Ivan Jorge (born November 7, 1980) is a Brazilian

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

currently competing in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2001, he has competed for the

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, Jungle Fight and

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. He is the former Jungle Fight Lightweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

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

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as a replacement for Marcelo Guimarães, winning a unanimous decision over

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. Jorge then lost a unanimous decision to

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on February 15, 2014 at

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. Jorge faced

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on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. Jorge won the fight via unanimous decision. Jorge faced Joseph Duffy on July 18, 2015 at

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. He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

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.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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