Allan Góes

Allan Góes (born April 20, 1971) 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. He retired from active competition after representing the Seattle Tiger Sharks in the International Fight League (IFL).

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