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3 photosProfessor Jalen Fonacier
Professor Jalen Fonacier is an elite black belt competitor and instructor under the legendary Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles. He is a highly accomplished competitor in the rooster weight division, holding prestigious titles such as two-time IBJJF World Champion and 2026 IBJJF European Champion, with a 4-0 record at UFC BJJ. Professor Jalen represents the world-class competitive pedigree of the Cobrinha lineage.
Reported team or academy
Alliance Los Angeles
This source affiliation may refer to a wider team. A specific gym location has not been confirmed by this label alone.
Jalen Fonacier is taking seminar requests through MMAAcademies. Send the details and Jalen Fonacier will reply directly; dates, pricing and availability are confirmed with the instructor.
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Fight week
Jalen fights Kleber Barbosa for the UFC BJJ bantamweight title
UFC BJJ 13. Thursday, October 29 · Meta APEX, Las Vegas · 8pm ET / 5pm PT on UFC FIGHT PASS.
Achievements & Coaching
- 1x World Champion Gi 2026 (Rooster - 1st)
- 1x European Champion Gi 2026 (Rooster - 1st)
- 1x World Champion Gi 2025 (Rooster - 1st)
- 1x Pan Champion Gi 2025 (Rooster - 1st)
- 1x European Silver Medalist Gi 2025 (Rooster - 2nd)
- 1x National Champion Gi 2024 (Light Feather - 1st)
- Black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, promoted at the 2024 IBJJF Worlds after winning brown belt gold
- Teaches at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu South Bay by Cobrinha (Lawndale, CA)
- Competes for Cobrinha BJJ (Alliance Los Angeles)
- Ranked No. 1 male roosterweight black belt by FloGrappling (June 2026)
- Teaches gi seminars, including Las Vegas and Carlsbad in 2026
Classes at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu South Bay
Jalen teaches at the academy in Lawndale, CA. Check the academy for class times and private lessons.
Training informationChecked 2026-10-08. Sources: BJJ Heroes biography, IBJJF 2026 Worlds recap, FloGrappling rankings, 2024 promotion.
