Jiu-jitsu legend Gabi Garcia will return to MMA on April 25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a rematch with Barbara Nepomuceno, which will be aired live and free on Caze TV on YouTube.
So, here’s the scoop. Gabi Garcia, a jiu-jitsu legend, is making her MMA comeback. It’s happening on April 25, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. And guess what? She’s facing Barbara Nepomuceno again. This rematch confirmation comes straight from the horse’s mouth – Centurion FC officials.
Now, here’s the best part. You can catch all the action live. And it’s free! Just tune into Caze TV on YouTube.
Garcia’s record? Impressive. She’s 6-0, with one no contest. Her last MMA fight? December 2018. She made Nepomuceno tap out with a keylock in under three minutes at RIZIN 14. All her MMA fights? In Asia. And she’s won all six by stoppages. Talk about dominance!
Roberto Gallo, Centurion FC CEO, is stoked. He says, “Centurion FC is coming, and coming strong.” He’s thrilled to have Garcia on board. He calls it a “privilege.” And it’s a sign of where Centurion FC is headed.
In 2019, Garcia went back to her roots. She returned to grappling competitions. And she made history at the ADCC. She bagged her fourth gold medal. The 38-year-old jiu-jitsu whiz also scored double gold at the IBJJF Pans that year. She won in her division and the openweight class. Impressive, right?
Nepomuceno, on the other hand, is a former WGP Kickboxing champ in Brazil. She made a comeback to the ring in late 2022. She won a kickboxing match against Gabriela Mingorance. And in April 2023, she added another feather to her cap. She defeated Bianca Carvalho via decision.
Want a taste of their first bout? Check it out below.