Alan Fenandes

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Alan Fenandes
Born15 October 1978
Batala
NationalityIndian
OccupationMixed Martial Arts Coach

Alan Fenandes (Born on 15 October 1978 ) is a Mixed Martial Arts Coach, National Coach at All India Mixed Martial Arts Association.[1] He is also the first Indian to hold a grade in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Santos of the World-renowned Abu Dhabi Top Team in 2008 at ADCC, Abu Dhabi.[2]

Early Life

Alan Fenandes was born on the 15th of October,1978 to a Punjabi Christian Mother and Goan Portuguese Father.Born in a small town of Batala,Punjab.Alan after spending his early childhood years in Punjab then moved to boarding schools in Shimla and finished his schooling there.[3]

Career

Alan Fenandes, India’s First Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter (2004) made his debut in the UK[4]. Alan's background in Wrestling, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has created something truly unique and taken the sport of MMA to a totally different level. As a former fighter and a Mixed Martial Arts coach with over 17 years of experience.[5]

Awards and Recognition

  • 3 Time National Champion in Kickboxing[6]
  • WKL Asian KickBoxing Champion
  • IKF World Championship Title Contender March 2005
  • Abu Pro Kickboxing – World Champion -2004
  • Clash of the Champions – Undefeated World Champion (MMA) – 2005 -2007
  • Clash of the Champions Fight Night Champion – 2007
  • Art of War 2007 – China Main Event (MMA)
  • Fought Pro Muay Thai In Thailand
  • World Title Contender at Martial Combat Singapore 2010

References

  1. "Alan Fenandes - one of the most sought-after coaches in the world of Mixed Martial Arts". ANI News. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  2. Release, ANI Press. "Alan Fenandes - one of the most sought-after coaches in the world of Mixed Martial Arts". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  3. "Here's how Alan Fenandes is planning to make MMA big for the Indian audiences". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  4. "Alan Fenandes – one of the most sought-after coaches in the world of Mixed Martial Arts". Startup Reporter. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  5. "Train differently with the MMA Champion -Alan Fenandes". News Room Buzz. 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  6. "Alan Fenandes - bodyandstrength.com". Body and Strength. Retrieved 2021-05-25.

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