2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Victor Estima casts his own shadow
Having an older sibling can give you an example to learn from and footsteps to follow. For Victor Estima, his older brother Braulio led him…
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2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Diego Gamonal is ready to fly high
Diego Gamonal is one of those fighters that don't draw too much attention before the events, but that changes once he steps on the mats.…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: The engineering of Laercio Fernandes
Being a smaller Jiu-Jitsu athlete requires attention to detail in the techniques. The more precise your technique, the more precise your success in a match.…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Eduardo Telles and his box of tricks
Eduardo Telles has done it all, or almost. He was the co-founder of the legendary TT Jiu-Jitsu with Fernando Tererê, back in the 00's, in…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Ricardo Evangelista, the powerhouse from Brazil
At 27 years old, Ricardo Evangelista will be competing in the heaviest division of the 2013 BJJ Pro League. Born in Rio de janeiro, brazil,…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Francisco Iturralde the “sinistro” newcomer
Of the athletes to compete in the 2013 BJJ Pro League on Dec. 8, another new black belt has been added to the roster. The…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Gustavo Pires’ second chance for gold
Gracie Barra's black belt Gustavo "Sirirzinho" Pires is one of the fighters that will have a second go at the BJJ Pro League. In 2012,…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: The underrated Marcelo Lapela Mafra
A common piece of advice among competitors is to never underestimate your opponent. You never know who your opponent is and what talents they may…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Gabriel Moraes, the champion under the radar
Gabriel Moraes will be competing in the Rooster/Light-feather/Feather division of the 2013 BJJ Pro League. The 2013 light-feather black belt world champion is a veteran…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: The courage of Keenan Cornelius
Entering the black belt division hasn't phased Keenan Cornelius. Between the Copa Podio Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi WPJJC Trials as a brown belt…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Vitor Oliveira, the hardworking black belt
GF Team's Vitor Oliveira is almost always in the bracket. The 2013 Worlds and Pan middleweight bronze medalist is one of the most active competitors…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Consistency is key for Samir Chantre
Samir Chantre can be found at nearly every major Jiu-Jitsu tournament. The 2013 BJJ Pro League is no different as he steps in to replace…