Ariel Gasperini

Ariel "Underdog" Gasperini (born 1990) is an infamous female grappler from New Jersey known for her mad (legendary) "white-belt" skills and terrible spelling. She describes herself as a quiet but confident person who enjoys living life and finding inner balance. Ariel abstains from fast food, smoking, or using drugs. She plans on becoming a teacher one day.cite web|url=http://underdogbjj.proelite.com/ |title=Underdog's ProElite Profile |accessdate=2007-11-24]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ariel studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the International Karate school under Fernando Yamasaki and common UFC referee Mario Yamasaki.cite web |url=http://onthemat.com/belts_database.php?mode=details&beltid=709 |title=Underdog's OTM profile |accessdate=2007-11-24] She got the nickname Underdog because, she was the first women training at her gym, making her an automatic underdog.cite web |url=http://grapplersquest.proelite.com/60697 |title=Grapplers Quest interview |accessdate=2007-11-24] Her signature moves include the flying armbar and a lot of guard work.cite web |url=http://underdogbjj.proelite.com/75050 |title=Hoofprints newspaper interview |accessdate=2007-11-24] Ariel placed in the following non exhaustive list of tournaments:

Even though she is still a teenager and a white belt, Ariel is ranked 1st in Women's Advanced No-Gi Class D (145-159.9 lbs.) according to Grappling League.cite web |url=http://www.grapplers.com/Rated/standing_national.cfm |title=Grappling League's U.S. National Grappling Ratings 2007 |accessdate=2007-11-24] In NAGA events, Ariel is ranked 36th in no-gi and 28th in gi with 4 NAGA-associated event wins according to Rated.cite web |url=http://www.nationallyranked.com/index.cfm?ac=RANKEDfighterDetail&UID=234759 |title=Rated's profile for Ariel Gasperini |accessdate=2007-11-24] Ariel currently works for Grapplers Quest.

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