Fábio Gurgel

Fábio Duca Gurgel do Amaral (born January 18, 1970 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a 4-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion (1996–2001).[2] He has been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) since the age of 13 and received his black belt at the age of 19 from Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti.[3] Along with Cavalcanti he is co-founder of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team.[4]

Fabio Gurgel
Born (1970-01-18) January 18, 1970
Other names"The General"
ResidenceRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamAlliance Jiu Jitsu
Teacher(s)Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti
Rank  7th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active1991-1997 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins3
By submission3
Losses2
Other information
Notable studentsDemian Maia
Marcelo Garcia
Websitewww.fabiogurgel.com.br
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Fábio Gurgel
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
1996 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -94kg
1997 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -94kg
2000 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -94kg
2001 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -94kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
European Championship
2010 Lisbon, Portugal -94kg
Brazilian National Championship
1996 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -94 kg

He is the teacher of BJJ and ADCC World Champion Marcelo Garcia.[5] Gurgel is President of the Professional League of Jiu-Jitsu.[6]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Awards and achievements:

  • 1986 - Awarded purple belt
  • 1988 - Awarded brown belt
  • 1989 - Awarded black belt
  • 1993 - Founded Alliance
  • 1994 - Brazilian National Champion
  • 1995 - Brazilian National Champion, Panamerican Champion
  • 1996 - Brazilian National Champion, World Champion
  • 1997 - World Champion
  • 1999 - Brazilian National Champion
  • 2000 - World Champion
  • 2001 - World Champion
  • 2007 - European Champion
  • 2008 - Awarded 5th Degree black belt by CBJJ, Pan-Am Champion
  • 2009 - European Champion
  • 2010 - European Champion
  • 2013 - Awarded 6th Degree black belt
  • 2020 - Awarded 7th Degree red and black belt

Instructor Lineage

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" MaedaCarlos Gracie, Sr. → Helio Gracie → Rolls GracieRomero "Jacare" Cavalcanti → Fabio Gurgel

Books

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advanced Techniques (2007)
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basic Techniques (2007)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 3 wins 2 losses
By knockout 0 0
By submission 3 0
By decision 0 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–2 Mark Kerr Decision (Unanimous) World Vale Tudo Championship 3 January 19, 1997 1 30:00 Brazil
Win 3–1 Michael Pacholik Submission (Punches) 1 4:50
Win 2–1 Patrick Smith TKO (Retirement due to Fan Interference) 1 0:50
Loss 1–1 Jerry Bohlander Decision (Unanimous) UFC 11 September 20, 1996 1 15:00 Augusta, Georgia
Win 1–0 Denilson Maia Submission (Punches) Desafio: Jiu-Jitsu vs. Luta Livre September 26, 1991 1 9:55 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

See also

  • List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners

References

  1. [https://jitsmagazine.com/alliance-founder-fabio-gurgel-earns-coral-belt/
  2. Gurgel, F (2007): Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Advanced Techniques: front cover
  3. Gurgel, F (2007): Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Basic Techniques: p. 151
  4. Gracie Mag Brazilian BJJ Nationals 2012 "In the stands Fábio Gurgel, Léo Vieira, Ramon Lemos, Rodrigo Cavaca and André Marola represented some of the traditional powerhouse teams that were in the running."
  5. Garcia, M (2008): X-guard: For Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, No Gi Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts
  6. Gurgel, F (2007): Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Advanced Techniques: page 140
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