Fabiano Scherner

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Fabiano Scherner
Born (1972-06-30) June 30, 1972 (age 52)
Tres Passos, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Other namesPega-Leve (Take it Easy)
Residence Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight257 lb (117 kg; 18 st 5 lb)
Division Heavyweight (MMA)
Ultra-Heavyweight (BJJ)
Reach74 in (190 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Team American Top Team Portland
Rank5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active1999–present (BJJ)
2003–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins11
By knockout5
By submission6
Losses11
By knockout10
By submission1
No contests3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Fabiano Scherner
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World No-gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [2]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Senior 1 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [3]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Senior 1 Absolute (black) [3]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Masters Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [4]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Masters Absolute (black) [4]
Masters World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [5]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Absolute (black) [6]
Pan-American Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [7]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [8]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 Absolute (black) [8]
American Nationals Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [9]
American No-Gi Nationals Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Ultra-Heavyweight (black) [10]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Absolute (black) [10]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2001 Ultra-Heavyweight (purple) [11]

Fabiano Scherner (born June 30, 1972) [12] is a German-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He has fought in Cage Rage, IFL and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Scherner is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor who won multiple championships in all belt ranks on international and world stage in adult and master divisions. [13] [14]

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Background

Scherner was born in Tres Passos on June 30, 1972. In 1999, Scherner started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil with Carlson Gracie student Murilo Rupp. There he was introduced to Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante, and Luis Roberto "Bebeo" Duarte. Bebeo was one of the founding members of the Brazilian Top Team (BTT) academy and invited Scherner to train with BTT. [15] [16]

Scherner received his black belt in a very fast three years and nine months. Shortly following this, Ricardo Liborio invited Scherner to start training MMA and teaching BJJ in Olympia, Washington. While in Olympia, Scherner began cross-training with fellow heavyweight Jeff Monson, as he worked to develop his MMA skills. [15]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Scherner made his UFC debut against Brandon Vera, losing via TKO (knees & punches) in the second round. [17]

In his second fight in the UFC, Scherner fought Gabriel Gonzaga, losing via TKO (Punches) in the second round. Following the loss, Scherner was released from the UFC. [18]

IFL

After leaving the UFC, Scherner fought against Gilbert Yvel at Cage Rage 17 - Ultimate Challenge losing via TKO (Punches) in the first round. Scherner then fought in three other organizations in Brazil Before fighting in the IFL, racking up 2 wins and 1 no contest.

In 2008, Scherner fought Roy Nelson for the IFL Heavyweight Championship at IFL – Las Vegas losing via TKO (Punches) in the first round. [19]

Post-IFL

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

Scherner then fought Tracy Willis, and was knocked down by an overhand right early in the second round. Willis followed up with hammerfists that opened a cut on Scherner's forehead and prompted referee Josh Rosenthal to stop the fight.

Scherner fought Nick Braker on June 6, 2009, at Carnage at the Creek 6 winning via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:08 of the first round.

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

Scherner fought Scott Junk at Galaxy MMA 1 – Worlds Collide, During the fight Scherner landed an unintentional low blow on Junk that dropped the Heavyweight to his knees. Junk laid on the cage floor for several minutes before he informed the ringside doctors he could no long continue. The fight was ruled a no contest with the official end coming just 27 seconds into round one. [20]

Scherner was scheduled to fight fellow UFC veteran Brad Morris in Australia at Brace For War 6 on November 13, [21] but he pulled out of the fight due to travel issues. He was replaced by Josh Ogilvie. [22]

On January 20, 2012, Scherner entered WCFC: Last Man Standing 2, a 16 fighter, last-man-standing style MMA tournament. After winning his first fight, Scherner lost to the tournament winner Tyler East, in the final and main event. [23]

On August 4, 2012, Scherner faced Anthony "Freight Train" Hamilton at SportFight 31. After connecting with a right and dropping him to the canvas, Scherner continued to throw strikes until Hamilton gave up his neck and Scherner was able to finish with an arm triangle choke, providing Hamilton with his only defeat via submission. [24]

