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Gabriel Costa “Maranhão”

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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)
  • 1st Place AJP Grand Slam, AD (2022)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2023*)
  • 3rd Place AJP Grand Slam, RJ (2022)
  • 3rd Place AJP South America Continental Pro (2021)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF American Nationals (2023)

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

88 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    34 (39%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (2%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    41 (47%)
  • BY DECISION
    9 (10%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (1%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

41 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
54
22
#86e620
Submission
15
6
#5AD3D1
RNC
12
5
#d1212a
Armbar
7
3
#fad11b
Triangle
5
2
#f58822
Choke
5
2
#224aba
Short choke
2
1
41
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
33 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    16 (48%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (6%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    9 (27%)
  • BY DECISION
    6 (18%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

9 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
22
2
#86e620
Kneebar
11
1
#5AD3D1
RNC
11
1
#d1212a
Triangle
11
1
#fad11b
Armbar
11
1
#f58822
Inside heel hook
11
1
#224aba
Verbal tap
11
1
#ff9124
Submission
11
1
9
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Gabriel Costa Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
24811Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLPts: 2x0Grand Slam RJ85KG8F2020
24900Claudio CalasansClaudio CalasansLKneebarMundial CBJJE88KGF2020
25056Rider ZuchiRider ZuchiLRNCSul. Am. CBJJEN/ASF2020
26068Natan ChuengNatan ChuengLPts: 2x0The New Star82KGSF2021
26509Matheus GodoyMatheus GodoyLPts: 4x2SA Cont. Pro85KG4F2021
26600Erich MunisErich MunisLTriangleSA Cont. ProHWASF2021
26601Yatan BuenoYatan BuenoLPts: 1x0SA Cont. ProHWA3RD2021
27483Andre YgorLArmbarSul Americano82KG4F2021
27529Herico HesleyLPointsSul AmericanoABS4F2021
28516Alex MunisAlex MunisD---Fenajitsu88KGSPF2021
28517Alex MunisAlex MunisD---Fenajitsu88KGSPF2021
28518Alex MunisAlex MunisLPts: 2x0Fenajitsu88KGSPF2021
29230Catriel OliveiraCatriel OliveiraLPts: 4x3BRA Qualifiers85KGSF2021
29501Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLPts: 3x3Florianopolis Pro85KGSF2021
30424Ricardo RamosLPts: 2x0ADCC BR2 Trials88KGR32022
34149Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniLPts: 2x1ADGS RJ85KGSF2022
35930Mica GalvaoMica GalvaoLInside heel hookMagesticNASPF2022
36418Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLPts: 3x0WP Qualifier85KGSF2022
37629Reyson NevesLPts: 2x0Sul Brasileiro88KG4F2023
38267Mauricio OliveiraMauricio OliveiraLPts: 3x0Curitiba SMO88KGF2023
38320Pedro AlexPedro AlexLPts: 0x0, AdvCuritiba SMOABS4F2023
38352Servio TulioServio TulioLPts: 2x0Curitiba SMNGO85KG4F2023
39800Gustavo BatistaGustavo BatistaLChoke from backBrasileiro88KG4F2023
40420Agnelo SalesLVerbal tapFloripa FO88KG4F2023
40463Iago DuarteLReferee DecisionFloripa NGO85KGSF2023
41458Vitor ComelatoLReferee DecisionAmerican Nats88KGSF2023
41487Ronaldo JuniorRonaldo JuniorLReferee DecisionAmerican NatsABSF2023
41961Guilherme SampaioLN/APhoenix Open88KGSF2023
41974Lucas NoratLucas NoratLReferee DecisionPhoenix OpenABS4F2023
43087Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniLPts: 4x2Sul Americano88KG4F2023
43377Rodrigo TatuRodrigo TatuLReferee DecisionBrasileiro NoGi85KG4F2023
50560Ronaldo JuniorRonaldo JuniorLReferee DecisionWorld Champ.88KG4F2024
54513Nicolas ThorneLSubmissionADCC LatinA83KGF2024
59079Angelo ClaiborneAngelo ClaiborneLChoke from backBrasileiro88KG8F2025
59763Wallisson OliveiraLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.88KG8F2025
24910Manolito ChagasWChoke from backMundial CBJJEABSR12020
24913Maique AzevedoWPointsMundial CBJJEABSR22020
25055N/AWPointsSul. Am. CBJJEN/A4F2020
25933Lucas BarrosWChoke from backThe New Star82KGR12021
26506Bruno TostoWChoke from backSA Cont. Pro85KGR22021
26516Joao CerqueiraWPts: 3x0SA Cont. Pro85KGRPC2021
26517T. SilvaWReferee DecisionSA Cont. Pro85KG3RD2021
26598Wallace CostaWallace CostaWChoke from backSA Cont. ProHWA4F2021
27476Ronieri PintoWPts: 6x4Sul Americano82KG8F2021
