Lucas Barbosa (martial artist)

{{short description|Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist from Brazil (born 1992)}}

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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.{{Cite web |title=Lucas |url=https://bjjfanatics.com/blogs/fighters/lucas-hulk-barbosa |access-date=22 January 2023 |website=BJJ Fanatics |language=en}} He took up martial arts at the age of 10, starting with Taekwondo then Judo and Muay Thai. At 15 Barbosa began Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) under various coaches from Diego Lopes to Cristiano Carioca and André Galvão.{{cite web | title=Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa | website=Attack The Back | date=30 June 2021 | url=https://www.attacktheback.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa/}} 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.

Grappling career

Barbosa was awarded his Brown Belt in BJJ by Fabiano and Márcio Rodrigues. It was at Brown Belt that Barbosa's grappling career took off. In 2014, he was involved with "THE TEAM" in 2014, a web series developed by Copa Podio, a sports league that showed BJJ competitions on television. Barbosa's strong performance earned him a spot later that year at the competition's main which was on Pay-per-view.

In 2015, Barbosa won the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a Brown Belt.{{Cite web |last=O'Donnell |first=Danny |date=3 February 2022 |title=BJJ world champ Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa moves to MMA, set for PFL debut |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/2/3/22915559/bjj-world-champ-lucas-hulk-barbosa-moves-to-mma-set-for-pfl-debut |access-date=22 January 2023 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en |archive-date=22 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122031200/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/2/3/22915559/bjj-world-champ-lucas-hulk-barbosa-moves-to-mma-set-for-pfl-debut |url-status=live }} As a result, Fabiano awarded Barbosa his Black Belt in BJJ.

Shortly afterwards, Barbosa moved to San Diego, California, to join Atos Jiu-Jitsu under André Galvão. Since moving to Atos Jiu-Jitsu, Barbosa has won most major BJJ tournaments at Black Belt level including the World Championship and the World No-GI Championship. He also is a multiple-time medalist at the ADCC World Championship.

=2020=

Barbosa was invited to compete in the Third Coast Grappling grand prix 6 on 12 September 2020.{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Third Coast Grappling Kumite 6 Bracket Released |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-6-bracket-released/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=24 August 2020 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095226/https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-6-bracket-released/ |url-status=live }} He withdrew from the event due to undisclosed reasons.{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Third Coast Grappling Kumite 6 Suffers Another Two Pullouts |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-6-suffers-another-two-pullouts/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=2 September 2020 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095220/https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-6-suffers-another-two-pullouts/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Third Coast Grappling Kumite 7 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-7-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=27 September 2020 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095230/https://jitsmagazine.com/third-coast-grappling-kumite-7-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }}

Barbosa represented ATOS in a team-grappling event at Subversiv 4 on 31 October 2020.{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Full Team Lineups Announced For Subversiv 4 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/full-team-lineups-announced-for-subversiv-4/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=28 October 2020 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095224/https://jitsmagazine.com/full-team-lineups-announced-for-subversiv-4/ |url-status=live }} He led his team to victory in the tournament, defeating all four of his opponents on the night.{{cite web |title=Subversiv 4 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/subversiv-4-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=November 2020 |access-date=28 January 2023}}

=2021=

Barbosa was invited to compete in a heavyweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 5 on 6 February 2021.{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=BJJ Stars 5 Heavyweight Grand Prix Lineup Announced |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-5-heavyweight-grand-prix-lineup-announced/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=14 January 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095222/https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-5-heavyweight-grand-prix-lineup-announced/ |url-status=live }} He defeated Yuri Simões on points in the first round but lost a decision to Gutemberg Pereira in the semi-final.{{cite web |title=BJJ Stars 5 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-5-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=7 February 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154609/https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-5-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} Barbosa then led ATOS once again at Subversiv 5 on 1 May 2021.{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Kian |title=Team Lineups Announced For Subversiv 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/team-lineups-announced-for-subversiv-5/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=30 April 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128134949/https://jitsmagazine.com/team-lineups-announced-for-subversiv-5/ |url-status=live }} Barbosa once again won all of his matches and ATOS won the tournament for the second time.{{cite web |title=Subversiv 5 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/subversiv-5-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=2 May 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023}}

