Fabio Holanda

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nick=The Mastermind cite web
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title=Fighter’s bio: Fabio Holanda
year=2007
accessdate=2007-08-16
publisher=TKO- Major League MMA]
height=5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
weight=170 lb (77 kg)
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nationality=flagicon|BRA Brazilian
fightingfrom=flagicon|CAN Montreal, Quebec
hometown=flagicon|BRANatal, Brazil
fightteam= Brazilian Top Team (Canada)cite web
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title=Fight Finder: Fabio Holanda
year=2007
accessdate=2007-08-16
publisher=Sherdog]
fightstyle=Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Kickboxing
wins=5
losses=5
draws= 0
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Fabio Holanda (born September 9, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who practices out of Montréal, Québec, Canada. He currently fights in TKO and MFC as a lightweight and is a contender for the title in the former organization.

Born in Natal, Brazil, Fabio is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He received his black belt from Brazilian Top Team (BTT) in Brazil and heads Brazilian Top Team Canada in Montréal, Québec. He also trains in Muay Thai, boxing and wrestling at the Montréal Cultural Martial Arts Academy (Gamma), which is headed by Philip Gelinas, an original Dog Brother and 9th degree Kajukenbo black belt. Holanda has trained and cornered some of Canada's most prominent mixed martial artists, including Georges St. Pierre, Patrick Côté, David Loiseau and Ivan Menjivar. Most recently he helped Georges St. Pierre and Patrick Côté prepare for their victories at UFC 74. He has also trained with other UFC veterans like Rashad Evans, Keith Jardine and Nate Marquardt.

Mixed martial arts career

Holanda's mma career had a rough start with three consecutive losses as a welterweight to opponents who were then or would go on to be fighters in the UFC. As a lightweight he has fared better, with five victories and two losses. His first win came via a kimura submission over Kultar Gill. He followed this with another submission win, over Gill's teammate Blake Fredrickson. [http://www.fabioholanda.com/ingles/i-news.htm Fabio Holanda Official Page, News] ] Holanda lost his next bout with UFC veteran Rich Clementi by TKO, in a match where the stoppage and quick stand-ups by the referee were controversial. He pushed on to defeat UFC veteran Alvin Robinson via TKO. Then, after submitting Mike Bell with an armbar, Holanda fought Sam Stout for the TKO lightweight championship belt. [http://www.TKOMMA.TV TKO Major League MMA] ] Although Holanda controlled the first rounds with take-downs, dominant positioning and submission attempts, he did not answer the bell for the third and Stout retained his title. [http://www.ultimefanatic.com Ultime Fanatic] In his next match, Holanda outstruck Shaun Krysa, earning a victory by TKO.

Mixed martial arts record

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competitions

Holanda has also enjoyed success in BJJ and submission wrestling competitions. He has achieved victories over notable grapplers and UFC veterans such as Jeff Josilin and Kenny Florian. Some of his achievements include [http://www.fabioholanda.com Fábio Holanda ] ]
* 2004 NAGA Champion (New Jersey)
* 2004 Brawl at the Old City Champion (Quebec City)
* 2002 World Championship 3rd place
* 1999 Pan American Championship 3rd place
* 1998 Brazilian Championships 3rd place
* 1998 Brazilian Championships Open Class 1st place
* Brazilian Northeast Championship, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2001.
* RN State Championships, Champion 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2001.

References

External links

* [http://www.fabioholanda.com Fabio Holanda official page]
* [http://onthemat.com/articles/BTT_Fighter_FABIO_HOLANDA_Interview_04_10_2006.html On The Mat Interview]
* [http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?FighterID=5999 Professional MMA record from Sherdog.com]