Biography
Allan Góes 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, Daniel Gracie, 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.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com0.64
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.35
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.75
/ 15 min
Takedowns
2.63
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts17 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Alex SchoenauerH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | IFL: Everett | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Win | Homer MooreH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | IFL: Moline | Apr 7, 2007 |
| Win |  Daniel GracieH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | IFL: World Championship Semifinals | Nov 2, 2006 |
| Win | Devin ColeH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | IFL: Portland | Sep 9, 2006 |
| Win | Chris WestH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R1 | Rumble on the Rock 7 | May 7, 2005 |
| Loss | Gustavo MachadoH2H | TKO (retirement) | R1 | Heat FC 2: Evolution | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Win | Carlos LimaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Meca 8: Meca World Vale Tudo 8 | May 16, 2003 |
| Loss | Alex StieblingH2H | TKO (knees and punches) | R3 | PRIDE 18 | Dec 23, 2001 |
| Loss | Mark ColemanH2H | KO (knees) | R1 | PRIDE 13 | Mar 25, 2001 |
| Win | Vernon WhiteH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | PRIDE 9 | Jun 4, 2000 |
| Win | Carl Malenko | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | PRIDE 8 | Nov 21, 1999 |
| Draw |  Kazushi SakurabaH2H | Draw | R3 | PRIDE 4 | Oct 11, 1998 |
| Loss | Dan HendersonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | UFC 17 | May 15, 1998 |
| Win | Todd BjornethunH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | EF 4: Extreme Fighting 4 | Mar 28, 1997 |
| Win | Matt AndersenH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | EC 3: Extreme Challenge 3 | Feb 15, 1997 |
| Win | Anthony MaciasH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | EF 3: Extreme Fighting 3 | Oct 18, 1996 |
| Draw | Frank ShamrockH2H | Draw | R1 | Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 4 | May 13, 1995 |
Related Fighters
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