Eduardo Fraga

Eduardo Fraga
Born November 20, 1973
São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st)
Division Middleweight
Rank 4th degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total 10
Wins 7
By knockout 0
By submission 6
By decision 1
Losses 3
By knockout 0
By submission 1
By decision 2
Draws 0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luís Eduardo 'Selvagem' Fraga (November 20, 1973) is a Brazilian martial artist with a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Eduardo Fraga is an instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Fraga is known for his dynamic teaching style with a focus on strength, conditioning, and the students' technique. He began his training at the age of 6, under Roberto Lage of São Paulo, Brazil. Professor Lage awarded Eduardo Fraga his black belt at the age of 22. Eduardo trained in São Paulo, Brazil under Ryan Gracie.[1] In Brazil, Eduardo Fraga competed in the MMA Vale Tudo tournaments from 1995 to 1997.[2]

Career

Eduardo has been training Gracie Jiu Jitsu for over twenty years and teaching Gracie Jiu Jitsu to both children and adults for more than 13 years. Eduardo also teaches no-gi and mixed martial arts classes. Before relocating to Berkeley, California in 2007, Eduardo taught jiu-jitsu in Brazil for more than 10 years. He is currently the head instructor at Ralph Gracie Academy in Berkeley, California.[3] As of the summer of 2011, Bangkok BJJ has become an affiliate of Ralph Gracie Academies under the direction of Eduardo Fraga, who regulates curriculum and promotions.[4]

Eduardo Fraga, who is currently sponsored by Vulkan and Clif Bar, [5] is also a very accomplished competitor and has regularly competed in Pan-American and International tournaments. Eduardo Fraga holds the titles of: 7-Time Brazilian State Champion (1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003); 3rd place 2000 Pan-American Tournament; 2nd place 2003 Pan-American Tournament; 3rd place 2004 Pan-American Tournament; 3rd place 2004 Master and Senior International Tournament; 1st place 2005 Pan-American Tournament; 3rd place 2005 Pan-American Tournament Open-Division; 2nd place 2008 Pan-American Tournament; 2nd place 2009 U.S. Open Championship; 2nd place 2010 Pan-American Tournament; 1st place First Free Style Fight Circuit 1995; 2nd place Second Free Style Fight Circuit 1995; 2nd place Seventh Free Style Fight Circuit 1996. In 2010, Eduardo won the gold medal at Masters and Absolute.[6] In 2011, Eduardo Fraga won a silver medal in his weight division and in the absolute at the 2011 American Nationals and a gold medal at the 2011 US OPEN in San Jose, CA.[7] Most recently, he placed gold in both his weight class and in the open division at the 2012 Annual All Star Tournament in San Jose, California.[8]

Personal life

Eduardo Fraga currently lives in Albany, California.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7-3 United States Mark Hall Submission (punches) IVC 2 - A Question of Pride September 15, 1997 1 9:19
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7-2 Brazil Johil de Oliveira Decision BVF 2 - Brazilian Vale Tudo Fighting 2 May 31, 1996 2 10:00
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7-1 Brazil Alexandre Lima Submission (rear naked choke) BVF 2 - Brazilian Vale Tudo Fighting 2 May 31, 1996 1 00:49
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6-1 Brazil Antonio Zeferian Submission (position) BVF 2 - Brazilian Vale Tudo Fighting 2 May 31, 1996 1 0:42
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5-1 Brazil Wander Braga Decision (unanimous) CDL - Circuito de Lutas 2 July 5, 1995 2 5:00
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5-0 Brazil Marcelo Romano Submission (rear-naked choke) CDL - Circuito de Lutas 2 July 5, 1995 1 1:42
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4-0 Brazil Marcos Vieira Submission (rear-naked choke) CDL - Circuito de Lutas 2 July 5, 1995 1 2:55
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3-0 Brazil Leandro Heck Gembo Decision (unanimous) CDL - Circuito de Lutas 1 April 1, 1995 1 13:00
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 Brazil Marcos Vieira Technical Submission (armbar) CDL - Circuito de Lutas 1 April 1, 1995 1 00:56
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1-0 Brazil Alvaro Pereira Submission (armbar) CDL - Circuito de Lutas 1 April 1, 1995 1 1:28

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ralphgracieberkeley.com/instructors/12-instructors/1-selvagem.html/
  2. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Luiz-Fraga-1384
  3. ↑ http://www.ralphgracieberkeley.com/instructors.html
  4. ↑ http://bkkbjj.com/about-us
  5. ↑ https://www.vulkanstore.com/team/EduardoFragaSelvagem-21
  6. ↑ http://bkkbjj.com/about-us
  7. ↑ http://www.strongvon.com/usopen16/m_tournament_main.jsp?page=SummaryWinners.html
  8. ↑ http://allstartournament.com/results/

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