Biography(references)Marcello Salazar Bergo was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 27, 1981, to Silvia Helena Mousinho, of Portuguese ancestry and Victor Salazar Bergo, of Italian ancestry. At the age of 8, Marcello learned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Coach Juarez Soares, a methodological specialist in training children. In 2004, Marcello Salazar received his black belt at the age of 24 from Brazilian Top Team founders and head coach Murilo Bustamante and Mario Sperry who received their black belts from the legendary Carlson Gracie. After conquering various national and international titles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and over 300 submission grappling and wrestling matches to his credit, Marcello made the decision to undertake and compete in MMA. For fun and entertainment he surfs with friends; enjoys playing chess with members of his family, and reading political science articles and books in his spare time.
Fighter Trivia(references)In 2008, his daughter, Katarina Gruenzner Bergo, was born in Portland, Oregon .In 2011 his son Olav Gruenzner Bergo was born in San Antonio, Texas . In 2019, his daughter Helena Kay Bergo, was born in Jacksonville, Florida . In 2007, Marcello Salazar earned a bachelor's degree in History from UGF University, Rio de Janeiro.
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