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Justin Rader is an American born, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under the illustrious Rafael Lovato Jr. A former wrestler, Rader adapted his skills to BJJ, becoming one of the top competitors of his generation by reaching the podium of important tournaments such as the world championships (purple belt gold), world nogi championships (black belt gold), the ADCC (bronze) and Grapplers Quest (Pro Division).

Justin Rader Jiu Jitsu

Full Name: Justin S. Rader

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Gracie Junior > Carlos Machado > Rafael Lovato Jr > Justin Rader

Main Achievements:

  • World No Gi Champion (2010, 2009 brown belt)
  • ADCC USA-EC Trials Champion (2016)
  • Grapplers Quest Pro Champion (2011)
  • American No Gi Champion (2010)
  • World Champion (2007 purple)
  • Grapplers Quest Advanced Nogi Champion (2007)
  • Pan American Champion (2009 brown)
  • World No Gi Championship Runner-up (2011)
  • Pan American Championship Runner-up (2010/2008 brown)
  • World Championship 3rd Place (2008 brown)
  • Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2006 blue)

Weight Division: Peso Pena (70kg/154lbs)

Favorite Position/Technique: Chave de Pantorrilha (Calf Slicer), Guard Passing

Team/Association: Gracie Humaita/Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu

Justin Rader Biography

Justin Rader was raised in Oklahoma where he began wrestling at the age of 4, he picked up on Jiu Jitsu at age 12, with the Lovatos (father and son) as his instructors. Justin made tremendous progress as a competitor becoming one of the top American fighters with successive medals at the Mundials in the lower belts. In August of 2010 Justin became the first Lovato student to graduate as Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

Though Rader ‘only’ placed 2nd in the 2009 ADCC USA trials, his fantastic performances raised a few eyebrows and he ended being called in for by the organization to compete in the finals. He reached the quarter-finals in this prestigious tournament, the same invitation was handed for the 2011 tournament and in 2013 a bronze medal.

Justin Rader Grappling Record

26 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    15 (58%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (8%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    5 (19%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (15%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

5 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Guillotine
40
2
#86e620
Choke
20
1
#5AD3D1
Calf Slicer
20
1
#d1212a
Darce choke
20
1
5
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
13 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    3 (23%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    2 (15%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    5 (38%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (23%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

5 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke
40
2
#86e620
Anaconda
20
1
#5AD3D1
RNC
20
1
#d1212a
Triangle
20
1
5
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Justin Rader Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
2238Rafael MendesRafael MendesLAnacondaADCC66KG4F2009
3023Rafael MendesRafael MendesLChokeWorld Champ.70KGRDS2011
3260Rafael MendesRafael MendesLRNCADCC66KG4F2011
3383Rubens CharlesRubens CharlesLAdvNo Gi Worlds70KGF2011
3498Celso ViniciusCelso ViniciusLPointsUltimate Abs.76KGF2012
3587Rafael MendesRafael MendesLTrianglePan American70KG4F2012
3984Leo SaggioroLeo SaggioroLChokeWorld Champ.70KGR32012
4225Rubens CharlesRubens CharlesLAdvNoGi Worlds70KGF2012
4988Rubens CharlesRubens CharlesLPointsADCC66KGSF2013
5348Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoLPts: 4x0Pan American70KG4F2014
10486Jeff GloverJeff GloverLReferee DecisionF2W 1170KGSPF2016
12261Garry TononGarry TononLReferee DecisionF2W 2875KGSPF2017
14187Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLReferee DecisionF2W 5170KGSPF2017
2229Baret YoshidaBaret YoshidaWAdvADCC66KGR12009
2606Carlos EsquisitoCarlos EsquisitoWReferee DecisionNo Gi Worlds70KGF2010
3013Darrin LillianWChokeWorld Champ.70KGRDS2011
3221Timo-JuhaniWPts: 3x0ADCC66KGR12011
3348Rob Di CensoWPts: 2x0No Gi Worlds70KG4F2011
3369Samir ChantreSamir ChantreWPts: 2x0No Gi Worlds70KGSF2011
3417Wesley GannWGuillotineUFC ExpoABSSPF2011
3490Magno GamaWPointsUltimate Abs.76KGR12012
3494Ryan HallRyan HallWPointsUltimate Abs.76KG4F2012
3497Samuel BragaSamuel BragaWPointsUltimate Abs.76KGSF2012
3580Mayko GirottoWPointsPan American70KGR12012
3977David LemesDavid LemesWAdvWorld Champ.70KGR22012
4222Ed RamosWPointsNoGi Worlds70KG4F2012
4223Samir ChantreSamir ChantreWPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds70KGSF2012
4981Augusto MendesAugusto MendesWReferee DecisionADCC66KGR12013
4984Nicolas RenierWPointsADCC66KG4F2013
4989Joao MiyaoJoao MiyaoWPointsADCC66KG3PLC2013
5101Samir ChantreSamir ChantreWCalf SlicerNoGi Worlds70KGSF2013
5102Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo MoizinhoWReferee DecisionNoGi Worlds70KGF2013
5178Denny ProkoposDenny ProkoposWDarce chokeMidwest ChallengeABSF2013
5345Niccolas AraujoWPointsPan American70KGR12014
11141Salvatore GuirreroWN/AADCC US Trials66KG4F2016
11142C. FransonWPts: 2x0ADCC US Trials66KGSF2016
11144Josh HaydenWPts: 2x0ADCC US Trials66KGF2016
13016Bruno FrazattoBruno FrazattoWReferee DecisionF2W 3570KGSPF2017
15192Matt VernonWGuillotineF2W 6370KGSPF2018

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