Barbosa competed in the main event of Fight 2 Win 174 against Aaron 'Tex' Johnson on 18 June 2021, and lost a decision.{{cite web |title=Fight 2 Win 174 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-174-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=20 June 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095223/https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-174-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} On 26 June 2021, he defeat Matheus Diniz on points at BJJ Stars 6.{{cite web |title=BJJ Stars 6 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-6-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=27 June 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127132527/https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-6-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} He was then invited to compete in the first Road to ADCC event on 17 July 2021, against William Tackett.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Full Lineup Announced For First Road To ADCC Superfight Event |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-first-road-to-adcc-superfight-event/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=19 June 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103081316/https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-first-road-to-adcc-superfight-event/ |url-status=live }} Barbosa managed to score thirty-four points against Tackett during their match and won by a wide margin.{{cite web |title=The Road To ADCC Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/the-road-to-adcc-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=18 July 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023}}

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.{{cite web |title=BJJ Bet 2 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-bet-2-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=3 August 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202113705/https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-bet-2-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |title=BJJ Stars 7 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-7-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=9 November 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023}} Barbosa competed in the inaugural Raw Grappling Championship event on 12 November 2021, in a superfight against Gerard Labinski, submitting him with an armbar.{{cite web |title=Raw Grappling Championship 1 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/raw-grappling-1-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=16 November 2021 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127055641/https://jitsmagazine.com/raw-grappling-1-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }}

=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.{{cite web |title=BJJ Stars 8 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-8-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=May 2022 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209124718/https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-8-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} He was then invited to compete in the 2022 ADCC World Championship as a result of winning a medal at the event in 2019.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=ADCC Hands Out Five More Invites For 2022 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-hands-out-five-more-invites-for-2022/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=10 March 2022 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128095230/https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-hands-out-five-more-invites-for-2022/ |url-status=live }} He defeated Santeri Lilius, Josh Hinger, and Vagner Rocha before losing to Giancarlo Bodoni in the final and earning a silver medal.{{cite web |title=ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-2022-live-results-play-by-play-analysis-highlights-more/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=18 September 2022 |access-date=28 January 2023 |archive-date=2 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202161444/https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-2022-live-results-play-by-play-analysis-highlights-more/ |url-status=live }}

=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.{{cite web |title=IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con International 2023 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-jiu-jitsu-con-international-2023-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=2 September 2023 |access-date=2 September 2023 |archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902101711/https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-jiu-jitsu-con-international-2023-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |title=IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con No Gi International 2023 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-jiu-jitsu-con-no-gi-international-2023-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=3 September 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903090227/https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-jiu-jitsu-con-no-gi-international-2023-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }}

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.{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Gordon Ryan To Face Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa At Who's Number One 21 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/gordon-ryan-to-face-lucas-hulk-barbosa-at-whos-number-one-21/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=2 October 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154521/https://jitsmagazine.com/gordon-ryan-to-face-lucas-hulk-barbosa-at-whos-number-one-21/ |url-status=live }} Ryan later withdrew from the match due to a rib injury,{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Gordon Ryan Withdraws From All Matches This Year Due To Rib Injury |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/gordon-ryan-withdraws-from-all-matches-this-year-due-to-rib-injury/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=25 November 2023 |access-date=28 November 2023}} and was replaced by his teammate Giancarlo Bodoni.{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Kian |title=Giancarlo Bodoni Replaces Gordon Ryan At Who's Number One 21 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/giancarlo-bodoni-replaces-gordon-ryan-at-whos-number-one-21/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=28 November 2023 |access-date=28 November 2023 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154616/https://jitsmagazine.com/giancarlo-bodoni-replaces-gordon-ryan-at-whos-number-one-21/ |url-status=live }} Barbosa lost the match by judge's decision.{{cite web |title=Who's Number One 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/whos-number-one-21-marinho-vs-lovato-jr-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=December 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023 |archive-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201085701/https://jitsmagazine.com/whos-number-one-21-marinho-vs-lovato-jr-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }}

