Isaque Bahiense Explained

Isaque Bahiense is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt world champion competitor and professor, and founder of the Dream Art Project.[1] He had trained at Alliance Jiu Jitsu previously.[2]

His world champion students include Anna Rodrigues.[3]

Professional grappling career

2020-2021

Bahiense competed at BJJ Bet on September 6, 2020 where he submitted Gregor Gracie with a guillotine.[4] He was then invited to compete in a middleweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 4 on November 14, 2020.[5] He won his first two matches but lost to Leandro Lo in the final.[6]

Bahiense returned at BJJ Stars 5 on February 6, 2021 for a superfight with Roberto Jimenez.[7] He won the match 4-0 on points.[8] He then competed at Big Deal Pro 3 on July 10, 2021 where he defeated Servio Tulio on points.[9] He then won gold in the 85kg division of the Abu Dhabi World Pro on November 18, 2021.[10] On December 12, 2022, Bahiense competed in the middleweight division of the IBJJF World Championship and won a silver medal.[11]

2022-2023

On February 6, 2022, Bahiense won the 88kg division of the ADCC South American trials.[12] He entered the medium-heavyweight division of the IBJJF World Championship on June 5, 2022 and won a silver medal.[13] Bahiense then made his debut at the 2022 ADCC World Championship in the 88kg division, although he lost to eventual champion Giancarlo Bodoni in the opening round.[14] He then competed in the main event BJJ Stars 9 on October 9, 2022 against Micael Galvão.[15] He won the match on penalties.[16] He then competed in the IBJJF Grand Prix 2022 on October 28, where he won gold in the medium-heavyweight division.[17]

He was invited to compete against Tainan Dalpra in the main event of the IBJJF Grand Prix 2023 on March 3, 2023.[18] He lost the match on points.[19] He entered the medium-heavyweight division of the IBJJF World Championship on June 11, 2023 and won a bronze medal.[20]

Bahiense was invited to compete in a superfight against Matheus Spirandeli at BJJ Stars 11 on September 9, 2023.[21] He won the match by submission.[22] Bahiense competed in a rematch against Gustavo Batista in the main event of ADXC 1 on October 20, 2023.[23] [24] He won the match by unanimous decision.[25]

2024

Bahiense competed at the second ADCC South American Trials 2024 on March 9, 2024, where he won a bronze medal at under 88kg.[26]

Bahiense competed in the medium-heavyweight grand prix at BJJ Stars 12 on April 27, 2024.[27] He made it to the semi-final before losing on points to Fellipe Andrew.[28]

Bahiense won a bronze medal in the medium-heavyweight division of the IBJJF World Championship 2024 on June 1, 2024.[29]

Bahiense competed against Joao Gabriel Rocha at Pit Submission Series 6 on June 28, 2024.[30] He lost the match by split decision.[31]

Bahiense was scheduled to compete against Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa at BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition on August 3, 2024.[32] Barbosa was replaced by Alexandre de Jesus on short notice and Bahiense won the match by submission.[33]

Mixed martial arts career

Bahiense announced in November 2023 that he was going to be making his professional MMA debut after the 2024 edition of the IBJJF World Championship.[34]

Instructor lineage

Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Fábio Gurgel > Isaque Bahiense

Notes and References

  1. https://www.flograppling.com/articles/6426020-dream-art-project-the-talent-development-program-creating-champions Dream Art Project: The Talent Development Program Creating Champions
  2. https://www.bjjheroes.com/interview/dream-art-split-from-alliance-what-is-next-for-the-dream-team Dream Art Split From Alliance, What is Next For The Dream Team?
  3. https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/anna-rodrigues Anna Rodrigues
  4. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . BJJ Bet Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 7 September 2020 . 13 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Lindsey . Alex . BJJ Stars 4 Middleweight Grand Prix Fully Announced . Jitsmagazine . 22 September 2020 . 13 August 2023.
  6. Web site: BJJ Stars 4 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 16 November 2020 . 13 August 2023.
  7. Web site: BJJ Stars 5 Heavyweight Grand Prix Preview . Jitsmagazine . 6 February 2021 . 13 August 2023.
  8. Web site: BJJ Stars 5 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 7 February 2021 . 13 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Big Deal Pro 3 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 12 July 2021 . 13 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Abu Dhabi World Pro 2021 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 20 November 2021 . 13 August 2023.
  11. Web site: IBJJF World Championships 2021 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 13 December 2021 . 13 August 2023.
  12. Web site: First ADCC South American Trials Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 7 February 2022 . 13 August 2023.
  13. Web site: IBJJF World Championships 2022 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 7 June 2022 . 13 August 2023.
  14. Web site: ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More . Jitsmagazine . 18 September 2022 . 13 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Jones . Phil . Full Card Confirmed For BJJ Stars 9 . Jitsmagazine . 20 October 2022 . 13 August 2023.
  16. Web site: BJJ Stars 9 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 24 October 2022 . 13 August 2023.
  17. Web site: IBJJF Grand Prix 2022 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 29 October 2022 . 13 August 2023.
  18. Web site: Jones . Phil . First IBJJF Grand Prix Divisions And Superfight Announced For 2023 . Jitsmagazine . 8 January 2023 . 13 August 2023.
  19. Web site: IBJJF Grand Prix 2023: Men's Lightweight And Women's Heavyweight Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 4 March 2023 . 13 August 2023.
  20. Web site: IBJJF World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 5 June 2023 . 13 August 2023.
  21. Web site: Burne . Kathrine . Full Lineup Confirmed For BJJ Stars 11 . Jitsmagazine . 12 August 2023 . 13 August 2023.
  22. Web site: BJJ Stars 11 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 11 September 2023 . 1 October 2023.
  23. Web site: ADXC 1: Isaque Bahiense v Gustavo Batista In 5 Round Gi Main Event . Jitsmagazine . 19 September 2023 . 1 October 2023.
  24. Web site: Gracie, Cyborg, And More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For ADXC 1 . Jitsmagazine . October 2023 . 1 October 2023.
  25. Web site: ADXC 1 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 21 October 2023 . 21 October 2023.
  26. Web site: Second ADCC South American Trials 2024 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 10 March 2024.
  27. Web site: Blackett . Todd . BJJ Stars 12 Full Lineup Announced . Jitsmagazine . 23 March 2024.
  28. Web site: BJJ Stars 12 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 28 April 2024.
  29. Web site: IBJJF World Championship 2024 Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 20 June 2024.
  30. Web site: de Souza . Diogo . Great Pit Submission Series 6 Lineup Announced . Jitsmagazine . 27 July 2024.
  31. Web site: Pit Submission Series 6 Full Results And Review .
  32. Web site: BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition Full Preview . Jitsmagazine . 31 July 2024.
  33. Web site: BJJ Stars 13: Vikings Edition Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 16 August 2024.
  34. Web site: de Souza . Diogo . Isaque Bahiense Announces Transition To MMA . Jitsmagazine . 14 November 2023 . 14 November 2023.