Lucas Barbosa

Lucas Daniel Silva Barbosa (born 13 February 1992), commonly known as Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA), submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt competitor.

Having conquered nearly every major title in the sport; being a World and Pan American champion (Gi and No-Gi), European Open and Asian IBJJF champion as well as a two-time ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship medalist, Barbosa is regarded as one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu athletes of his generation.

Background Lucas Daniel Barbosa was born on 13 February 1992, in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil. He took up martial arts at the age of 10, starting with Taekwondo then Judo and Muay Thai. After being promoted to purple belt, Barbosa moved to Rio to train at Márcio Rodrigues's academy, receiving the nickname "Hulk" from his training partners. As a result, Fabiano awarded Barbosa his Black Belt in BJJ. He withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons. He was matched at the promotion's next event instead, in a superfight against Guilherme Augusto. Barbosa won a unanimous decision against Augusto at the event on 26 September 2020.

Barbosa represented ATOS in a team-grappling event at Subversiv 4 on 31 October 2020. He led his team to victory in the tournament, defeating all four of his opponents on the night.

2021 Barbosa was invited to compete in a heavyweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 5 on 6 February 2021. He defeated Yuri Simões on points in the first round but lost a decision to Gutemberg Pereira in the semi-final. Barbosa then led ATOS once again at Subversiv 5 on 1 May 2021. Barbosa once again won all of his matches and ATOS won the tournament for the second time.

Barbosa competed in the main event of Fight 2 Win 174 against Aaron 'Tex' Johnson on 18 June 2021, and lost a decision. On 26 June 2021, he defeat Matheus Diniz on points at BJJ Stars 6. He was then invited to compete in the first Road to ADCC event on 17 July 2021, against William Tackett. Barbosa managed to score thirty-four points against Tackett during their match and won by a wide margin.

Barbosa then competed in a no gi grand prix at BJJ Bet 2 on 1 August 2021, and defeated all three of his opponents to win the tournament. He was then invited to compete in the main event of BJJ Stars 7 against UFC veteran Gilbert Burns on 6 November 2021, and he submitted Burns with a rear-naked choke. Barbosa competed in the inaugural Raw Grappling Championship event on 12 November 2021, in a superfight against Gerard Labinski, submitting him with an armbar.

2022

Barbosa competed in a middleweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 8 on 15 February 2022, and defeated his first two opponents before losing to Micael Galvão in the final. He was then invited to compete in the 2022 ADCC World Championship as a result of winning a medal at the event in 2019. He defeated Santeri Lilius, Josh Hinger, and Vagner Rocha before losing to Giancarlo Bodoni in the final and earning a silver medal.

2023 Barbosa competed in the IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con International on 1 September 2023 and won gold medals in both the heavyweight and absolute gi divisions. He returned to compete in the no gi edition of the event later that day, winning a silver medal at heavyweight and a bronze medal in the absolute division.

Barbosa was scheduled to challenge Gordon Ryan for the WNO heavyweight title at Who's Number One 21: Ryan v Barbosa on 30 November 2023. Ryan later withdrew from the match due to a rib injury, and was replaced by his teammate Giancarlo Bodoni. Barbosa lost the match by judge's decision.

2024 Barbosa competed against AJ Agazarm at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024. He won the match by decision.

Barbosa was due to compete at EBI 21: The Absolutes on June 2, 2024. He later withdrew from the event and was replaced by Brandon George.

Barbosa was due to compete against Isaque Bahiense at BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition on August 3, 2024. But he withdrew from the match and was replaced by Alexandre de Jesus.

Barbosa competed in the -80 kg division at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational on August 16–17, 2024 He beat Kenta Iwamoto by decision in the opening round and submitted Jozef Chen in the quarter-final before losing a decision to Levi Jones-Leary in the semi-final.

2025 Barbosa then faced Dory Aoun at Who’s Number One 28 on June 13, 2025. He won the match by decision.

Mixed martial arts career

Barbosa made his debut in 2011 where he lost a split decision against Geydson Cardoso. He reiterated this in 2021, announcing his intention to return by the end of the year.

In February 2022, it was announced that Barbosa was scheduled to fight Troy Green at the PFL Challenger Series 2.

In August 2022, it was announced that Barbosa was scheduled to fight Elmar Umarov at PFL 7. However Umarov withdrew due to illness.

Barbosa faced Itso Babulaidze at PFL Challenger Series 9 on 27 January 2023.

Championships and accomplishments Brazilian jiu-jitsu / Submission wrestling List of achievements at black belt level: ) European Open IBJJF Champion (2018) 2 x Asian IBJJF Champion (2018, 2017) UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion, Los Angeles (2017 ) UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion, Abu Dhabi (2019 ) American Nationals IBJJF Champion (2017) American Nationals IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2017, 2016) FIVE Super League LHW Champion (2017) Chicago Summer Open IBJJF Champion (2016) Chicago Summer Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2016) Dallas Fall Open IBJJF Champion (2017) 2nd place ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (2022) 2nd place World IBJJF Championship (2021 )

List of achievements in lower belts divisions: World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion (2015 brown) UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2015 brown) South American IBJJF Champion (2014 brown) CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Champion (2014 brown) Rio Fall Open IBJJF Champion (2015 brown) Rio Fall Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2015 brown)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Itso Babulaidze Decision (unanimous) PFL Challenger Series 9

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Tiago Sena TKO (punches) Roraima Show Fight 10

Boa Vista, Brazil Win

Tiago Sena Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Roraima Show Fight 9

Boa Vista, Brazil Loss

Geydson Manfrinny Cardoso Decision (split) Boa Vista Combat 2

Boa Vista, Brazil

Instructor lineage Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie → Reyson Gracie → Osvaldo Alves → Pascoal Duarte → Diego Lopes → André Fabiano → Lucas Barbosa