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Gutemberg Pereira - BJJ Black Belt Champion

Gutemberg Pereira - BJJ Black Belt Champion

1. Gutemberg Pereira’s Details

Gutemberg Pereira’s Details

Name Gutemberg de Jesus Santos Pereira
Nickname N/A
Born Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Date of Birth 16 May 1993
Nationality Brazilian
College/University N/A
Last Fight 2022
Last Weigh In Absolute
Weight Class Super Pesado (100.5 Kg / 222 lbs)
Weight 100.5 Kg / 222 lbs
Height N/A
Career Disclosed Earning N/A
Fighting out of USA
Foundational Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite Technique Well Rounded
Rank BJJ Black Belt
Awarded by Master Julio Cesar Pereira
Head Coach Master Julio Cesar Pereira
Lineage Luis Franca -> Oswaldo Fadda -> Monir Salomão  -> Júlio César -> Gutemberg Pereira
Team Association Grappling Fight Team

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2. Gutemberg Pereira’s Biography

Gutemberg Pereira is a BJJ Black Belt under Master Julio Cesar Pereira. Gutemberg is one of the top representatives of the Grappling Fight Team and takes part in national as well as international competitions. He became a famous grappler by achieving many championships while being in the lower belt division.

2.1. Gutemberg Pereira’s Early Life

Gutemberg Pereira was born on 16 May 1993 in Salvador which is the capital of Bahia. Bahia is the northeastern state of Brazil. Pereira grew up in an impoverished town in Salvador known as Jardim Cajazeiras.

Gutemberg Pereira At Sports

Pereira was active in sports. He took part in extracurricular activities at his school. He played and competed in basketball, Karate, swimming, and football and also learned Muay Thai. His parents were of the view that indulging in sports will keep him away from the street and gang-related crimes as it was very common for children to get into crime in Jardim Cajazeiras.

Enrolled in the Fight Club

When Pereira was a teenager, he had to suffer from some family problems. Those problems were very devastating for him as they shook him to his core. To get out of depression and improve himself, he was advised to start BJJ. He then enrolled in a local BJJ academy named the Fight Club.


At FC, he trained under the instructions of coaches Marcio Bittencourt, Marcilio, and Marcelo Villas-Boas. These coaches inspired him to learn BJJ thoroughly, upscale his expertise, and adopt it as a professional career.

Traveled to the USA

In 2015, he went to the USA to take part in Roberto Abreu’s Miami-based BJJ camps. He went there to make himself ready for the upcoming BJJ competitions. He got an invitation through Abraham Marte to train in Ohio.

Experience At Kelly Hymore’s Academy

He trained at Kelly Hymore’s Academy. His performance was incredible. So, he was invited to continue his training in the US as a full-time competitor. Pereira accepted that offer.

2.2. Gutemberg Pereira’s Pro BJJ Combats

Competed at CBJJ Rio International Open

While he was in Brazil, he traveled to Rio de Janeiro as a Blue Belt to compete in CBJJ Rio International Open.

Became a Member of Grappling Fight Team

Gutemberg Pereira asked Master Julio Cesar Pereira to accept him in his competitors’ program at Grappling Fight Team. Master Julio accepted his request. It was because Gutemberg Pereira was a great fan of Rodolfo Vieira and Vieira was a part of the GF Team.

Promoted to Black Belt

In 2017, Pereira was promoted to Black Belt by Master Julio Cesar Pereira. It was after winning many Gold and Silver Medals in the BJJ tournaments.

IBJJF Pan Champion

Gutemberg Pereira won 3rd place in the IBJJF Pan Championship in 2019.

2 Times IBJJF World Champion

Gutemberg Pereira was 2 times IBJJF World Champion in 2015 and 2017.

2.3. Gutemberg Pereira’s Historic Fights

Gutemberg Pereira Vs. Horlando Monteiro

Horlando Monteiro is a BJJ Black Belt and won many IBJJF and UAEJJF championships. Monteiro brought Pereira to the ground to dominate but Pereira never let his opponent crawl under his skin. After putting Monteiro on the ground, Pereira grabbed his leg and stopped him from applying leg locks.


