Gesias Cavalcante, better known by his nickname "JZ', is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and luta livre black belt and retired MMA fighter from Rio de Janeiro. Born on July 6, 1983, Gesias Cavalcante lives in Derrfield Beach, FL and represents Fight Sports. As an MMA fighter he was the 2006 and 2007 K-1 HERO's Middleweight Champion. He also fought for organizations such as Strikeforce, DREAM, Shooto, WSOF and Cage Rage. He is a veteran of grappling events such as Fight to Win, KASAI and is a regular IBJJF competitor.
2022
3-1-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02/05 | W | Other | I. Moura | -77kgs | 2022 1st ADCC South American Trial | |
02/05 | W | Other | G. Bessa | -77kgs | 2022 1st ADCC South American Trial | |
02/05 | W | Other | L. Dioniso | -77kgs | 2022 1st ADCC South American Trial | |
02/05 | L | Decision | L. Galvao | -77kgs | 2022 1st ADCC South American Trial |
2021
8-5-0 (W-L-D)
2019
1-0-2 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | D | N/A - Draw | C. Mendes | --- | Quintet Ultra | |
12/12 | D | N/A - Draw | A. Smith | --- | Quintet Ultra | |
07/04 | W | Guillotine | J. Patino | 170lbs | Kasai Super Series Orlando |
2018
3-1-0 (W-L-D)
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | METHOD | OPPONENT | WT. | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/03 | W | Other | A. Touaev | -77kgs | 2018 ADCC North American Trials | |
11/03 | L | Points | G. Lavaggi | -77kgs | 2018 ADCC North American Trials | |
11/03 | W | Other | C. Orozco | -77kgs | 2018 ADCC North American Trials | |
10/12 | W | Decision | F. Moncaio | 175lbs | Fight 2 Win Pro 89 |
Submission W/L Methods
SUBMISSION METHOD | WINS | LOSSES |
|---|---|---|
Heel Hook | 1 | 0 |
Guillotine | 1 | 0 |
Inside Heel Hook | 0 | 1 |
