Jiu-jitsu legend Gabi Garcia returns to MMA on April 25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a rematch with Barbara Nepomuceno, Centurion FC officers confirmed to MMA Preventing.
The occasion will air dwell and free on Caze TV on YouTube.
Garcia (6-0, 1 no contest) final fought in MMA in December 2018, submitting Nepomuceno with a keylock in just below three minutes at RIZIN 14. The heavyweight grappler fought her total MMA profession in Asia, scoring all six wins by stoppages.
“Centurion FC is coming, and coming sturdy,” Centurion FC CEO Roberto Gallo informed MMA Preventing. “Having Gabi Garcia, it’s a privilege. A privilege that displays Centurion FC’s route.”
Garcia returned to grappling competitions in 2019 to make historical past on the ADCC, claiming her fourth gold medal. The 38-year-old jiu-jitsu ace additionally gained double gold on the IBJJF Pans that yr, profitable in her division and the openweight class.
Nepomuceno (0-1), a former WGP Kickboxing champion in Brazil, returned to the ring in late 2022 to win a kickboxing match over Gabriela Mingorance. Nepomuceno added one other victory to her kickboxing report in April 2023, defeating Bianca Carvalho through determination.
Watch their first bout under.
