Jorge Gurgel | |
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![]() Jorge Gurgel, Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. | |
Born | Silvio Jorge Valente Gurgel January 25, 1977 Fortaleza, Brazil |
Other names | J.G. |
Residence | Cincinnati OH, United States |
Nationality | Brazilian American |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st) |
Division | Lightweight (2002-2015) Welterweight (2005) |
Reach | 69.0 |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | West Chester, Ohio, United States |
Team | The JG MMA academy |
Rank | Fifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2000-2014 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 24 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 10 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 6 |
Other information | |
Website | http://www.jgmma.com |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Jorge Valente Gurgel (/ˈɡɜːrɡəl/;[dubious – discuss] Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒɔʁʒi ɡuʁˈʒew]; born January 25, 1977) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor from 2002 to 2014, Gurgel is best known as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 and for his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce.