5th Degree Black Belt Jorge Gurgel has been a staple in Ohio martial arts!
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Listen in as we hang out with Jorge Gurgel. Gurgel is originally from Fortaleza, Brazil, where he earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Marcus Aurélio. Gurgel immigrated to the United States as an exchange student in high school. Remaining to attend Wright State University and soon became an American citizen. While in school, Gurgel worked full-time teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the evenings. Since college and Fighting in UFC, Strikeforce &
Titan Fighting Championship, Gurgel has been training and teaching full-time.
Gurgel starred in the second season of The Ultimate Fighter television series and was eliminated from the show in the fifth episode due to a loss to Jason Von Flue via unanimous decision, but showed tremendous heart by fighting with a blown ACL. Gurgel’s match with Diego Saraiva at UFC 73 was designated as the “Fight of the Night” by the UFC. Gurgel has trained known fighters such as Rich Franklin, Justin Edwards, Zoila Frausto, Dustin Hazelett, Jason Butcher, and Sean Salmon. Gurgel resids in Cincinnati Ohio with his Wife and pups.
Gurgel owns and is the lead instructor at the JGMMA and Fitness Academy www.jgmma.com in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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