Javier Zaruski
Profesional Martial Artist (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
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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-time 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 | Eastern European or Hispanic | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 August 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 | ||||||||||||||
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| Highest world ranking | 1st (2023), Current IBJJF Super-Heavyweight No-Gi World Champion | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
Javier Zaruski was born on 23 August 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
Zaruski was a prominent force in the colored belt divisions, winning multiple titles including the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship as a brown belt in Dallas, Texas.[6][7][8][9][10][1]
Black belt career
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 competed against Victor Hugo in a superfight at Who's Number One 24 on June 20, 2024.[14] He lost the match by submission.[15]
Zaruski was invited to compete in the under 99kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championship.[16] He beat Henrique 'Ceconi' Cardoso by submission in the opening round and lost a decision to Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu in the semi-final.[17]
Zaruski competed at the ADCC in Mexico City on October 19, 2024. He won double gold with a perfect record finishing all of his fights by submission with 3 rear naked chokes and one arm triangle choke.[18][19]
Zaruski is due to compete against Henrique ‘Ceconi’ Cardoso at ADXC 7 on November 17, 2024.[20] He lost the match by decision.[21]
Zaruski competed in the no gi absolute grand prix at BJJ Stars 16 on July 25, 2025.[22] He was knocked out in the opening round.[23]
