"Fábio is known as 'Kamikase' [kamikaze]. The Kamikaze was a special attack unit of the Japanese Air Force, and a nickname often associated with bravery in western culture, but in Alano's case, the label is not related to the Japanese. Instead, the nickname derives from Fábio's first sponsor, an events company called Kamikase. At the time, Alano worked for the business as a bartender and his BJJ training was sponsored by the owner of said company. In appreciation for the support, Fábio used the brand's title on his Instagram profile name (@fkamikase). As he progressed in the sport and became a familiar face on the international circuit, the BJJ community started referencing Alano as 'Fabio Kamikase'."
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