Fabio Gurgel, The General | Baleia's Breakdown (Ep. 9)
Aug 11, 2020
BJJ black belt and expert analyst / commentator Riccardo "Baleia" Ammendolia talks to "The General" of Alliance Jiu-jitsu, Fabio Gurgel.
Fabio is a four-time IBJJF World Champion and even fought in bare knuckle vale tudo matches during the old days of the heated rivalry between jiu-jitsu and luta livre.
Fabio was regarded as one of Brazil's top jiu-jitsu coaches where he led the powerhouse Alliance jiu-jitsu team in Sao Paulo for many years.
Fabio and Riccardo reflect on his brutal match with Mark Kerr, embracing and cultivating new talents in the team, Rickson Gracie, as well as reflect on some of Alliance Jiu-Jitu's biggest stars and their stories.