Lucas Gaulberto had an incredible performance Thursday in the purple belt middleweight division at the Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in Irvine, California, culminating in a back-and-forth war with Ronaldo Junior of Atos in the final.
Watch Gaulberto's entire path to the gold medal below.
Opening Round: Lucas Gualberto def. Tehau Sanford
Qualifying Round: Lucas Gualberto def. Pablo Cordero
Qualifying Round: Lucas Gualberto def. Morten Gullaksen
Quarterfinal: Lucas Gualbeto def Shammah Ergene
Semifinal: Lucas Gualberto def. Lucas Souza – Pending