Pereira turned Monteiro and submitted him via Collar Choke From Back. The match lasted for only 2 minutes and 32 seconds.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2018 Chicago Spring Open Horlando Monteiro Win Submission by Collar Choke From Back Final ABS Chicago, Illinois

Gutemberg Pereira Vs. Tommy Langaker

Tommy Langaker is also a BJJ Black Belt. His fighting style is explosive. During the match, he was on the ground most of the time and gave Pereria a tough time by applying leg locks. Gutemberg Pereira gained 2 advantage points. He also secured 4 points from the Rear Mount. Gutemberg Pereira submitted his opponent, Tommy Langaker, via the Choke From Back in only 3 minutes and 56 seconds.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2018 IBJJF Pan American Championship Tommy Langaker Win Submission By Choke From Back Semi Final ABS Irvine, California

Gutemberg Pereira Vs. Josh Hinger

Josh Hinger is a BJJ Black Belt under Andre Galvao. Pereira was in the dominant position as he grabbed Josh by his sleeve and restricted his movements. Gutemberg Pereira won the match by submitting Josh Hinger by the Triangle Choke. The match lasted for only 3 minutes and 12 seconds.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2017 Chicago Summer Open Josh Hinger Win Submission By Triangle Choke Final 100 Kg Chicago, Illinois

2.4. Gutemberg Pereira’s Championships

National

Year Event Belt Position
2014 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Purple 3rd

International

Year Event Belt Position
2016 IBJJF European Open Brown 1st
2017 IBJJF World Championship Brown 1st
2018 IBJJF Pans Championship Black 2nd
2022 IBJJF Pans Championship Black 2nd
2021 BJJ Stars 5 Grand Prix Black 2nd
2021 AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro Black 1st
2020 AJP Grand Slam, RJ Black 1st

Record

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu LDN
Year Weight Division Medal
2022 Super Heavyweight Silver Silver Medal Icon


Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Year Weight Division Medal
2021 120 Kg Gold Gold Medal Icon
2020 120 Kg Gold Gold Medal Icon


Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour - Abu Dhabi
Year Weight Division Medal
2021 Light Heavyweight Silver Silver Medal Icon


Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour - Rio de Janeiro
Year Weight Division Medal
2020 Light Heavyweight Gold Gold Medal Icon


Abu Dhabi King Of Mats - Tokyo
Year Weight Division Medal
2018 110 Kg Gold Gold Medal Icon

3. Gutemberg Pereira’s Main Achievements

3.1. Gi Tournaments

Year Event Weight Class Position
2015 IBJJF World  Championship ABS 1st
2017 IBJJF World Championship ABS 1st
2015 IBJJF Pan American Championship ABS 2nd
2016 IBJJF European Open ABS 1st

3.2. No-Gi Tournaments

Year Event Weight Class Position
2014 IBJJF World Championship ABS 1st
2015 IBJJF Pan Championship ABS 1st
2016 IBJJF World Championship ABS 1st
2016 IBJJF World Championship ABS 2nd
2014 IBJJF Pan American Championship ABS 1st
2015 IBJJF Pan American Championship ABS 1st

4. Gutemberg Pereira’s Main Achievements (Colored Belts)

Year Event Belt Position
2017 IBJJF World Championship Brown 1st
2015 IBJJF World Championship Purple 1st
2014 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Purple 1st
2015 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Brown 1st
2016 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Brown 1st
2016 IBJJF European Open Brown 1st
2014 IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championship Purple 1st
2015 IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championship Brown 1st
2016 IBJJF European Open Brown 1st
2017 AJP World Pro Brown 1st  
2017 AJP Grand Slam, LDN Brown 1st
2014 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Purple 3rd
2016 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Brown 2nd
2016 IBJJF Pan American Championship Brown 2nd
2016 IBJJF European Open Brown 2nd
2015 IBJJF Pan American Championship Brown 2nd
2014 IBJJF World Championship Purple 3rd

