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Ivan Jorge
Brazilian mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ivan Jorge (born November 7, 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, he has competed for the UFC, Fight Nights Global, Jungle Fight and M-1 Global. He is the former Jungle Fight Lightweight Champion.
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Mixed martial arts career
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Early career
Jorge made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001. During the first 11 years of his career he fought in his native Brazil, Russia, and Spain for a variety of promotions. He amassed a record of 18–3.
Jungle Fight
Jorge debuted for the Jungle Fight promotion early in his career in 2005. He didn't return to the promotion until 2012, where he put together an impressive win streak and eventually became the Jungle Fight Lightweight champion.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In August 2013, it was announced that Jorge had signed with the UFC. He made his debut at UFC Fight Night 28 as a replacement for Marcelo Guimarães, winning a unanimous decision over Keith Wisniewski.[4][5]
Jorge then lost a unanimous decision to Rodrigo Damm on February 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[6][7]
Jorge faced Josh Shockley on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[8] Jorge won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]
Jorge faced Joseph Duffy on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[10] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[11][12]
EFN Global
Jorge faced Akhmed Aliev on April 22, 2016 at EFN: Fight Nights 45 - Global. He lost the fight via KO (punch) in the second round.[13]
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Mixed martial arts record
| 35 matches | 27 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 5 |
| By submission | 13 | 1 |
| By decision | 11 | 2 |
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