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Jorge Gurgel

Jorge Gurgel

LightweightBrazil2-fight losing streak

14Wins
10Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Profile

Age
49 (born January 25, 1977)
Born in
Fortaleza
Height
5' 7"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
3-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

  • Decision 3

Losses in the UFC4

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.4 top 52%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.58
Striking accuracy33%Better than 7% of lightweights
Strike defense63%Better than 87% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.86 top 70%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.1
Takedown accuracy25%Better than 16% of lightweights
Takedown defense56%Better than 36% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Gurgel last fought on November 15, 2008 (Loss vs Aaron Riley). Gurgel has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Jorge Gurgel

Jorge Gurgel, born in Fortaleza, Brazil on January 25, 1977, is a lightweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 7", Gurgel has a 69" reach.

Gurgel's professional career began in 2002, debuting with UW. A 9-1 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night 5 in June 2006, where Gurgel lost to Mark Hominick by decision. Gurgel's UFC record stands at 3-4 after 7 fights.

Most of Gurgel's UFC wins (3 of 3) were decided by the judges. In the stats, Gurgel avoids strikes better than 87% of lightweights.

Gurgel's record outside the UFC includes 2-4 in Strikeforce and 2-0 in Extreme Challenge.

Gurgel's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar in November 2008, where Gurgel lost to Aaron Riley.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Aaron Riley

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar

    Nov 15, 2008

    70Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Cole Miller

    Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R3 4:48

    UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin

    Jul 5, 2008

    54Str 3TD 0KD
  3. W

    John Halverson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 82: Pride of a Champion

    Mar 1, 2008

    68Str 1TD 0KD
  4. L

    Alvin Robinson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 77: Hostile Territory

    Oct 20, 2007

    3Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Diego Saraiva

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 73: Stacked

    Jul 7, 2007

    67Str 0TD 0KD
  6. W

    Danny Abbadi

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn

    Sep 23, 2006

    58Str 1TD 0KD
  7. L

    Mark Hominick

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night 5

    Jun 28, 2006

    36Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Jorge Gurgel is 14-10 across 24 professional fights in 11 promotions, since a pro debut on March 16, 2002 (UW). 17 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins14

  • Submission 10
  • Decision 4

Pro losses10

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
71% of wins
Longest win streak
5
Current streak
3 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC3-42006
Strikeforce2-42009
Extreme Challenge2-02004
UW2-02002
Absolute Combat Challenge1-02003
Freestyle Fighting Championships1-02004
ICC1-02003
KOTC1-02005
Titan Fighting Championship0-12014
VFC1-02003
ZST0-12003

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Mike Ricci TKO (punches and elbows), R1 Titan Fighting Championship 27 Feb 28, 2014
L Adriano Martins Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine Jan 12, 2013
L Joe Duarte Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte Aug 12, 2011
W Billy Vaughan Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson Mar 5, 2011
L K. J. Noons KO (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Houston Aug 21, 2010
L Billy Evangelista Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista Nov 6, 2009
W Conor Heun Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg Jun 19, 2009
L Aaron Riley Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 91 Nov 15, 2008
L Cole Miller Submission (triangle choke), R3 UFC 86 Jul 5, 2008
W John Halverson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 82 Mar 1, 2008
L Alvin Robinson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 77 Oct 20, 2007
W Diego Saraiva Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 73 Jul 7, 2007
W Danny Abbadi Decision (split), R3 UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn Sep 23, 2006
L Mark Hominick Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night 5 Jun 28, 2006
W Jason Ireland Submission (guillotine choke), R3 KOTC 48: Payback Feb 25, 2005
W Joe Jordan Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Extreme Challenge 56 Mar 26, 2004
W Gin Minajev Submission (guillotine choke), R3 Extreme Challenge 56 Mar 26, 2004
W Steve Kinnison Submission (guillotine choke), R2 Freestyle Fighting Championships 8 Mar 5, 2004
L Masakazu Imanari Submission (heel hook), R1 ZST: Grand Prix Opening Round Nov 23, 2003
W Luke Spencer TKO (submission to punches), R3 Absolute Combat Challenge 1 Jul 19, 2003
W Justin James Submission (armbar), R1 VFC 4: Wildcard Apr 19, 2003
W Gin Minajev Submission (guillotine choke), R1 ICC 1: Retribution Jan 12, 2003
W Calib Carr Submission (armbar), R1 UW: St. Cloud 2 Mar 16, 2002
W Elvin Rodriguez Submission (armbar), R1 UW: St. Cloud 2 Mar 16, 2002

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Jorge Gurgel's record?

Jorge Gurgel's professional MMA record is 14 wins, 10 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Jorge Gurgel?

Jorge Gurgel is 49 years old, born on January 25, 1977.

How tall is Jorge Gurgel and what is their reach?

Jorge Gurgel stands 5' 7" with a 69" reach.

Who did Jorge Gurgel fight last?

Jorge Gurgel lost to Aaron Riley by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar on Nov 15, 2008.

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