5. Gutemberg Pereira’s Professional Record Breakdown

81 Matches 63 Wins 18 Losses
By Submissions 37 5
By Points 15 9
By Advantages 7 1
By Decision 3 3
By DQ 1 0

5.1. Submission W/L Methods

Submission Method 37 Wins 5 Losses
Choke From Back 9 1
Kata Gatame 3 0
Inside Heel Hook 2 0
Ezekiel 1 0
Omoplata 1 0
Submission 1 0
Guillotine 1 0
Rear Naked Choke 1 0
Armlock 1 0
Arm in Ezekiel 1 0
Bow and Arrow 1 0
Armbar 5 1
Choke 2 0
Kimura 1 0
Shoulder Pressure 1 0
Outside Heel Hook 1 0
Triangle 1 1
Kneebar 1 0
Wristlock 1 0
Toe Hold 1 1
Mounted Triangle 1 0
Calf Slicer 0 1

6. Gutemberg Pereira’s Fight History

Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Weight Class Stage
2017 Chicago Summer Open Steven Patterson W Choke From Back 100 Kg RR
2017 Chicago Summer Open Josh Hinger W Triangle 100 Kg F
2017 Chicago Summer Open Willian Porter W Kneebar ABS 4
2017 Chicago Summer Open Josh Hinger W Wristlock ABS SF
2017 Chicago Summer Open Keenan Cornelius L Triangle ABS F
2017 San Diego Pro Gustavo Dias W Points Over 94 Kg F
2017 ACB JJ P Felipe Pena L Calf Slicer 95 Kg 4F
2018 Pan American Mahamad Aly W Pts:0x0, Adv ABS R2
2018 Pan American Fellipe Andrew W Toe Hold ABS 4F
2018 Pan American Tommy Langaker W Choke From Back ABS SF
2018 Pan American Leandro Lo L Pts:2x0 ABS F
2018 Chicago Spring Open Jared Dopp W Pts:4x4, Adv 100 Kg F
2018 Chicago Spring Open Matt Leighton W Choke From Back ABS SF
2018 Chicago Spring Open Horlando Monteiro W Choke From Back ABS F
2018 Fight 2 Win 70 Tim Spriggs W Referee Decision Over 93 Kg SPF
2018 World Championship Diogo Sampaio W Pts:8x8, Adv ABS RD
2018 World Championship Tim Spriggs L Pts:4x0 ABS 8F
2018 Grand Slam Tokyo Wanderson Amakawa W Armbar 110 Kg F
2018 King of Mats R. Evangelista W Pts:4x0 110 Kg RR
2018 King of Mats Adam Wardzinski L Pts:2x0 110 Kg RR
2018 King of Mats Gabriel Arges W Pts:2x2, Adv 110 Kg RR
2018 King of Mats Tanner Rice W Pts:2x2, Adv 110 Kg RR
2019 Fight 2 Win 103 Alexandre Ceconi W Mounted Triangle ABS SPF
2019 Pan American Roberto Torralbas W Pts:17x2 100 Kg 8F
2019 Pan American Helton Jose W Pts:12x0 100 Kg 4F
2019 Pan American Fellipe Andrew L Pts:2x0 100 Kg SF
2019 Pan American Hugo Leandro W Bow and Arrow ABS R2
2019 Pan American Mahamad Aly W Pts:4x2 ABS 4F
2019 Pan American Lucas Barbosa L Pts:0x0, Adv ABS SF
2019 Fight 2 Win 111 Erberth Santos L Referee Decision 95 Kg SPF
2019 Chicago Spring Open Brian Beaury W Choke From Back 100 Kg F
2019 World Championship Rafael Vasconcelos W Choke 100 Kg R1
2019 World Championship Guilherme Augusto L Pts:3x0 100 Kg 4F
2019 Fight 2 Win 117 Kaynan Duarte L Referee Decision 94 Kg SPF
2019 Fight 2 Win 125 Rudson Mateus L Armbar 105 Kg SPF
2020 BJJ Bet Rider Zuchi W Kata Gatame 95 Kg SPF
2020 Rio Challenge Jose Neto W Kimura ABS 4F
2020 Rio Challenge Hygor Brito W Armbar ABS SF
2020 Rio Challenge Jose Farias W Ezekiel ABS F
