# Fabio Leopoldo

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## Overview

**Name:** Fabio Leopoldo

**Date of Birth:** April 17, 1977 (age 49)


## Bio

A Ryan Gracie black belt in just over five years, Fabio Leopoldo earned his reputation as a relentless competitor who won every major tournament he targeted before transitioning into MMA. Born in São Paulo in 1977, he started with Kyokushin karate at ten but found his vocation in Jiu-Jitsu at fifteen under Roberto Lage, then moved to Ryan Gracie’s gym in 1996. He received his brown belt from Daniel Gracie, Russo, and Nino Schembri, and his black belt from Ryan Gracie in 2003. At brown belt, he co-founded Gracie Morumbi with Marcelo Marques. He won his first MMA fight by TKO in 43 seconds and later fought for Renzo Gracie’s IFL team, winning the championship belt before settling in California to teach.

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

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