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Gabriel Wanderley

@therecifeshark

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🇧🇷7-2 Professional MMA Fighter (7 finishes)
@apfcmma 135 Champion 👑
Managed by @suckerpunchent
@combatcrnr Athlete 🥊
@wanderleyjiujitsu 🥋🌊🦈

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Fight camp locked in.
Wrapped up the best camp of my life today. Trained with some of the best fighters out there, pushed every single day, and left nothing in the gym. Body’s ready, mind’s sharp, and I’m walking into this fight better than I’ve ever been.
Let’s go.
Shout out to my teammates for helping me. Time to get paid .

Fight camp yakunlandi.
Bugun umrimdagi eng yaxshi lagerimni yakunladim. Eng zo‘r jangchilar bilan mashq qildim, har kuni o‘zimni siqib ishladim va zalda hech narsa qoldirmadim. Tanam tayyor, aqlim o‘tkir va bu jangga oldingidan ham yaxshiroq holatda kirdim.
Ketdik!
Jamoadoshlarimga yordam berganlari uchun katta rahmat. Let’s go

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@ibjjf PAN No-Gi 2026🥈

Another challenge chased & more lessons learned. 🏃🏾📝

Took a Solo Trip out to New Jersey to compete at another Major Tournament. I’d be lying if I said, “this one didn’t sting” because I know I’m capable of more in my performance.

Thankful to have competed and achieved a big stride along the journey. Can’t wait for the next one.

“No Mud, No Lotus”
“No Struggle, No Progress” @progressjj

#bjj #nogi #ibjjf #grappling #explorepage

The Sting. 😅

Moved to #3 in my division.

Bo came from a wedding in Boston to New Jersey to making his ibjjf tournament & “Black Belt coaching” debut. 🤣

Grateful for the all the support from everyone whether it’s on the mats, off the mats, or randomly at a tournament miles away from home.

Post tournament vibes.

Note to Self: *Take more photos*

Brought some Major Hardware, home.

Until next time.

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The Bantamweight Division Runs Through The Recife Shark 🦈🦈🦈

Gabe Wanderley has dominated each of his APFC fights, securing back to back first round finishes en route to becoming APFC Bantamweight Champion 🏆

Next, Wanderley seeks his first title defense at #APFC27 in Milwaukee.

Will we see another successful shark hunt? 🦈

#APFC27 | 📆 12.13 | 📍MKE

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BREAKING 🚨🚨

“The Recife Shark” Gabe Wanderley returns to the APFC cage set to defend his Bantamweight Championship at #APFC27 in Milwaukee 🏆

⭐️ 7-2 Pro
💥 7 Finishes
🏆 APFC Bantamweight Champion

#APFC27 | 📆 12.13 | 📍MKE

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts give kids much more than self-defense. They help develop confidence, discipline, focus, respect, teamwork, and perseverance while teaching children how to overcome challenges and believe in themselves.

At Wanderley Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy, we create a positive and supportive environment where kids can learn, have fun, make friends, and grow stronger—both on and off the mats. 🦈

Kids Jiu-Jitsu | Ages 6–12
📅 Monday–Friday
⏰ 5:00 PM
🥋 All Levels Welcome

Come join our Mat Family and give your child the opportunity to grow through martial arts! Call or text 📞(630)337-0458 for more details about our kids program. #wanderleyjiujitsu #kidsmartialarts #jiujitsu #milwaukee

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Congratulations to Gabriel Wanderley on his performance at JCI 4: A Night of Champions!

Wanderley won by submission against Sam Tijerina.

👏 Congratulations to both competitors for stepping onto the JCI mats and putting on a great performance.

🎥 WATCH JCI 4 ON YOUTUBE

Missed the action or want to watch it again? The full JCI 4: A Night of Champions event is available now on the Big Frog YouTube Channel.

Individual matches from JCI 4 will also be posted throughout this week, so subscribe and turn on notifications to catch every match.

🥋 WANT TO COMPETE AT JCI?

Applications are FREE and open to interested competitors.

👉 Apply at JCIinvitational.com/athletes

FREE to apply. FREE to compete. EVERY athlete paid.

Athletes First. Always.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making JCI 4 possible:

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Athletes First. Always.

#JCI4 #BJJ #JiuJitsu #SubmissionGrappling #JeffCurranInvitational

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And he did it again #sharkattack #wanderleyjiujitsu

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🚨 BOUT ADDED TO JCI 4! 🚨

Just when you thought the JCI 4 card was complete, we’re adding another matchup.

🔥 SAM TIJERINA vs. GABRIEL WANDERLEY 🔥

Tijerina and Wanderley will meet under the JCI lights this Saturday as another submission-only superfight joins an already stacked JCI 4: A Night of Champions card.

🏆 6 JCI World Championship Matches
🥋 25+ Submission-Only Superfights
🌎 Athletes from across the U.S. and Japan

We’re just days away, and there is still time to experience it LIVE.

🎟️ GET YOUR SEATS WHILE THEY LAST!

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 The MAC | Crystal Lake, IL

Can’t make it to the MAC?

📺 Subscribe to the Big Frog YouTube Channel
🔔 Turn on notifications
🌎 Watch JCI 4 LIVE & FREE worldwide

SAM TIJERINA vs. GABRIEL WANDERLEY

🔥 ANOTHER FIGHT ADDED. ONE MORE REASON TO WATCH JCI 4 LIVE.

JCI 4: A NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS

🥋 Athletes First. Always.

#JCI4 #BJJ #JiuJitsu #SubmissionOnly #grappling

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🦈 The “Recife Shark” Gabriel Wanderley, is locked in for JCI 4, this Saturday‼️🇧🇷#represented #bjj #jci #combatsports #fightweek

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Behind the scenes of @therecifeshark becoming the @apfcmma Bantamweight Champion 🏆

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Back To School Photo @ 60 years young🥋🔥 #BrazilianJujitsu #SuperSixties

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Black Belts certified by WANDERLEY STRIKING!💥🥊Come join our TEAM ⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️🟥⬛️ #wanderleystriking #wanderleyjiujitsu #wanderleymma

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