=2024=

Barbosa competed against AJ Agazarm at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Full Lineup Announced For Pit Submission Series 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-pit-submission-series-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=23 May 2024 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154519/https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-pit-submission-series-5/ |url-status=live }} He won the match by decision.{{cite web |title=Elite Grapplers Dominate UFC Veterans In Pit Submission Series 5 Results |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/elite-grapplers-dominate-ufc-veterans-in-pit-submission-series-5-results/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154620/https://jitsmagazine.com/elite-grapplers-dominate-ufc-veterans-in-pit-submission-series-5-results/ |url-status=live }}

Barbosa was due to compete at EBI 21: The Absolutes on June 2, 2024.{{cite web |last1=de Souza |first1=Diogo |title=EBI Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With EBI 21: The Absolutes |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ebi-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-ebi-21-the-absolutes/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=23 March 2024 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154625/https://jitsmagazine.com/ebi-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-ebi-21-the-absolutes/ |url-status=live }} He later withdrew from the event and was replaced by Brandon George.{{cite web |title=EBI 21: The Absolutes Full Preview |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ebi-21-the-absolutes-full-preview/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=29 May 2024 |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730154537/https://jitsmagazine.com/ebi-21-the-absolutes-full-preview/ |url-status=live }}

Barbosa was due to compete against Isaque Bahiense at BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition on August 3, 2024.{{cite web |title=BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition Full Preview |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-stars-13-vikings-edition-full-preview/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=31 July 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{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa Enters Under 80kg Division At Craig Jones Invitational |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-enters-under-80kg-division-at-craig-jones-invitational/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=1 June 2024 |archive-date=1 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601075151/https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-enters-under-80kg-division-at-craig-jones-invitational/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Full Updated Competitor List For The Craig Jones Invitational |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/full-updated-competitor-list-for-the-craig-jones-invitational/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=1 June 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.{{cite web |title=Craig Jones Invitational 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/craig-jones-invitational-2024-live-results-play-by-play-analysis-highlights-more/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=17 August 2024}}

Mixed martial arts career

Barbosa made his debut in 2011 where he lost a split decision against Geydson Cardoso.

In 2012, Barbosa faced Tiago Sena twice, winning by Submission and then TKO.

In 2020, Barbosa stated in an interview that he planned to return to MMA due to financial incentives as well as seeking more challenges.{{Cite web |title=Lucas Barbosa Talks Of MMA Plans {{!}} BJJ Heroes |url=https://www.bjjheroes.com/interview/lucas-barbosa-talks-of-mma-plans |access-date=22 January 2023 |archive-date=22 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122032951/https://www.bjjheroes.com/interview/lucas-barbosa-talks-of-mma-plans |url-status=live }} He reiterated this in 2021, announcing his intention to return by the end of the year.{{cite web |last1=Rollo |first1=Ian |title=Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa Plans MMA Return For 2021 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-plans-mma-return-for-2021/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=28 November 2020 |access-date=28 January 2023}}

In February 2022, it was announced that Barbosa was scheduled to fight Troy Green at the PFL Challenger Series 2. However Green withdrew from the fight and no replacement was found.{{Cite web |last1=Staff |last2=Staff |date=24 February 2022 |title=Two Bouts Moved to Catchweight at PFL Challenger Series 2 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/24/two-bouts-move-catchweight-pfl-challenger-series-2/ |access-date=22 January 2023 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=22 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122035900/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/24/two-bouts-move-catchweight-pfl-challenger-series-2/ |url-status=live }}

