Jorge Gurgel, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 14 wins, 10 losses, and no draws. He specialized in the lightweight division, weighing in at 155 lbs., and stood at 5' 7' tall with a reach of 69'. In his orthodox stance, Gurgel demonstrated an average of 3.37 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, landing 32% of them accurately while absorbing 3.62 strikes per minute. His striking defense was commendable at 62%, and he attempted an average of 0.5 submissions per 15 minutes. Gurgel's fighting style was characterized by his takedown attempts, with an accuracy rate of 23% in the UFC. He held a notable victory over John Halverson, who had an ELO rating of 985, marking one of his most significant achievements. In his recent fight history, Gurgel won against Diego Saraiva via unanimous decision on July 7, 2007. However, he faced losses in his subsequent fights against Alvin Robinson and Cole Miller, both via unanimous decision and submission (triangle choke) respectively. His last recorded bout was on November 15, 2008, against Aaron Riley, which ended in another unanimous decision loss.