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13 Facts About Fabiano Scherner

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Fabiano Scherner was born on June 30,1972 and is a German-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.

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Fabiano Scherner has fought in Cage Rage, IFL and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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In 1999, Fabiano Scherner started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil with Carlson Gracie student Murilo Rupp.

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Fabiano Scherner received his black belt in a very fast three years and nine months.

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Shortly following this, Ricardo Liborio invited Fabiano Scherner to start training MMA and teaching BJJ in Olympia, Washington.

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Fabiano Scherner made his UFC debut against Brandon Vera, losing via TKO in the second round.

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Fabiano Scherner then fought in three other organizations in Brazil Before fighting in the IFL, racking up 2 wins and 1 no contest.

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Fabiano Scherner returned to action four months later against Journeyman Mychal Clark who submitted Fabiano Scherner with punches from a mounted position.

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Fabiano Scherner then fought Tracy Willis, and was knocked down by an overhand right early in the second round.

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Fabiano Scherner fought Nick Braker on June 6,2009, at Carnage at the Creek 6 winning via Submission at 3:08 of the first round.

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Fabiano Scherner lost his next fight against heavyweight prospect Mike Hayes via KO at 3:50 of round 2.

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On January 20,2012, Fabiano Scherner entered WCFC: Last Man Standing 2, a 16 fighter, last-man-standing style MMA tournament.

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Less than 2 months later, on September 17,2012, Fabiano Scherner faced against the much younger Vitaly Minakov, losing via TKO late in the first round of the main event.