Less than 2 months later, on September 17, 2012, Scherner faced against the much younger Vitaly Minakov, losing via TKO (punches) late in the first round of the main event. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches11 wins11 losses
By knockout59
By submission62
No contests3
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–11 (3)Tony LopezTKO (punches)KOTC: Fight to the FinishFebruary 3, 201831:11 Lincoln City, Oregon, United StatesFor the KOTC Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–10 (3)D.J. LindermanTKO (punches)KOTC: WipeoutJune 4, 201612:55 Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
Loss10–10 (3) Vitaly Minakov KO (punches)Fight Nights: Battle of DesneSeptember 17, 201213:51 Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia
Win10–9 (3) Anthony Hamilton Submission (arm-triangle choke)SportFight 31: Battle at the Bay 2August 4, 201212:02 Manson, Washington, United States
Loss9–9 (3)Tyler EastKO (punches)WCFC: Last Man Standing 2January 20, 201210:36 Orem, Utah, United States
Win9–8 (3)Andenilson ClementinoTKO (punches)WCFC: Last Man Standing 2January 20, 201212:12 Orem, Utah, United States
NC8–8 (3)Scott JunkNC (accidental kick to the groin)Galaxy MMA 1: Worlds CollideMay 1, 201010:27 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss8–8 (2) Mike Hayes KO (punch)ROTR 6: Final CountdownNovember 21, 200923:50 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win8–7 (2)Nick BrakerSubmission (rear-naked choke)CATC 6: Carnage at the Creek 6June 6, 200913:08 Shelton, Washington, United States
Loss7–7 (2)Tracy WillisTKO (punches)Pro Battle MMA: Immediate ImpactOctober 4, 200822:49 Springdale United States
Loss7–6 (2)Mychal ClarkSubmission (punches)SF 23: SportFight 23June 20, 200823:51 Portland, United States
Loss7–5 (2) Roy Nelson TKO (punches) IFL: Las Vegas February 29, 200813:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the IFL Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–4 (2)Dierley BugaTKO (punches)SFC 3: Sul Fighting Championship 3December 12, 20071N/ABrazil
NC6–4 (2) Maiquel Falcão NC (cut from an illegal headbutt)Desafio: Fight ShowDecember 8, 20071N/ABrazil
Win6–4 (1)Marcelo BarbosaKO (punch)SS: Storm SamuraiJuly 28, 20071N/ABrazil
Loss5–4 (1) Gilbert Yvel TKO (punches) Cage Rage 17 July 1, 200611:30 London, England
Loss5–3 (1) Gabriel Gonzaga TKO (punches) UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie May 27, 200620:24 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss5–2 (1) Brandon Vera TKO (knees and punches) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 October 3, 200523:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesUFC debut.
Win5–1 (1) Aaron Brink Submission (guillotine choke)IFC: Rock N' RumbleJuly 30, 200510:50 Nevada, United StatesWon ISKA MMA Americas Heavyweight Championship. [26]
Win4–1 (1)Brian StrombergSubmission (guillotine choke)SF 11: Rumble at the Rose GardenJuly 9, 200511:13 Oregon, United States
Win3–1 (1)Sebastian RodriguezSubmission (armbar)SF 10: MayhemMay 28, 200512:35 Oregon, United States
Win2–1 (1)Demian DecorahSubmission (armbar)FCC 19: Freestyle Combat Challenge 19May 14, 2005N/AN/A Wisconsin, United States
Loss1–1 (1) Assuério Silva Submission (guillotine choke) Jungle Fight 2 May 15, 20042N/A Manaus, Brazil
NC1–0 (1) Assuério Silva NC (injury)Meca 9: Meca World Vale Tudo 9August 1, 200313:23 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilScherner injured falling from ring.
Win1–0Scott BowmanTKO (punches)HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 3May 24, 200312:35 Florida, United States

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