Fabiano Scherner | |
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Born |
Tres Passos, Brazil |
June 30, 1972
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 |
Medal record | ||
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
World No-gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
2013 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2012 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2012 | Absolute (black) | |
2011 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2012 | Absolute (black) | |
Masters World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
2013 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2013 | Absolute (black) | |
Pan-American Championship | ||
2013 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2012 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2012 | Absolute (black) | |
American Nationals Championship | ||
2011 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
American No-Gi Nationals Championship | ||
2011 | Ultra-Heavyweight (black) | |
2011 | Absolute (black) | |
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
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.