“The name "Gomes" was Ivan's mother's maiden name, he adopted that name as homage to his mother. Some also called Ivan Gomes "The Samurai" after his expedition through Japan.”
Team
Jiu Jitsu Tradicional Estilo Ivan Gomes
Biography
Ivan Gomes was one of the most dominant jiu jitsu and vale-tudo (no-holds-bared) fighters of the past century, Gomes ruled Brazil's combat scene during the 1960's and 1970's decades, fighting legends such as Waldemar Santana, Carlson Gracie and Euclides Pereira holding 86 confirmed NHB fights on his record and no losses. Gomes was also invited by Antonio Inoki to fight in Japan where he lived for two years, competing and learning different fighting styles such as sumo wrestling.