Profile

Baruch received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) from the legendary Carlson Gracie in 2002. He competes professionally in MMA and submission grappling.

Baruch’s regular training partners include former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion-Vitor Belfort, current UFC Middleweight Champion-Anderson Silva, former PrideFC Heavyweight Champion-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, former BJJ Mundial Champion Amaury Bitteti, and current WEC Middleweight Champion-Paulo Filho.

Accomplishments

 MINOTAURO FIGHT III Champion - Brazil 2006
 PROFIGHT COMBAT SHOW Champion - Brazil 2003
 MECA WORLD VALE-TUDO 10 Champion - Brazil 2003
 Open Class Champion - 6th Int’l Submission Grappling
 Open Class Champion - NITFIGHT No Gi Tournament
 1st Place - Brazil Interstate No Gi Tournament 2
 1st Place - No Gi Tournament OF MACAÉ 1
 1st Place - Gavazza Cup 8