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Gabi Garcia

Gabi Garcia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor known for her success in grappling and later MMA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gabi Garcia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor known for her success in grappling and later MMA. She has won multiple ADCC and world jiu-jitsu titles and is a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame.

Early life

Gabi Garcia was born Gabrielle Lemos Garcia in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on 17 November 1985. Available sources identify her as a Brazilian athlete from the south of the country.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu career

Garcia became one of the most successful female grapplers in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling. Sources credit her with multiple world titles, four ADCC gold medals, and induction into the IBJJF Hall of Fame.

Mixed martial arts career

Garcia entered professional MMA in 2015. The results provided list her as unbeaten, with six wins and one no contest, and note wins by knockout and submission.

Recognition and controversies

Some sources describe Garcia as one of the most successful women in grappling history, while others note a 2014 anti-doping suspension that affected some of her titles. This appears in secondary sources and should be treated as part of her competitive history.

Key facts

  • Garcia is a Brazilian athlete who competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts.
  • She was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on 17 November 1985.
  • She has won four ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship titles.
  • She has also won multiple world jiu-jitsu championships and was inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame.
  • She began competing in professional MMA in 2015 and has an undefeated record in the results provided.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabi Garcia?
Gabi Garcia is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA athlete known for her international grappling success and later professional cage-fighting career.
What is Gabi Garcia's full name?
Her full name is Gabrielle Lemos Garcia.
When was Gabi Garcia born?
She was born on 17 November 1985.
What is Gabi Garcia best known for?
She is best known for winning multiple ADCC titles, multiple world jiu-jitsu championships, and for being inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame.
What is Gabi Garcia's MMA record?
The results provided list her professional MMA record as 6 wins, 0 losses, and 1 no contest.

References

  1. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabi_Garcia
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA identification, ADCC titles, Hall of Fame membership
  2. English Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabi_Garcia
    Supports: Training background, ADCC titles, judo black belt promotion, MMA return, record summary
  3. Portuguese Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabi_Garcia
    Supports: Brazilian identity, BJJ/Muay Thai/Wrestling/MMA description, world titles, ADCC titles
  4. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/84100-gabrielle-garcia-gabi
    Supports: MMA record and basic fighter profile
  5. BJJ Heroes — https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/gabrielle-garcia-bjj
    Supports: Grappling achievements, title history, and note of anti-doping suspension