1. Wagnney Fabiano is best known for fighting in the WEC, as well as for the Toronto Dragons of the International Fight League and is the former IFL Featherweight Champion.
17 Facts About Wagnney Fabiano
1. 2.
Wagnney Fabiano has trained in Brazil with teammates under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and has been linked to Renzo Gracie's Academy.
3.
Wagnney Fabiano is known to have coached Georges St-Pierre in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
4.
On October 14 of 2006, Wagnney Fabiano stepped in to face off against Jeff Curran.
5.
Wagnney Fabiano landed a few takedowns but offered little offence on the ground, being unable to improve his position.
6.
Wagnney Fabiano then fought LC Davis and became IFL Featherweight Champion with a submission victory by armbar near the close of the first round.
7.
In what was dubbed as an archetypal fight between wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert, Wagnney Fabiano won by knocking out Lierly at 0:37 of the first round.
8.
Wagnney Fabiano displayed impressive standup skills, utilizing good leg kicks and bodyshots.
9.
Wagnney Fabiano was the last remaining champion from the International Fight League.
10.
Wagnney Fabiano was scheduled to fight undefeated WEC newcomer Erik Koch on October 10,2009 at WEC 43.
11.
Wagnney Fabiano was defeated by Semerzier by submission via triangle choke in the first round, ending his eight-fight win streak.
12.
Wagnney Fabiano found himself on the wrong end of the Sherdog.
13.
Wagnney Fabiano was expected to face Frank Gomez on January 10,2010 at WEC 46.
14.
Wagnney Fabiano instead faced Clint Godfrey, winning his bantamweight debut via unanimous decision.
15.
Wagnney Fabiano was expected to face former WEC Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles at WEC 52.
16.
On November 9,2012 Wagnney Fabiano took on Rad Martinez at Bellator 80 in the Semifinals losing via unanimous decision.
17.
Wagnney Fabiano is married to Rachel Alves Romero dos Santos since 1998 and the couple has two daughters and a son.