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Category Archive: BJJ News

ADCC World Champion Robert Drysdale Set For UFC Debut

    Former ADCC and Mundial world champion Robert Drysdale will make his UFC debut vs. Keith Berish at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale on July 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contest will be in...

Leandro Lo: ‘I’m Moving Up To Medium Heavy’

    After winning the Worlds in 2011 and 2012 at lightweight, Leandro won it in 2014 at middle weight, beating Otavio Sousa in the final on points. He equals the feat of Vitor Shaolin...

Renzo Gracie’s Son Gets In Fight With 4 Attackers; Makes Father Proud

    Like father like son. Renzo Gracie was recently arrested for being involved in an alleged brawl the door of a nightclub in New York. Gracie drew more  controversy on himself  when on...

Kristian Woodmansee Sets The Record Straight On Why He Left Drysdale For Atos San Diego

    Brown belt world champion Kristian Woodmansee recently left his position as instructor at Drysdale BJJ (Zenith) and joined the all star academy of Atos in San Diego which hosts such...

(Video) Ronda Rousey Rolling With Ryron Gracie In Preparation For UFC Fight

      Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey hit the Gracie academy to work with Ryron Gracie ahead of her UFC 175 match against Alexis Davis on July 5th. Michael Mardones posted...

Guilherme Mendes: “The Crowd’s Boos Don’t Bother Me”

    Gui Mendes became for the fourth time World champion this year. Even in his big achievement there was some controversy , but even that was not able to diminish the happiness of the...

Three-Peat Champion Buchecha On Roger Gracie’s Return: ‘It Will Be Interesting”

    Marcus Buchecha made ​​history last Sunday taking the absolute final of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships for the third time in a row. The Checkmat athlete surpassed his nemesis...

Tammi Musumeci On The Arm Dislocation: ‘With All The Adrenaline I Felt No Pain’

    Tammi Musumeci, 19,  is one of the biggest up and coming black belts in female Jiu-jitsu at the moment. She trains under Tagarella at American Top Team, and Manny Soares at Jaco...

2014 Macedonian BJJ Open Results and Review

      Today at the sport center “Forza” organised by Martial arts center “ The Strongest & Roots BJJ” and the Macedonian BJJ federation, was held the first international...

Worlds: Watch The Best Matches From Sunday; Black Belts

    Be sure to check back as new videos will be added during the day:   Check out Saturday’s matches here   Marcus Almeida “Buchecha” vs Rodolfo Vieira  ...

PLAY BY PLAY: 2014 IBJJF Worlds + Results (Sunday June1st)

The 2014 IBJJF World championships take place at the Long Beach pyramid in California. The Worlds is the biggest and most prestigious tournament of the year. You can follow it by live streaming...

Worlds: Watch The Best Matches From Saturday (Black Belt Open Weight + Divisions)

  Be sure to check back as new videos will be added during the day: Victor Estima v Matthew Jubera – 2014 IBJJF Worlds Black Belt Middleweight   Marcus Buchecha Almeida v Felipe Pena...

(Video) Keenan Cornelius Disqualified For Questionable Knee Reap

    After taking 3rd place in the Open Weight after beating Leandro Lo 6-4, triangling Leo Nogueira and losing to Marcus Buchecha, he entered his weight division. After winning his first...

Watch Edwin Najmi Flying Triangle Nicholas Meregali At Worlds Purple Belt Open Weight Final

    Edwin Najmi is a student of Romulo Barral who is know for his triangles and footlocks. After having come 2nd in his weight division, Edwin came back stronger in the Open Weight. He met...

PLAY BY PLAY: 2014 IBJJF Worlds + Results (Saturday May 31st)

CLICK HERE FOR SUNDAY’S PLAY BY PLAY The 2014 IBJJF World championships take place at the Long Beach pyramid in California. The Worlds is the biggest and most prestigious tournament of the...

Gabi Garcia Pulls Out Of 2014 Worlds With Rib Injury

    According to sources close to the athlete, Gabi Garcia is out of the World Jiu-Jitsu , which takes place in Long Beach, California this weekend. The black belt world fractured a rib,...

After Not Competing At Pan, 2013 World Champ Caio Terra Pulls Out Of Worlds

    Caio Terra will not be entering the Worlds this year and defending his titles against Bruno Malfacine and new threat Joao Miyao. Terra had already missed the Pan for health reasons. He...

Andre Galvao Shares His Life Changing Story That Gave Him The Strength To Be A Champion

    Some of us dream of becoming the World Champion, being the best, having an opportunity to make a name for ourselves. Most of us train hard, dedicating big part of our lives to step...

Demian Maia On Breaking Two Fight Losing Streak & Facing Dangerous Russian Fighter Alexander Yakovlev

    For the first time in his career, Demian Maia will go into a UFC cage coming off two straight losses. The São Paulo native, lost to Jake Shields and Rory MacDonald recently, had never...

Pablo Popovitch On Visiting Russia: The Land Of His Ancestors & Why He Prefers No Gi

    Pablo Popovitch tells grapplersparadise.de about his experience with seminars in Russia. Pablo is Brazilian, now also an American citizen and has Russian roots. He also talked about why...

Vulkan Offers 100,000 $ Prize Money At The 2014 IBJJF Worlds

    The Brazilian foghtwear brand Vulkan is doing a big effort to support BJJ athletes by launching their campaign, ‘Vulkun Supports Jiu-Jitsu’. They will be offering a fond of...

10x World Champion Roger Gracie Announces Return To BJJ Competitions

      10x world BJJ champion Roger Gracie was last night inducted in the IBJJF hall of fame together with other legends such as Saulo Ribeiro, Fabio Gurgel, Xande Ribeiro, Leticia...

Gabi Garcia Signs With Real Fight In Japan & Will Fight MMA At 205 lbs

    Undisputed BJJ world champion Gabi Garcia, has announced on the Brazilian television show Corujao Do Esporte that she intends to make her MMA debut on August 17, 2014 in Japan. Garcia...

Igor Gracie On Prison Experience Following NYC Nightclub Brawl Arrest: ‘Like A Horror Movie’

    The confusion involving Renzo Gracie’s NYC nightclub brawl, became clearer when Igor Gracie, who was also in the group of seven people arrested along with his cousin, gave his...