Isaque Bahiense

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]

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.^[29]

Instructor lineage

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

References

1. Dream Art Project: The Talent Development Program Creating Champions FloGrappling, Michael Sears, April 4, 2019
2. Dream Art Split From Alliance, What is Next For The Dream Team?
3. Anna Rodrigues
4. Lindsey, Alex (7 September 2020). "BJJ Bet Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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11. "IBJJF World Championships 2021 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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13. "IBJJF World Championships 2022 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
14. "ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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18. Jones, Phil (8 January 2023). "First IBJJF Grand Prix Divisions And Superfight Announced For 2023". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
19. "IBJJF Grand Prix 2023: Men's Lightweight And Women's Heavyweight Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
20. "IBJJF World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
21. Burne, Kathrine (12 August 2023). "Full Lineup Confirmed For BJJ Stars 11". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
22. "BJJ Stars 11 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
23. "ADXC 1: Isaque Bahiense v Gustavo Batista In 5 Round Gi Main Event". Jitsmagazine. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
24. "Gracie, Cyborg, And More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For ADXC 1". Jitsmagazine. October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
25. "ADXC 1 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
26. "Second ADCC South American Trials 2024 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
27. Blackett, Todd. "BJJ Stars 12 Full Lineup Announced". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
28. "BJJ Stars 12 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
29. de Souza, Diogo (14 November 2023). "Isaque Bahiense Announces Transition To MMA". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 14 November 2023.