
32370 | C. NegromonteC. Negromonte | W | Pts: 2x2 | Grand Slam AD | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
32372 | Uanderson FerreiraUanderson Ferreira | W | Choke from back | Grand Slam AD | 85KG | F | 2022 |
32827 | Mateus Lima | W | Choke | Belem Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
32828 | Ronieri Silva | W | Submission | Belem Pro | 85KG | F | 2022 |
33317 | Bruno Tosto | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Rio WO | 88KG | 4F | 2022 |
33318 | Rodrigo Sezinando | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Rio WO | 88KG | SF | 2022 |
33993 | Rodrigo Rocha | W | Choke from back | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | R1 | 2022 |
34008 | Reyson Lima | W | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | 8F | 2022 |
34016 | Ramiro Galvan | W | Pts: 4x0 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | 4F | 2022 |
34025 | C. NegromonteC. Negromonte | W | Pts: 3x2 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | RPC | 2022 |
34026 | Leon BritoLeon Brito | W | Pts: 2x1 | Grand Slam RJ | 85KG | 3RD | 2022 |
34201 | W.Otaviano | W | Pts: 9x2 | Joao Pessoa Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
34202 | Paulo Mariz | W | Pts: 3x0 | Joao Pessoa Pro | 85KG | F | 2022 |
34502 | Caio Knabben | W | Submission | Balneario Pro | 85KG | 4F | 2022 |
34503 | Rhuan Duarte | W | Pts: 1x0 | Balneario Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
34504 | Lionel Bareiro | W | Pts: 11x0 | Balneario Pro | 85KG | F | 2022 |
34822 | Hermeson Leao | W | Choke from back | North BRA Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
34823 | Felipe Teixeira | W | Pts: 1x0 | North BRA Pro | 85KG | SF | 2022 |
38015 | Leonardo Mayworm | W | Pts: 8x0 | Curitiba SMO | 88KG | R1 | 2023 |
38018 | Servio TulioServio Tulio | W | Pts: 2x0 | Curitiba SMO | 88KG | 4F | 2023 |
38022 | Wellington LuisWellington Luis | W | Pts: 2x0 | Curitiba SMO | 88KG | SF | 2023 |
38069 | Carlos Alexandre | W | Armbar | Curitiba SMO | ABS | 8F | 2023 |
38107 | Davi Bravin | W | RNC | Curitiba SMNGO | 85KG | R1 | 2023 |
38496 | Dudu Paiva | W | Choke from back | Majestic | 88KG | SPF | 2023 |
38838 | Mattheus Niccolas | W | Choke from back | Salvador FO | 88KG | 4F | 2023 |
38841 | Eduardo Macedo | W | Choke from back | Salvador FO | 88KG | SF | 2023 |
38858 | Evandro Brandao | W | Choke from back | Salvador FO | ABS | R1 | 2023 |
38867 | Lucas Silva | W | Choke from back | Salvador FO | ABS | 8F | 2023 |
38876 | Salomao Standord | W | Choke from back | Salvador FO | ABS | 4F | 2023 |
38878 | Leonardo Andrade | W | Pts: 2x0 | Salvador FO | ABS | SF | 2023 |
38880 | Leandro Carlos | W | Pts: 2x0 | Salvador FO | ABS | F | 2023 |
38907 | Matheus Fernandes | W | RNC | Salvador NGO | 85KG | RR | 2023 |
38909 | Matheus Fernandes | W | Armbar | Salvador NGO | 85KG | F | 2023 |
39404 | Alex MunisAlex Munis | W | Referee Decision | Brasileiro | 88KG | R1 | 2023 |
40070 | Ramon Ferreira | W | RNC | Floripa NGO | 85KG | 4F | 2023 |