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Fabio Gurgel to receive documentary about his grappling career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:06 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Fabio Gurgel to receive documentary about his grappling career
Summary

Fabio Gurgel, a renowned grappler and former UFC fighter, will star in a documentary detailing his career. The project, involving the WVC organization, is currently in production and directed by Jorge Wolney Atalla. Gurgel aims to explore his life beyond the iconic WVC 3 final, including his impact on the jiu-jitsu community and the establishment of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team. He plans to highlight his journey as a champion and his contributions to the sport. Filming is set to begin soon.

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  • •Fabio Gurgel reunites with Mark Kerr at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship.
  • •The documentary is inspired by Gurgel's career and the WVC tournament history.
  • •Gurgel founded the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team with global reach.
  • •Focus will be on Gurgel's achievements, including four-time jiu-jitsu world champion.
  • •Production of the documentary is currently underway.
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  • 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — UFC, WVC pioneer to receive documentary about career
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One of the greatest grapplers of our generation and a one-time Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter is getting the recognition he deserves.

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