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Javier Zaruski (born 23 August, 1991) is a professional submission grappler from Uruguay. He holds the rank of black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under André Galvão.[1] He is a multiple times No-Gi World Champion and the current Super-Heavyweight No-Gi World Champion.[2][3] He is the very first Uruguayan in history to ever win a black belt IBJJF No-Gi World title.[4] Also he is the number one ranked Super Heavyweight in the World according to the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. [5]
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| Nickname | The Warrior of God | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Uruguay | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 08/23/1991 Montevideo, Uruguay | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | Uruguay | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Submission Wrestling | ||||||||||||||
| Weight class | Super-Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||
| Rank | Black Belt | ||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Andre Galvao | ||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||
| Highest world ranking | 1st (2023), Current IBJJF Super-Heavyweight No-Gi World Champion | ||||||||||||||
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Early life[edit]
Javier Zaruski was born on August 23, 1991, in Uruguay. His athletic journey began in football (soccer), where he played at a competitive level for teams such as Rampla Juniors and Club Sportivo Cerrito. Despite showing promise in football, Zaruski's career took a different turn when he discovered mixed martial arts (MMA).[1]
Inspired by the UFC and the performances of fighters like Frank Mir, Zaruski decided to pursue a career in MMA. He initially trained at Scorpion, a mixed martial arts gym in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he developed a passion for grappling.[1]
Career[edit]
Zaruski was a prominent force in the colored belt divisions, wining multiple titles including the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship as a brown belt in Dallas, Texas.[6][7][8][9][10][1]
As a Black Belt he captured double gold at the ADCC in Mexico City[11][12]and the Super Heavyweight No-Gi Black Belt World Title (First and only Uruguayan in the history of the sport), where he submitted 4 of his 5 fights in his run for gold including a triangle choke submission in the finals against Vinicius Trator.[4][2][13]
Zaruski, holds an 86% submission ratio with 9 of his 18 submission wins coming by way of rear naked choke.[1]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF World No-Gi Championship (2023) [14]
- 1st Place ADCC Mexico City (2023) (Weight and Absolute)[11][12]
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):[1]
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (100% submission ratio in 2021) (Brown)[15]
- 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2021 Absolute, Brown)[16]
- 1st Place SJJF World Championship NOGI (2019 Weigh and Absolute, purple)
- 1st Place CBJJ World Championship NOGI (Absolute, Purple)
- ^ a b c d e f "Javier Zaruski | BJJ Heroes". 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ a b "Cinturón negro y medalla de oro: el uruguayo Javier Zaruski fue campeón del mundo de Jiu-Jitsu en Las Vegas". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ admin (2023-12-10). "IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ a b Javier Zaruski Subs 4 Of 5, First Uraguayan No-Gi World Champ, retrieved 2023-12-22
- ^ "2023-2024 Ranking". 2023-2024 Ranking. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Artes Marciales: Uruguayo Javier Zaruski ganó el Mundial de jiu jitsu brasilero en Dallas". futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ Brown Belt World Champ Javier Zaruski Wants A Shot At WNO, retrieved 2023-12-12
- ^ Pascua, Duane Lucas (2022-09-07). "Kade Ruotolo rolls with heavyweight brown belt world champion Javier Zaruski". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ helvecia (2021-10-11). "Jiu Jitsu: El uruguayo Javier Zaruski es campeón del mundo | Helvecia" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Javier Zaruski ganó la medalla de oro en jiu jitsu en Brasil: 'Estaba más de visitante que en el Maracaná'". Teledoce.com (in Spanish). 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b "ADCC Open Double Gold Champion Javier Zaruski Breaks Down His Performance In MExico CityAt Tezos WNO: Night Of Champions". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ a b "Results - ADCC Mexico Open - Mexico City". Smoothcomp. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Javier Zaruski contra Vinícius Trator en la final del Campeonato Mundial No-Gi de Jiu-Jitsu Brasileño 2023". EL PAIS (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "The 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship Full Results And Review". Elite Sports. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". www.ibjjfdb.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". www.ibjjfdb.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.