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Ivan Jorge

Ivan Jorge

Brazilian mixed martial artist


Ivan Jorge (born November 7, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, he has competed for the UFC, Fight Nights Global, Jungle Fight and M-1 Global. He is the former Jungle Fight Lightweight Champion.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jorge made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001. During the first 11 years of his career he fought in his native Brazil, Russia, and Spain for a variety of promotions. He amassed a record of 18–3.

Jungle Fight

Jorge debuted for the Jungle Fight promotion early in his career in 2005. He didn't return to the promotion until 2012, where he put together an impressive win streak and eventually became the Jungle Fight Lightweight champion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2013, it was announced that Jorge had signed with the UFC. He made his debut at UFC Fight Night 28 as a replacement for Marcelo Guimarães, winning a unanimous decision over Keith Wisniewski.[4][5]

Jorge then lost a unanimous decision to Rodrigo Damm on February 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[6][7]

Jorge faced Josh Shockley on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[8] Jorge won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Jorge faced Joseph Duffy on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[10] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[11][12]

EFN Global

Jorge faced Akhmed Aliev on April 22, 2016 at EFN: Fight Nights 45 - Global. He lost the fight via KO (punch) in the second round.[13]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
35 matches 27 wins 8 losses
By knockout 3 5
By submission 13 1
By decision 11 2
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See also


References

  1. "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Bisping vs. Leites". UFC.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. "Ivan Jorge - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. "Ivan Batman - MMA - Facebook". facebook.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  4. Matt Erickson (2013-09-04). "UUFC Fight Night 28 results: Ivan Jorge knees his way past Keith Wisniewski". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
  5. Matt Erickson (2013-12-09). "Rodrigo Damm vs. Ivan Jorge added to UFC Fight Night 36 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  6. Jason Floyd (2014-12-22). "Three fights added to UFC Fight Night 61". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  7. Steven Marrocco (2015-02-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Ivan Jorge grinds out win over Josh Shockley". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
  8. Tristen Critchfield (2015-05-07). "Joseph Duffy to face Ivan Jorge at UFC Fight Night in Glasgow on July 18". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  9. Steven Marrocco (18 July 2015). "UFC Fight Night 72 results: Irish Joe' Duffy taps out black belt Ivan Jorge in first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  10. Matt Boone (19 October 2015). "17 Additional Fighters Released From UFC". mmanews.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  11. "Fight Nights 45 results". fighttime.ru. 2015-04-22.

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