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

Final: Lucas Gualberto def. Ronaldo Junior