In August 2022, it was announced that Barbosa was scheduled to fight Elmar Umarov at PFL 7.{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Kian |date=3 August 2022 |title=Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa Set For MMA Return At PFL 7 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-set-for-mma-return-at-pfl-7/ |access-date=22 January 2023 |website=Jitsmagazine.com |language=en-US |archive-date=30 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730155030/https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-set-for-mma-return-at-pfl-7/ |url-status=live }} However Umarov withdrew due to illness.{{Cite web |title=Grappling Ace Lucas Barbosa Among Welterweights Announced for PFL Challenger Series |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/grappling-ace-lucas-barbosa-among-170012152.html |access-date=22 January 2023 |website=www.yahoo.com |date=14 December 2022 |language=en-US}}

Barbosa faced Itso Babulaidze at PFL Challenger Series 9 on 27 January 2023. After a strong start, Barbosa faded as the bout went and he lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Knapp |first1=Brian |title=Professional Fighters League Signs Thad Jean on Week 1 of PFL Challenger Series |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Professional-Fighters-League-Signs-Thad-Jean-on-Week-1-of-PFL-Challenger-Series-189038 |website=Sherdog |access-date=28 January 2023 |language=en |archive-date=28 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128045120/https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Professional-Fighters-League-Signs-Thad-Jean-on-Week-1-of-PFL-Challenger-Series-189038 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Kian |title=Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa Loses Decision At PFL Challenger Series 2023 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-loses-decision-at-pfl-challenger-series-2023/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=28 January 2023 |access-date=3 September 2023 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903112219/https://jitsmagazine.com/lucas-hulk-barbosa-loses-decision-at-pfl-challenger-series-2023/ |url-status=live }}

Championships and accomplishments

= Brazilian jiu-jitsu / Submission wrestling =

List of achievements at black belt level:

World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion (2018{{efn|name=Closed bracket with teammate|Closed bracket with teammate}})
4 x World IBJJF No-Gi champion (2017,{{efn|name=Weight and absolute|Weight and absolute}} 2016, 2015)
2 x Pan-American IBJJF Champion (2019,{{efn|name=Absolute|Absolute}} 2018)
Pan-American IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2021,{{efn|name=Absolute}} 2020{{cite web | title=Athlete Results | website=Athlete Results | date=22 February 1999 | url=https://ibjjf.com/athletes/lucas-barbosa}})
European Open IBJJF Champion (2018{{efn|name=Absolute}})
2 x Asian IBJJF Champion (2018,{{efn|name=Weight and absolute}} 2017)
UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion, Los Angeles (2017{{cite web | title=Results, ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM JIU-JITSU WORLD TOUR 2017-2018 - LOS ANGELES | website=Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro | date=22 January 2023 | url=https://ajptour.com/en/event/9/results | access-date=22 January 2023 | archive-date=22 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122104212/https://ajptour.com/en/event/9/results | url-status=live }})
UAEJJF Grand Slam Champion, Abu Dhabi (2019{{cite web | title=Results, ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM JIU-JITSU WORLD TOUR 2018-2019 - ABU DHABI | website=Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro | date=22 January 2023 | url=https://ajptour.com/en/event/121/results}})
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{{efn|name=Weight and absolute}})
Chicago Summer Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2016{{efn|name=Weight and absolute}})
Dallas Fall Open IBJJF Champion (2017{{efn|name=Weight and absolute}})
2nd place ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (2022)
2nd place World IBJJF Championship (2021)
2nd place European Open IBJJF No-Gi Champion (2018{{efn|name=Weight and absolute}})
2nd place Pan IBJJF Championship (2017)
2nd place Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship (2021, 2020{{efn|name=Absolute}})
3rd place ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (2019)
3rd place European Open IBJJF (2018{{cite web| title=IBJJF Euros 2018| website=IBJJF| url=https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/849/PublicResults| access-date=22 January 2023| archive-date=3 December 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203152335/https://www.ibjjfdb.com/ChampionshipResults/849/PublicResults| url-status=live}})