2020 Grand Slam RJ Anderson Santos W Pts:9x0 94 Kg 8F
2020 Grand Slam RJ Hygor Brito W Choke From Back 94 Kg 4F
2020 Grand Slam RJ Maique Azevedo W Armbar 94 Kg SF
2020 Grand Slam RJ Rider Zuchi W Pts:8x0 94 Kg F
2021 BJJ Stars 5 Nicholas Meregali W Pts:0x0, Adv 94 Kg 4F
2021 BJJ Stars 5 Lucas Barbosa W Referee Decision 94 Kg SF
2021 BJJ Stars 5 Felipe Pena L Pts:2x0 94 Kg F
2021 Grand Slam AD Renato Cardoso W Shoulder Pressure 94 Kg SF
2021 Grand Slam AD Patrick Gaudio L Toe Hold 94 Kg F
2021 WP BR Qualifier Erich Munis W Pts:1x0 120 Kg 4F
2021 WP BR Qualifier Max Mendes W Pts:8x0 120 Kg SF
2021 World Pro Paulo Brasil W Pts:4x0 120 Kg 4F
2021 World Pro Rodrigo Ribeiro W DQ 120 Kg SF
2021 World Pro Thiago Borges W Pts:12x0 120 Kg F
2021 BJJ Stars Erberth Santos L Referee Decision 100 Kg SPF
2021 BJJ Stars Marcus Ribeiro W Pts:2x2, Adv 100 Kg SPF
2021 BRA Qualifiers Tacio Carneiro W Pts:1x0 120 Kg 4F
2021 BRA Qualifiers R. Evagelista W Choke From Back 120 Kg F
2021 World Pro Roosevelt Sousa W Pts:2x1 120 Kg SF
2021 World Pro Walter Santos W Pts:15x0 120 Kg F
2022 Sul Brasileiro Gabriel Oliveira W Omoplata Over 100 Kg SF
2022 Sul Brasileiro Gabriel Danielski W Armbar Over 100 Kg F
2022 ADCC BR2 Trials Jacson Silva W Inside Heel Hook Over 99 Kg 8F
2022 ADCC BR2 Trials Antonio Assef W Outside Heel Hook Over 99 Kg 4F
2022 ADCC BR2 Trials Vinicius Castro W Inside Heel Hook Over 99 Kg SF
2022 ADCC BR2 Trials Leonardo Andrade W Kata Gatame Over 99 Kg F
2022 Grand Slam LDN Lukasz Przybylski W Choke From Back 120 Kg R1
2022 Grand Slam LDN Andrzej Iwat W Kata Gatame 120 Kg 4F
2022 Grand Slam LDN Bjorn Wallat W Submission 120 Kg SF
2022 Grand Slam LDN Wallace Costa L Pts:2x2 120 Kg F
2022 Pan American Orlando Baccino W Armbar Over 100 Kg 4F
2022 Pan American Roosevelt Sousa W Choke Over 100 Kg SF
2022 Pan American Roberto Abreu L Pts:2x0 Over 100 Kg F
2022 BJJ Stars Felipe Andrew W Guillotine Over 99 Kg SPF
2022 Brasileiro Anderson Munis W Rear Naked Choke ABS R1
2022 Brasileiro Harrysson Pereira W Armlock ABS SF
2022 Brasileiro Mason Fowler L Choke From Back Over 100 Kg 4F
2022 World Championship Renato Tagliari W Choke From Back Over 100 Kg 4F
2022 World Championship Guilherme Augusto W Referee Decision Over 100 Kg SF
2022 World Championship Victor Hugo L Pts:9x2 Over 100 Kg F
2022 South American Nycollas Xavier W Arm in Ezekiel ABS 4F
2022 South American Gabriel Henrique W Pts:4x2 ABS F

7. Gutemberg Pereira’s Top Fight Links

Gutemberg Pereira vs Brian Beaury / Chicago Spring Open 2019

Gutemberg Pereira v Marcus "Scooby" Ribeiro / Brasileiro 2022

Gutemberg Pereira v Nycollas Xavier / Sul-Americano 2022

Gutemberg Pereira v Harryson Pereira / Brasileiro 2022

Gutemberg Pereira vs Mahamed Aly / Pan Championship 2018

Gutemberg Pereira vs Tommy Langaker / Pan Championship 2018


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