Gabi Garcia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gabi Garcia |
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Gabi Garcia in 2016
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| Born | Gabrielle Lemos Garcia November 17, 1985 Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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| Residence | Eastvale, California | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Alliance Jiu Jitsu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | BJJ black belt Judo black belt |
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| Years active | 2008–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No contests | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Gabrielle Lemos "Gabi" Garcia (born November 17, 1985) is a Brazilian athlete. She is famous for her skills in mixed martial arts (MMA) and grappling. Gabi is known as one of the most successful female black belt competitors in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She is also a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame.
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Early Life and Training
Gabi Garcia was born on November 17, 1985, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. When she was younger, Gabi enjoyed many sports. She played volleyball, team handball, and field hockey.
At age 13, Gabi and her family moved to São Paulo. Around this time, her uncle helped her start training in Jiu-jitsu. Before becoming a full-time jiu-jitsu athlete, Gabi was studying advertising at university.
Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling Career
Gabi Garcia trains in São Paulo with Fabio Gurgel. She is part of the Alliance team. She has won many important championships. These include four Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) championships. She also won nine World Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
In 2013, Gabi's results from a championship were questioned. This was because she tested positive for a fertility medicine. This medicine was on a banned list. However, after a review, it was found that Gabi was not at fault. She was allowed to keep competing.
Major Achievements
In 2019, Gabi Garcia made history. She became the first woman to win four ADCC gold medals. She won her final match against Carina Santi.
In 2021, Gabi competed in a special grappling match. She faced Nathiely de Jesus. De Jesus won the match. This was the first time Gabi had been beaten by another woman in a "no-gi" match.
Later in 2021, Gabi competed in another tournament. She lost to Amanda Leve. This was seen as a big surprise because Leve was smaller. At the IBJJF World Championships in December 2021, Gabi was submitted for the first time in her black belt career. After this, Gabi decided to retire from IBJJF competitions.
Recent Competitions
Gabi Garcia was invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championship. She won her first match. However, she lost in the semi-final to Amy Campo. Gabi still won a bronze medal in this competition.
In March 2023, Gabi achieved another milestone. She earned her black belt in Judo.
Gabi was invited to compete in the 2024 ADCC World Championship. This event took place in August 2024. She also competed in a special match against Craig Jones. She lost this match by submission.
How Gabi Learned Jiu-Jitsu
Gabi Garcia's jiu-jitsu style comes from a long line of teachers. This is called an instructor lineage. It shows how knowledge is passed down.
- Jigoro Kano
- Tomita Tsunejirō
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- Carlos Gracie Sr.
- Hélio Gracie
- Rolls Gracie
- Romero Cavalcanti
- Fábio Gurgel
- Gabi Garcia
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Gabi Garcia also competes in Mixed martial arts (MMA). This sport combines different fighting styles. She appeared as a guest coach on a TV show called The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3.
Gabi made her professional MMA debut in December 2015. She fought Lei'D Tapa at a Rizin Fighting Federation event. Gabi won this fight in the first round.
She continued to fight for Rizin. In April 2016, she won against Anna Malyukova. In September 2016, she won against Destanie Yarbrough. In December 2016, she won against Yumiko Hotta.
In July 2017, Gabi's fight against Oksana Gagloeva ended quickly. It was stopped due to an accidental eye poke.
Gabi was scheduled to fight Shinobu Kandori in December 2017. However, the fight was canceled. This was because Gabi weighed too much for the fight.
Her next fight was in December 2018 at Rizin 14. She faced Barbara Nepomuceno and won the fight.
Return to MMA
In 2023, Gabi Garcia announced she would return to professional MMA. She planned to compete at a lower weight. In February 2024, she confirmed a contract for a heavyweight title fight. She was set to face Barbara Nepomuceno again in April 2024. However, this fight was canceled because Gabi's family was affected by floods in Brazil.
Shoot Boxing
Gabi Garcia also tried shoot boxing in July 2017. She fought Megumi Yabushita. This match ended without a winner. This was because Gabi used some moves that were not allowed in shoot boxing.
Personal Life
Gabi Garcia is married to Bruno Almedia. In 2024, Gabi Garcia was recognized for several achievements. She was included in the Guinness Book of World Records.
See also
In Spanish: Gabi Garcia para niños
