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Allan Alex Góes
Born (1971-04-20) April 20, 1971 (age 54)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out ofLaguna Niguel, California, United States
Rank7th Degree Coral Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active1995–2007
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout4
By decision1
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Allan Góes (born April 20, 1971)[citation needed] is a Brazilian 7th-Degree Coral Belt and Master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as a retired mixed martial artist. The protégé of Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr, Góes is an eight-time Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Champion and one of the early pioneers to transition Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into the realm of mixed martial arts.

He began his professional MMA career in the mid-1990s and gained international recognition for his appearances in organizations such as PRIDE Fighting Championships, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the International Fight League (IFL). Known for his technical grappling and aggressive guard game, Góes fought several notable opponents, including Frank Shamrock, Dan Henderson, and Kazushi Sakuraba.

Góes was instrumental in introducing high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to early MMA audiences and played a key role in the sport’s evolution. He retired from active competition after representing the Seattle Tiger Sharks in the IFL.

Biography

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Góes started practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with his grandfather Alcides Góes, judo master. When he was 12 he was taken to the Carlson Gracie Team and fell in love with the sport embracing jiu-jitsu as a profession, totally dedicating himself to the "Gentle Art". He also trained kickboxing, and got a black belt in judo.[1]

At the age of 18, he got his black belt from the hands of Carlson Gracie. At 19, after more than 200 Jiu-Jitsu fights and only one loss[citation needed], and achieving World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion 8 times[citation needed] he then moved to the United States to become a professional MMA Fighter. In the year of 2000, Góes helped create a new team with his old team partners, called Brazilian Top Team.

Góes had his MMA debut for Japanese Pancrase promotion, taking on Frank Shamrock in 1995. Allan scored the first takedown, which Frank followed with one of his own, but the Brazilian threatened him twice with Kimura attempts from the bottom and also threw ground and pound after taking from top position. The shoot wrestler answered sweeping him and clamping an ankle lock, but Góes reversed into a rear naked choke. It marked a controversial instance, as Góes refused to release the hold when Frank utilized a rope escape as by Pancrase's rules, and he gained a yellow card from the referee; moreover, according to Shamrock, Góes eye-gouged him without the referee noticing in order to secure the choke.[2] As the match continued, Shamrock continued utilizing ankle locks and heel hooks, badly dislocating Góes's ankle[1] and making him spend his own rope escape. The Brazilian ended the match taking Frank's back, but the bout was ruled a draw by points.

Allan followed his debut participating in several MMA events in United States from 1995 to 1997, beating Anthony Macias by TKO and submitting Todd Bjornethun by triangle choke. He entered Ultimate Fighting Championship in its UFC 17 tournament in an attempt to challenge for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship held by Frank Shamrock,[3] firstly facing fellow challenger Dan Henderson.

The Brazilian opened the match dropping Henderson down with a punch, but Henderson countered with a heel hook attempt, and later started landing effective ground and pound through Góes's guard, bloodying his nose. The match ended with Henderson scoring several punches at the overtime, gaining a unanimous decision over the Brazilian fighter.[4] However, controversy arose about the end of the main round, when the referee John McCarthy stopped Góes from locking a rear naked choke after an illegal kick to a downed Henderson.[3] Góes went to claim in an interview that Henderson was passing out in his hold when the referee broke it, and protested about the application of the rules.[3]

After his UFC tenure, Góes went to compete in Japan again, for PRIDE Fighting Championships, and had his debut against Kazushi Sakuraba. The Brazilian lied on the ground for most of the match, but made an excellent usage of defensive guard, throwing upkicks and threatening with submissions attempts. Góes fended away the aggressor Sakuraba and took his back several times, seeking for rear naked chokes, but he was not successful, and almost got caught in an armbar at the second round. The final round saw Góes taking dominant position and being near of another choke, as well as trading kicks with Sakuraba from the ground. As the rules didn't involve judge decisions, the match was ruled a draw.[5]

Another of Góes's highest profiled matches in PRIDE was against Hammer House founder Mark Coleman in 2001. Outweighed by 30 pounds, Góes first tried a capoeira spinning kick before shooting for the takedown, but Coleman stopped him and landed two knee strikes, the second of which knocked Góes off, before throwing three more for the referee stoppage. Some seconds after the decision, believing (under the effects of the KO) that the match was still running, Góes attacked Coleman and caused a brawl, but it was cleared off and they left in friendly terms.

Goes owns and operates Goes Jiu Jitsu - A Carlson Gracie Legacy, in Laguna Niguel, California Carlson Gracie Legacy - Jiu Jitsu & MMA by Allan Goes, is a Founder of TUVA Original, works as a Color Commentator for LFA Brasil, and gives jiu-jitsu seminars throughout the world.

