Gabi Garcia, a famed Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) grappler, and one of the vital dominant rivals in girls’s grappling historical past might probably be coming into the Karate Fight pit?
However why?
Standing at 6’2″ and weighing round 235 lbs, Gabi Garcia competes primarily in open-weight and heavyweight divisions, incomes her the nickname “The Common” for her commanding presence.
In a submit on Instagram, Karate Fight officers requested, “@gabigarciaofficial says SHES READY TO FIGHT IN THE PIT! Who desires to see this?! 😍”
One person instantly responded, “It’s known as Karate Fight so why bringing in BJJ specialists once they have their very own competitions? She is nice in BJJ however I haven’t discovered any data of her doing karate, just a few MMA which shouldn’t legitimize her. She is made for Judo and BJJ, not for karate fight… 🙏”
Garcia is extensively considered probably the most profitable feminine BJJ competitor ever, with a document of dominance in black belt tournaments.
Gabi Garcia Key achievements embody:
9x IBJJF World Champion (black belt, together with a number of open-weight titles)11x IBJJF Pan-American Champion8x Abu Dhabi World Professional Champion4x ADCC World Champion (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 in +60 kg/open class)Inducted into the IBJJF Corridor of Fame
She received her first main grownup titles as a brown belt and maintained an unbeaten streak till 2021, when she suffered her first loss by choice to Nathiely de Jesus at Who’s Quantity One (WNO). In 2014, she examined optimistic for anabolic steroids and was stripped of her 2013 titles, however she rebounded strongly afterward. As of 2025, she stays lively in competitions, lately competing on the CJJ Invitational.
Garcia transitioned to MMA in 2015, signing with Japan’s RIZIN Combating Federation. Her skilled document stands at 6-0 (1 no contest), with all wins by first-round stoppages through strikes or submissions. Notable fights embody victories over Lei’d Tapa and Barbara Nepomuceno.
She made a short foray into shoot boxing in 2017, which led to a no contest attributable to unlawful kicks.
Garcia’s professional MMA document stands at 6-0 along with her final struggle in 2018.
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