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Fabiano Scherner

Fabiano Scherner
Born (1972-06-30) June 30, 1972 (age 44)
Tres Passos, Brazil
Other names Pega-Leve
Residence Portland, Oregon
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 257 lb (117 kg; 18.4 st)
Division Heavyweight (MMA)
Ultra-Heavyweight (BJJ)
Reach 74 in (190 cm)
Fighting out of Portland, Oregon
Team Gracie Barra
Rank 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2003–present (MMA)
1999-present (BJJ)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 24
Wins 11
By knockout 5
By submission 6
Losses 10
By knockout 8
By submission 2
No contests 3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Fabiano Scherner
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World No-gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Silver medal – second place 2013 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Gold medal – first place 2012 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (black)
Silver medal – second place 2011 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (black)
Masters World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Gold medal – first place 2013 Absolute (black)
Pan-American Championship
Silver medal – second place 2013 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Gold medal – first place 2012 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Absolute (black)
American Nationals Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
American No-Gi Nationals Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Ultra-Heavyweight (black)
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Absolute (black)
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2001 Ultra-Heavyweight (purple)

Fabiano Scherner (born June 30, 1972 in Tres Passos) is a German-Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He has fought in Cage Rage, IFL and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Fabiano is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, having won multiple championships on an international and world stage.

In 1999, Fabiano started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil with Carlson Gracie student Murilo Rupp. There he was introduced to Mario Sperry, Mulio Bustamante, and Luis Roberto “Bebeo” Duarte. Bebeo was one of the founding members of the Brazilian Top Team (BTT) academy and invited Fabiano to train with BTT.

Fabiano received his black belt in a very fast three years and nine months. Shortly following this, Ricardo Liborio invited Fabiano to start training MMA and teaching BJJ in Olympia, Washington. While in Olympia, Fabiano began cross-training with fellow heavyweight Jeff Monson, as he worked to develop his MMA skills.

Fabiano made his UFC debut against Brandon Vera, losing via TKO (knees & punches) in the second round.

In his second fight in the UFC, Fabiano fought Gabriel Gonzaga, losing via TKO (Punches) in the second round. Following the loss, Fabiano was released from the UFC.

After leaving the UFC, Fabiano fought against Gilbert Yvel at Cage Rage 17 - Ultimate Challenge losing via TKO (Punches) in the first round. Fabiano then fought in three other organizations in Brazil Before fighting in the IFL, racking up 2 wins and 1 no contest.


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