15 Facts About Jorge Gurgel

Jorge Valente Gurgel is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division.

Jorge Gurgel is originally from Fortaleza, Brazil, where he earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Marcus Aurelio.

Jorge Gurgel immigrated to the United States as an exchange student in high school.

Jorge 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.

Jorge Gurgel was hospitalized afterward, due to a broken jaw and the presence of blood in his urine.

Jorge Gurgel was heavily criticized throughout his seven-fight run in the UFC for not displaying Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills in his fights.

Jorge Gurgel made his Strikeforce debut on June 19,2009, defeating Conor Heun via unanimous decision.

Jorge Gurgel faced Billy Evangelista on November 6,2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Jorge Gurgel vs Evangelista losing via unanimous decision.

Jorge Gurgel submitted Billy Vaughan in just 44 seconds via guillotine choke at Strikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson on March 5,2011.

Jorge Gurgel headlined Strikeforce Challengers 18 on August 12,2011, against fellow Ultimate Fighter alumni Joe Duarte Jorge Gurgel lost by a unanimous decision.

Jorge Gurgel faced Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs Saffiedine on January 12,2013, he lost via unanimous decision.

Jorge Gurgel fought former UFC fighter Mike Ricci at Titan FC 27 on February 28,2014.

On September 16,2014, Jorge Gurgel announced his retirement from MMA competition.

Jorge Gurgel owns the JG MMA and Fitness Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jorge Gurgel has trained known fighters such as Rich Franklin, Justin Edwards, Zoila Frausto, Dustin Hazelett, Jason Butcher, and Sean Salmon.

Jorge Gurgel married female MMA fighter Zoila Frausto on February 19,2011.