Biography
Gabi Garcia
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Gabi Garcia, hailing from Brazil, stands as a formidable figure in the realm of professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Renowned for her exceptional prowess in grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), she embodies the essence of technical mastery and strategic finesse within the sport. With an illustrious career marked by numerous victories and accolades, Garcia has etched her name into the annals of combat sports history.
Garcia’s remarkable achievements have garnered her a revered position in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Hall of Fame, a testament to her indelible impact on the sport. As a trailblazer and role model, she continues to inspire aspiring athletes worldwide, leaving an enduring legacy that transcends boundaries and resonates throughout the MMA community.
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| Full Name | Gabrielle ‘Gabi’ Lemos Garcia |
| Date Of Birth | 17th November 1985 |
| Birth Place | Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| Parent(s) | Not Known |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Spouse | Bruno Almeida |
| Age | 39 Years |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Children | Not Known |
| Net Worth | USD $5 million |
Early Life
The birthplace of Gabi Garcia is Porto Alegre, Brazil. She came into the world on 17th November 1985. There are not many details of childhood and family available. She takes her training as a part of the “Alliance Tea,’ in Sao Paulo. Gabi has also won the “Abu Dhabi Combat Club Championships” four times and “World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships” nine times. Gabi received disqualification from the “2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.” She failed the fertility drug “Clomiphene.” The drug lies in the list of the “USADA Banned List.” But she was not found guilty. Hence the suspension was canceled.
Education
The academic details of Gabi Garcia are not available. Her professional success seems to have dominated all the other aspects of her life. She seems to focus more on her present activities for a better future rather than boasting about her struggles and pain from the past.
MMA Career
Gabi Garcia entered “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3” as a “guest coach.” She was about to fight Megumi Yabushita to promote the “Real Fight Championship” in Japan. But the fight didn’t take place. Gabi was about to fight her first MMA fight against Jungle Fight in March 2015. But things also went against the match to happen. She was finally able to fight against Lei’D Tapa during “Bellator 45” on 31st December 2015. She won the match in the first round through TKO.
Likewise, Gabi Garcia won the match against Anna Malyukova during “Rizin Fighting federation 1” on 17th April 2016. She won the match in the second round through armbar submission. Gabi fought Destanie Yarbrough during “Rizin World Grand Prix: 1st Round” on 25th September 2016. She succeeded in winning the match in round one through Americana submission. Gabi won the match against Yumiko Hotta during “Rizin 4: Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round” on 321st December 2016. She won the match in round one through TKO.
Moreover, Gabi Garcia fought against Oksana Gadloeva during “Rizin 6” on 30th July 2017. The match finished just after 16 seconds due to eye poking the round one. Gabi also had to back out from the match against Shinobu Kandori after Gabi lost 28 pounds during “Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round” on December 29. She won the match against Barbara Nepomuceno during “Rizin 14” in the first round through submission on 31st December 2018. It was a category of “226 pounds.”
Gabi Garcia also played her first shoot boxing match on 7th July 2017. It was the match against Megumi Uabushita during “Shoot Boxing Girl’s S-Cup 2017” on 7th July 2017. The fight became “No Contest” after Uabushita had to face illegal soccer kicks.
Personal Life
Gabi Garcia married Bruno Almeida in 2017. She is quite concerned about her personal life. Gabi loves to keep her personal life to herself.
Nutshell Bio, Height, Weight, and Age
The full name of Gabi is “Gabrielle ‘Gabi,’ Lemos Garcia.” Her nationality is Brazilian. The current age of Gabi is 35 years. She has an attractive height of 6 feet 2 inches along with a complimentary weight of 107 kg. Her ethnicity is not exact.
The style of her fighting is “BJJ,” “Shootboxing,” “Boxing,” “Kickboxing,” “Muay Thai,” and “Wrestling.” She has a black belt in “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.” Gabi has an undefeated record of 6 victories. She has won two matches through knockout, four matches from submission. Gabi has participated in the ‘World Championship” ten times from 2008 to 2014. She didn’t participate in the tournament in 2009.
Net Worth
The figures of the net worth of Gabi Garcia are not exact. According to her achievements and lifestyle, she must have an approximate net worth of $5 million. She still has a long way to go.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Gabi Garcia is quite active on social media platforms. She goes with the name of “@gabigarciaofficial” on Instagram with 432K followers. Her latest post on Instagram is on 30th Jan 2021. She has shared pictures from the “Point of Impact MMA.” She shares a lot of pictures from her matches and training time. Gabi usually poses in front of the mirror with her abs and biceps. Gabi goes with the name of “Gabi Garcia” on Twitter along with “21.1K followers.
