Jackson Sousa

Jackson Sousa dos Santos
Born (1990-01-24) January 24, 1990
Rio de Janeiro
Other names Jack
Nationality Brazilian
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Team Checkmat
Trainer Ricardo Vieira
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Competitor for Brazil
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2015 Heavyweight (black)[1]
2013 Heavyweight (brown)[2]
2013 Open class (brown)[3]
World No-Gi Championship
2014 Heavyweight (black)[4]
2013 Heavyweight (black)[5]
European Championship (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
2014 Heavyweight (black)[6]
2014 Open class (black)[7]
2013 Heavyweight (brown)[8]
2012 Heavyweight (brown)[9]
2012 Open class (brown)[10]
European No-Gi (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
2015 Open class (black)[11]
2015 Heavyweight (black)[12]
Pan No-Gi (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
2014 Open class (black)[13]
2014 Heavyweight (black)[14]
Abu Dhabi World Professional
2015 95KG (black)[15]
Dallas International Open
2014 Open class (black)[16]
2014 Heavyweight (black)[17]
Las Vegas Spring International Open
2014 Open class (black)[18]
2014 Heavyweight (black)[19]
Rome International Open
2014 Open class (black)[20]
2014 Heavyweight (black)[21]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2012 Heavyweight (brown)[22]
2010 Middleweight (purple)[23]
2008 Middleweight (blue)[24]
Brazilian National No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2012 Heavyweight (brown)[25]
2012 Open class (brown)[26]
2011 Heavyweight (brown)[27]
2011 Open class (brown)[28]
2010 Middleweight (brown)[29]
2009 Middleweight (purple)[30]
South American Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2011 Heavyweight (brown)[31]
2011 Open class (brown)[32]
2010 Middleweight (brown)[33]
2010 Open class (brown)[34]
2009 Middleweight (purple)[35]
2009 Open class (purple)[36]
CBJJE World Championship
2012 Heavyweight (brown)[37]
2012 Open class (brown)[38]
2011 Open class (brown)[39]

Jackson Sousa dos Santos is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and instructor who has won various gold medals at international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championships, such as the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the World Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the European Championship and the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship. He is a black belt under Ricardo Vieira and competes for the CheckMat team. Sousa's training partners include several notable fighters, including Marcus Almeida, Lucas Leite and Michelle Nicolini.

Biography

Born on 24 January 1990 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sousa started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of ten under Fernando "Terere" Augusto.[40] At the age of 16, he joined the CheckMat team, founded by the brothers Ricardo Vieira, Leo Vieira and Leandro Vieira and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.[41] Jackson Sousa dos Santos lives in London, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro.

Professional career

Sousa has competed in numerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships at the international level. In 2011, he won gold in the heavyweight division and silver in the absolute division at the South American Jiu-Jitsu Championship.[42] In the same year, he also won gold in both heavyweight and absolute divisions at the Brazilian National No-Gi Championship.[43] In 2012, Sousa won gold in the heavyweight division and silver in the absolute division at the European Championship in Lisbon, Portugal.[44] He also won five more gold medals that year at the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the Brazilian National No-Gi Championship and the CBJJE World Championship.[45][46][47] In December 2012, the international Jiu-Jitsu community was disappointed when a super fight between Sousa and one of his biggest opponents, Keenan Cornelius, was cancelled due to the fact that Sousa was denied his visa for the US.[48][49][50] Sousa's first appearance in an American competition was finally made possible in 2013 when his US visa application was approved after four unsuccessful attempts in 2010, 2011 and 2012.[51][52][53] Sousa rose to fame winning gold in the heavyweight division and bronze in the absolute division in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Long Beach, California.[54] He lost the semi-final in the absolute division against Keenan Cornelius in what constituted one of the most awaited fights between two star brown belt athlets that year.[55][56] Sousa was awarded his black belt by his master Ricardo Vieira in October 2013 and subsequently won gold in the heavyweight division at the World No-Gi Championship in Long Beach, California.[57][58][59] In 2014, Sousa won gold in the heavyweight division and silver in the open class at the European Championships in Lisbon.[60][61] He also won silver in the heavyweight division at the World No-Gi Championships in Long Beach,[62] as well as gold in the open class and bronze in the heavyweight division at the Pan No-Gi Championships in New York.[63][64] In the same year, Sousa won several other international tournaments, including the Dallas International Open (double gold in the open class and heavyweight division),[65][66] Las Vegas Spring International Open (double gold in the open class and heavyweight division),[67][68] and Rome International Open (gold in heavyweight and silver in the open class).[69][70] In 2015, Sousa won bronze in the heavyweight division at the World Championships in Long Beach[71] and silver in the heavyweight division of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships.[72]

