From:        Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Age:          24

Height:      5' 7"

Weight:     145 lbs.

Record:     6 - 0 - 0

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Bio:

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Gustavo "The Beast" Bessa, or Gus as many of us know him, has been training in martial arts for  3 years, although he's been wrestling for many.  Gus not only placed in various high-level  wrestling tournaments in high school, including state, but has placed 2nd in the No-Gi Intermediate Division of the 2010 Oregon Open, 3rd place Intermediate Division of the 2011 Sub League Tournament, 4th place Absolute Division 2012 Split-Jitsu Tournament and 2nd place  at the 2012 503 West Coast Jiu Jitsu Tournmament.  He holds a Blue Belt under Diego Gamonal, who was the 2010 Pan American BJJ Champion.



Gus currently holds an undefeated record in MMA, the Split Decision 145 lbs. Championship belt and is a Lower Weight Classes Club Zoo Grand Prix Champion.



When asked why he likes to train and fight Gus replied, "I love competition, love being in shape and looking good.  Plus, I needed a new hobby that actually might turn out as a career in a few years."

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Gus' favorite MMA fighter is Marcos "Bicudinho" Maciel.