Mateus Rodrigues is one of the hottest prospects out of AOJ. The young star just made his adult debut as a blue belt Thursday at the 2018 Pan Championships in Irvine, California, and he did it in style.

Watch his flawless gold medal run from start to finish below. 

Mateus Rodrigues submits Ed Ruth (a three-time NCAA wrestling champion). 

First Round: Mateus Rodrigues def. Phiet Nguyen

Second Round: Mateus Rodrigues def. Troy Allen Mercer 

Quarterfinal: Mateus Rodrigues def. Matthew Bedford

Semifinal: Mateus Rodrigues def. Ed Ruth 

Final: Mateus Rodrigues def. Ryan North