Lineage

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Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Allan Góes

Personal life

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Allan Góes was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and comes from a lineage deeply rooted in martial arts and Indigenous heritage. He is of Tupinambá descent, one of Brazil’s original warrior tribes, which continues to influence his spiritual connection to nature, discipline, and tradition.

His early years were shaped by time spent with his grandfather and father, surrounded by music, storytelling, and philosophical dialogue. Their home and his grandfather’s restaurant were gathering places for musicians, philosophers, and notable figures from across Brazil. Góes grew up listening to passionate debates, playing instruments, and absorbing a wide range of ideas and cultural influences. He also spent frequent time in the jungle, developing a deep respect for the natural world. When he was later sent to school, he struggled to adapt—often removing his clothes in class as a young boy, uncomfortable with the structure and expectations of modern life after so much freedom in nature.

After the passing of his grandfather—who had been a central figure in his upbringing—Góes lived in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, where he faced significant hardship. Recognizing his potential, Carlson Gracie took him into his home and under his mentorship. Carlson Gracie, a prominent figure in the Gracie family, was known for his aggressive, physically demanding style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which heavily influenced the evolution of modern MMA. Góes became one of Carlson’s top students and was instrumental in helping him develop and refine techniques that are still widely used in modern Jiu-Jitsu today.

Góes moved to the United States alongside Carlson Gracie during the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s expansion, playing a key role in introducing the art to American soil. He has lived in Orange County, California, ever since, helping to build the foundation of BJJ in the U.S. while competing, teaching, and mentoring fighters at the highest levels.

He has four adult children—two daughters who reside in Brazil and two sons who live in California. He was previously married and is currently in a long-term relationship with a creative partner who actively collaborates with him on projects exploring his career, legacy, and personal journey.

Beyond martial arts, Góes is passionate about mentoring the next generation of fighters, maintaining an active role in the community, and preserving the legacy of Carlson Gracie through his teachings and business ventures, including TUVA ORIGINAL, a lifestyle and fight gear brand he founded with his creative partner.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 10 wins 5 losses
By knockout 3 4
By submission 6 0
By decision 1 1
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–5–2 Alex Schoenauer KO (punch) IFL: Everett June 1, 2007 1 3:00 Everett, Washington, United States
Win 10–4–2 Homer Moore TKO (punches) IFL: Moline April 7, 2007 2 2:56 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 9–4–2 Daniel Gracie TKO (punches) IFL: World Championship Semifinals November 2, 2006 2 1:03 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 8–4–2 Devin Cole Submission (guillotine choke) IFL: Portland September 9, 2006 1 2:05 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 7–4–2 Chris West Submission (kneebar) Rumble on the Rock 7 May 7, 2005 1 0:41 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 6–4–2 Gustavo Machado TKO (retirement) Heat FC 2: Evolution December 18, 2003 1 N/A Natal, Brazil
Win 6–3–2 Carlos Lima Submission (armbar) Meca 8: Meca World Vale Tudo 8 May 16, 2003 1 7:50 Curitiba, Brazil
Loss 5–3–2 Alex Stiebling TKO (knees and punches) PRIDE 18 December 23, 2001 3 0:47 Fukuoka, United States
Loss 5–2–2 Mark Coleman KO (knees) PRIDE 13 March 25, 2001 1 1:19 Saitama, Japan
Win 5–1–2 Vernon White Decision (unanimous) PRIDE 9 June 4, 2000 2 10:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win 4–1–2 Carl Malenko Submission (arm-triangle choke) PRIDE 8 November 21, 1999 1 9:16 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 3–1–2 Kazushi Sakuraba Draw PRIDE 4 October 11, 1998 3 10:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3–1–1 Dan Henderson Decision (unanimous) UFC 17 May 15, 1998 1 15:00 Mobile, Alabama, United States
Win 3–0–1 Todd Bjornethun Submission (triangle choke) EF 4: Extreme Fighting 4 March 28, 1997 1 0:30 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0–1 Matt Andersen Submission (triangle choke) EC 3: Extreme Challenge 3 February 15, 1997 1 5:59 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0–1 Anthony Macias TKO (submission to punches) EF 3: Extreme Fighting 3 October 18, 1996 1 3:52 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Draw 0–0–1 Frank Shamrock Draw Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 4 May 13, 1995 1 10:00 Urayasu, Japan

References

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  1. ^ a b Allan Goes Interview 2[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Frank Shamrock, Uncaged: My Life as a Champion MMA Fighter, Chicago Review Press
  3. ^ a b c Stephen Quadros, Allan Goes is One of Brazil's Finest, Black Belt Magazine, March 2000
  4. ^ Simply MMA: UFC 17: Redemption[permanent dead link], 411mania-com
  5. ^ MMA Review: #430: PRIDE 4[usurped], The Oratory
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