Mason Fowler
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Biography
Mason Fowler is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most successful no-gi competitors of his generation. Representing Caio Terra Association, Fowler is known for a versatile and adaptive grappling style built around an effective rubber guard, strong wrestle-ups, sharp back takes, and strong finishing mechanics.
Fowler first rose to widespread recognition through his victories on SUG, where he defeated multiple top-ranked opponents and became one of the promotion’s most dominant champions. His success continued on the international stage, including standout performances at ADCC, IBJJF No-Gi Worlds, WNO, UFC FPI, and other high-level events.
With a blend of flexibility, pressure, and tactical intelligence, Mason Fowler remains one of the most consistent and well-rounded athletes in modern no-gi grappling.
Personal
* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.
Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Rear naked | 7 | 0 |
| Armbar | 5 | 0 |
| Triangle | 2 | 0 |
| Arm-in guillotine | 1 | 1 |
| Kimura | 1 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 1 | 0 |
| Omoplata | 1 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Garmo | Win | 7/31/2025 | UFC BJJ 2 | Rear naked | Light Heavyweight | Championship | 1000 |
| Christiano Troisi | Win | 5/29/2025 | UFC FPI 11 | Omoplata | 205LBS | — | 375 |
| Nick Rodriguez | Loss | 5/15/2024 | UFC FPI 7 | Points: 6-0 | Absolute | — | — |
| Pedro Marinho | Win | 2024 | UFC FPI 6 | Kata gatame | Absolute | — | 356 |
| Haisam Rida | Win | 12/10/2023 | UFC FPI 5 | Kimura | Absolute | — | 319 |
| Luke Griffith | Win | 2022 | UFC FPI 3 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Finals | 1275 |
| Patrick Gaudio | Win | 2022 | UFC FPI 3 | Triangle | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 744 |
| Pat Shahgholi | Win | 2022 | UFC FPI 3 | Armbar | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 319 |
| Eoghan O'Flanagan | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Inside heel hook | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Alexandre De Jesus | Win | 2022 | ADCC | Arm-in guillotine | 88KG | 16 | 276 |
| Igor Tanabe | Draw | 2022 | Polaris 20 | N/A | Absolute | — | 80 |
| Kywan Gracie | Win | 2022 | Polaris 20 | Armbar | Absolute | — | 319 |
| Mica Galvao | Draw | 2022 | Polaris 20 | N/A | Absolute | — | 80 |
| Fabricio Andrey | Draw | 2022 | Polaris 20 | N/A | Absolute | — | 80 |
| Chris Shahgholi | Win | 2022 | RSC Promotions | Triangle | N/A | — | 1 |
| Devhonte Johnson | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Decision | 99KG | Finals | 210 |
| Mario Gonzalez | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 2-0 | 99KG | Semi-Finals | 120 |
| Brian Giorgio | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Rear naked | 99KG | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Eric Kovac | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Rear naked | 99KG | 16 | 15 |
| Frisco DeLeon | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Armbar | 99KG | 32 | 12 |
| Gabriel Checco | Win | 2021 | SUG 27 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Kyle Chambers | Win | 2021 | SUG 23 | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Richie Martinez | Win | 2021 | SUG 21 | Armbar | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Points | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Manuel Ribamar | Win | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Rear naked | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 21 |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Win | 2021 | WNO Championship | Decision | Heavyweight | Quarter-Finals | 225 |
| Andy Varela | Win | 2021 | SUG 22 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Ryan Bader | Win | 2020 | SUG 20 | Armbar | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Satoshi Ishii | Win | 2020 | SUG 19 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Vinny Magalhaes | Win | 2020 | SUG 18 | EBI Overtime | N/A | — | 48 |
| Kody Steele | Win | 2020 | SUG 15 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Warren Brooks | Win | 2020 | SUG 15 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Roberto Jimenez | Win | 2020 | SUG 15 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Finals | 228 |
| Kody Steele | Win | 2020 | SUG 15 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 120 |
| Craig Jones | Win | 2020 | SUG 17 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Craig Jones | Win | 2020 | SUG 16 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | 48 |
| Diego Vazquez | Win | 2019 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Rear naked | 99KG | Finals | 105 |
| Paul Ardila | Win | 2019 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 99KG | Semi-Finals | 60 |
| Stephen Martinez | Win | 2019 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 4-0 | 99KG | Quarter-Finals | 11 |
| Collin Hart | Win | 2019 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 2-0 | 99KG | 16 | 8 |
| Damon Lee | Win | 2019 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Rear naked | 99KG | 32 | 6 |
| Craig Jones | Loss | 2019 | ADCC | Arm-in guillotine | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Valdir Araujo | Win | 2019 | ADCC | Decision | 88KG | 16 | 98 |
| Luke Pollard | Win | 2018 | F2W 96 | Decision | 100KG | — | 11 |