Fabiano Scherner (born June 30, 1972)[12] is a German-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Scherner is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor who won multiple championships in all belt ranks on international and world stage in adult and master divisions.
Shortly following this, Ricardo Liborio invited Scherner to start training MMA and teaching BJJ in Olympia, Washington.
While in Olympia, Scherner began cross-training with fellow heavyweight Jeff Monson, as he worked to develop his MMA skills.
[18] After leaving the UFC, Scherner fought against Gilbert Yvel at Cage Rage 17 - Ultimate Challenge losing via TKO (Punches) in the first round.
[24] Less than 2 months later, on September 17, 2012, Scherner faced against the much younger Vitaly Minakov, losing via TKO (punches) late in the first round of the main event.