Ariel Gasperini

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Ariel "Underdog" Gasperini (b. 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.[1]

[edit] Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ariel studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the International Karate school under Fernando Yamasaki and common UFC referee Mario Yamasaki.[2] She got the nickname Underdog because, she was the first women training at her gym, making her an automatic underdog.[3] Her signature moves include the flying armbar and a lot of guard work.[4] Ariel placed in the following non exhaustive list of tournaments:

Event Name Division Place
2007 Grapplers Quest Liberty Bell No-Gi Challenge Women's Advanced No-Gi Class D (145-159.9 lbs.) 1st Place
2007 Grapplers Quest North American Championships Women’s BJJ Blue Belt Class D (145-159.9 lbs.) 3rd Place
2007 Diamond State Games Teen's Advanced BJJ Middleweight (130-149.9 lbs.) 3rd Place
2007 Diamond State Games Teen's Advanced No-Gi Middleweight (135-149.9 lbs.) 3rd Place

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.[5] In NAGA events, Ariel is ranked 36th in no-gi and 28th in gi with 4 NAGA-associated event wins according to Rated.[6] Ariel currently works for Grapplers Quest.[4]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Underdog's ProElite Profile. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
  2. ^ Underdog's OTM profile. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
  3. ^ Grapplers Quest interview. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
  4. ^ a b Hoofprints newspaper interview. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
  5. ^ Grappling League's U.S. National Grappling Ratings 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
  6. ^ Rated's profile for Ariel Gasperini. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
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