27525Cleyton FloresWPts: 2x0Sul AmericanoABS8F2021
28622Erick ViniciusWTriangleADGS RJ85KGR12021
28629Marcello LemelleWChoke from backADGS RJ85KG8F2021
28635Yan LucasYan LucasWReferee DecisionADGS RJ85KG4F2021
28639Alex MunisAlex MunisWReferee DecisionADGS RJ85KGSF2021
28641Athos MirandaWPts: 3x2ADGS RJ85KGF2021
29227Matheus LunaMatheus LunaWPts: 4x1BRA Qualifiers85KG4F2021
29500Matheus DauriaWPts: 4x0Florianopolis Pro85KGSF2021
29503Agnelo SalesWChoke from backFlorianopolis Pro85KG3RD2021
29504Rhuan DuarteWTriangleFlorianopolis ProABSSF2021
29505Lucas SilvaWChoke from backFlorianopolis ProABSF2021
30036Weiddy SouzaWArmbarGuarapari Pro85KGSF2022
30038Gustavo BorgesWPts: 1x0Guarapari Pro85KGF2022
30139Vicente HeresiWShort chokeADCC BR1 Trials88KGR12022
30147Alexandre JesusAlexandre JesusWReferee DecisionADCC BR1 Trials88KGR22022
30402Natan AlmeidaWRNCADCC BR2 Trials88KGR22022
30804Wellington LuisWellington LuisWPts: 0x0, PenGramado Pro85KGRR2022
30806Wellington LuisWellington LuisWChokeGramado Pro85KGF2022
32192Vinicius ReisWPts: 2x0SA Cont. Pro85KG4F2022
32194Erick SouzaWSubmissionSA Cont. Pro85KGSF2022
32195Iago MartinsWPts: 2x0SA Cont. Pro85KGF2022
32478Seonghun YooWPts: 1x0ADGS ABDB85KG4F2022
32482C. NegromonteC. NegromonteWPts: 2x2ADGS ABDB85KGSF2022
32484Uanderson FerreiraUanderson FerreiraWChoke from backADGS ABDB85KGF2022
32945Mateus LimaWChokeBelem Pro85KGSF2022
32946Ronieri SilvaWSubmissionBelem Pro85KGF2022
33442Bruno TostoWPts: 0x0, AdvRio WO88KG4F2022
33443Rodrigo SezinandoWPts: 0x0, AdvRio WO88KGSF2022
34122Rodrigo RochaWChoke from backADGS RJ85KGR12022
34137Reyson LimaWPts: 2x0ADGS RJ85KG8F2022
34145Ramiro GalvanWPts: 4x0ADGS RJ85KG4F2022
34154C. NegromonteC. NegromonteWPts: 3x2ADGS RJ85KGRPC2022
34155Leon BritoLeon BritoWPts: 2x1ADGS RJ85KG3RD2022
34330W.OtavianoWPts: 9x2Joao Pessoa Pro85KGSF2022
34331Paulo MarizWPts: 3x0Joao Pessoa Pro85KGF2022
34631Caio KnabbenWSubmissionBalneario Pro85KG4F2022
34632Rhuan DuarteWPts: 1x0Balneario Pro85KGSF2022
34633Lionel BareiroWPts: 11x0Balneario Pro85KGF2022
34951Hermeson LeaoWChoke from backNorth BRA Pro85KGSF2022
34952Felipe TeixeiraWPts: 1x0North BRA Pro85KGSF2022
38259Leonardo MaywormWPts: 8x0Curitiba SMO88KGR12023
38262Servio TulioServio TulioWPts: 2x0Curitiba SMO88KG4F2023
38266Wellington LuisWellington LuisWPts: 2x0Curitiba SMO88KGSF2023
38313Carlos AlexandreWArmbarCuritiba SMOABS8F2023
38351Davi BravinWRNCCuritiba SMNGO85KGR12023
38773Dudu PaivaWChoke from backMajestic88KGSPF2023
39128Mattheus NiccolasWChoke from backSalvador FO88KG4F2023
39131Eduardo MacedoWChoke from backSalvador FO88KGSF2023
39148Evandro BrandaoWChoke from backSalvador FOABSR12023
39157Lucas SilvaWChoke from backSalvador FOABS8F2023
39166Salomao StandordWChoke from backSalvador FOABS4F2023
39168Leonardo AndradeWPts: 2x0Salvador FOABSSF2023
39170Leandro CarlosWPts: 2x0Salvador FOABSF2023
39197Matheus FernandesWRNCSalvador NGO85KGRR2023
39199Matheus FernandesWArmbarSalvador NGO85KGF2023
39695Ruben HermozaWChoke from backSA Cont Pro85KGR12023
39699Lucas SilvaWSubmissionSA Cont Pro85KG4F2023
39701Pierpaolo ChiappeWChoke from backSA Cont Pro85KGSF2023
39795Alex MunisAlex MunisWReferee DecisionBrasileiro88KGR12023
40462Ramon FerreiraWRNCFloripa NGO85KG4F2023
40591Murilo SantanaMurilo SantanaWPts: 6x0World Champ.88KGR12023
41484Pedro MachadoPedro MachadoWPts: 2x0American NatsABS4F2023
41486Mathias LunaMathias LunaWPts: 2x0American NatsABSSF2023
41971Matheus LunaMatheus LunaWReferee DecisionPhoenix OpenABSR12023
42441A. ChristopoulosWChoke from backNHaven Open88KGRR2023
42442Ruan MarquesWChoke from backNHaven Open88KGRR2023
42450Jared DoppJared DoppWPts: 8x4NHaven OpenABS4F2023
42452Ney MedeirosWChoke from backNHaven OpenABSSF2023
43086Fabricio GomesWChoke from backSul Americano88KG8F2023
43373Matheus CostaMatheus CostaWRNCBrasileiro NoGi85KGR12023
49466Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniWInjuryBrasileiro88KG4F2024
49468Alex MunisAlex MunisWReferee DecisionBrasileiro88KGSF2024
49470Manoel PortoWReferee DecisionBrasileiro88KGF2024
50541Martin GonzalezWPts: 2x0World Champ.88KGR12024
50554Angelo ClaiborneAngelo ClaiborneWPts: 11x0World Champ.88KG8F2024
52272Wellington LuisWellington LuisWReferee DecisionBJJ Stars 1388KGSPF2024
54510Juan TorresWSubmissionADCC LatinA83KGR12024
54511Lucas TorresWSubmissionADCC LatinA83KG4F2024
54512Pablo RamirezWPts: 3x0ADCC LatinA83KGSF2024
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