References

  1. ↑ IBJJF (May 31, 2015). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  2. ↑ IBJJF (October 18, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  3. ↑ IBJJF (October 18, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  4. ↑ IBJJF (May 10, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  5. ↑ IBJJF (November 6, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  6. ↑ IBJJF (January 19, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  7. ↑ IBJJF (January 19, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  8. ↑ IBJJF (October 18, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  9. ↑ IBJJF (2012). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  10. ↑ IBJJF (2012). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  11. ↑ IBJJF (April 12, 2015). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  12. ↑ IBJJF (April 12, 2015). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  13. ↑ IBJJF (July 10, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  14. ↑ IBJJF (July 10, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  15. ↑ IBJJF (April 25, 2015). Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship 2015 - Results. UAEJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  16. ↑ IBJJF (September 18, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  17. ↑ IBJJF (September 18, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  18. ↑ IBJJF (May 9, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  19. ↑ IBJJF (May 9, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  20. ↑ IBJJF (April 11, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  21. ↑ IBJJF (April 11, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  22. ↑ IBJJF (June 28, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  23. ↑ IBJJF (2010). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  24. ↑ IBJJF (2008). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  25. ↑ IBJJF (July 8, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  26. ↑ IBJJF (July 8, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  27. ↑ IBJJF (2011). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  28. ↑ IBJJF (2011). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  29. ↑ IBJJF (2010). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  30. ↑ IBJJF (2009). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  31. ↑ IBJJF (2011). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  32. ↑ IBJJF (2011). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  33. ↑ IBJJF (2010). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  34. ↑ IBJJF (2010). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  35. ↑ IBJJF (2009). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  36. ↑ IBJJF (2009). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  37. ↑ CJJE (July 29, 2012). Resultado do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Esportivo 2012. CJJE, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  38. ↑ CJJE (July 29, 2012). Resultado do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Esportivo 2012. CJJE, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  39. ↑ CJJE (May 13, 2011). Resultado Oficial do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Esportivo 2011. CJJE, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  40. ↑ Daniotti, Oscar (September 3, 2012). "Jackson Souza: - Minha maior vitória foi mudar meu destino, pois quando você vem de uma comunidade carente, não tem tantas escolhas" . Faixa Preta, Retrieved on 21 November 2013.
  41. ↑ BJJ Heroes (October 18, 2011). "Checkmat Team" . BJJ Heroes, Retrieved on 21 November 2013.
  42. ↑ IBJJF (2011). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  43. ↑ IBJJF (2011). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  44. ↑ IBJJF (2012). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  45. ↑ IBJJF (June 28, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  46. ↑ IBJJF (July 8, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  47. ↑ CJJE (July 29, 2012). Resultado do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Esportivo 2012. CJJE, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  48. ↑ Ivan Trindade (November 9, 2012). "Cornelius vs Sousa? Lloyd Irvin says Ok" . Graciemag, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  49. ↑ Callum Medcraft (2013). "Checkmat's powerhouse: Jackson Sousa", JiuJitsu Style Magazine, p. 52-54.
  50. ↑ Vitor Freitas (November 6, 2012). "Brazilian national absolute champ: 'I’d have no problem facing Cornelius'" . Graciemag, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  51. ↑ Ulrike Schuster (April 20, 2013). "Unerfüllter Traum", Nordbayerischer Kurier, p. 60.
  52. ↑ Shoyoroll/Eat Films (August 6, 2013). "Shoyoroll x Eat Films present Jackson Sousa" . Shoyoroll/Eat Films, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  53. ↑ Grapplers Review (October 23, 2013). "Jackson Sousa Interview" . GrapplersReview, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  54. ↑ IBJJF (October 18, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  55. ↑ Graciemag (June 23, 2013). "Jackson Sousa talks WC gold, defeat to Keenan at open" . Graciemag, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  56. ↑ Lex Fridman (June 1, 2013). "Keenan Cornelius vs Jackson Souza Dos Santos - Worlds 2013 Absolute Semi" . Youtube, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  57. ↑ Erin Herle (October 12, 2013). "Jackson Sousa of Checkmat receives his black belt from Ricardo Vieira" . Graciemag, Retrieved on 21 November 2012.
  58. ↑ IBJJF (November 6, 2013). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  59. ↑ Vitor Freitas (June 21, 2013). "Jackson comenta ouro mundial e derrota para Keenan no absoluto" . Graciemag, Retrieved on 22 November 2013.
  60. ↑ IBJJF (January 19, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  61. ↑ IBJJF (January 19, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  62. ↑ IBJJF (May 10, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  63. ↑ IBJJF (July 10, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  64. ↑ IBJJF (July 10, 2014). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  65. ↑ IBJJF (September 18, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  66. ↑ IBJJF (September 18, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  67. ↑ IBJJF (May 9, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  68. ↑ IBJJF (May 9, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 26 August 2014.
  69. ↑ IBJJF (April 11, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  70. ↑ IBJJF (April 11, 2014). Official BJJ Results. IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  71. ↑ IBJJF (May 31, 2015). "Official BJJ Results" . IBJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
  72. ↑ IBJJF (April 25, 2015). Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship 2015 - Results. UAEJJF, Retrieved on 5 October 2015.
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