Javier Zaruski

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. He is a multiple-time No-Gi World Champion and the current Super-Heavyweight No-Gi World Champion. He is the very first Uruguayan in history to ever win a black belt IBJJF No-Gi World title. Also he is the number one ranked Super Heavyweight in the World according to the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

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).

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.

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.

Black belt career
As a Black Belt he captured double gold at the ADCC in Mexico City 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.

Zaruski competed against Victor Hugo in a superfight at Who's Number One 24 on June 20, 2024. He lost the match by submission.

Championships and accomplishments
Main Achievements:
 * 1st Place IBJJF World No-Gi Championship (2023)
 * 1st Place ADCC Mexico City (2023) (Weight and Absolute)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):


 * 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (100% submission ratio in 2021) (Brown)
 * 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2021 Absolute, Brown)
 * 1st Place SJJF World Championship NOGI (2019 Weigh and Absolute, purple)
 * 1st Place CBJJ World Championship NOGI (Absolute, Purple)