Video: Gianni Grippo’s guard retention vs. Renan Borges’s top game at the Boston Open
In the lightweight final at the 2014 IBJJF Boston Spring Open Gianni Grippo of Alliance Marcelo Garcia faced Renan Borges of BTT. Both black belts…
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UFC champ Ben Henderson accepts ADCC invite
UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson is another Jiu-Jitsu black belt confirmed in the 2013 ADCC, the charming no-gi tournament scheduled for October 19 and 20…
Tibau trains in the gi for UFC 164: ‘I was drifting from the essence of Jiu-Jitsu’
With his 20th UFC bout coming up, Gleison Tibau has plenty of reasons to dream of making his way to the belt. He used to…
A mature and intelligent Langhi explains the training to win another World title
Lightweight double world champion in 2009 and 2010, Michael Langhi returns to the largest event of Jiu-Jitsu relieved and happy after fixing his visa, a…
Worlds 2013: Caio Terra explains move to light feather, hopes Malfacine will follow
Caio Terra is again taking part on the World Championship which begins in Long Beach on May 29, but this time he comes with…
José Aldo talks Anthony Pettis, possible fight with Benson Henderson at Maracanã
The routine of Jose Aldo, featherweight champion of the UFC, is always fast-paced. In the midst of travel, fans and the always-tough training sessions at…
Leandro Lo analyzes Pan & another gold in Abu Dhabi: “I will fight the Worlds as a lightweight”
Champion in the up to 76kg division of the WPJJC 2013 in Abu Dhabi held last weekend, Leandro Lo (Cicero Costha) didn’t have an easy…
UFC Champ Jose Aldo Agrees to Fight Anthony Pettis, Earns Lightweight Title Shot with Win
After some initial reluctancy, Jose Aldo has accepted the challenge of lightweight Anthony Pettis, and the two will fight for the featherweight title, according to…
Xande to Take on Bráulio in No-Advantages Match at Copa Pódio
Old chums and staunch rivals, Alexandre Ribeiro and Bráulio "Carcará" Estima have faced off at the 2007 European Open, two ADCCs and in other memorable…
Tapout Artist Shinya Aoki to Fight for One FC Lightweight Title
The upcoming One FC lightweight title fight is going to be a real treat for Jiu-Jitsu lovers. The current belt holder, Kotetsu "No Face" Boku, will…
Bellator Signs Brazilian Lightweight Prospect Bruno Carvalho
Bellator Fighting Championships signed Brazilian lightweight Bruno Carvalho to compete when the promotion moves to Spike TV in 2013, the company announced late Tuesday. Carvalho's…
Durinho with provocation and praise for Lo: “He’s the man to beat… but is not invincible”
There at the Tijuca Tennis Clube last weekend to watch his brother Herbert Burns compete at the 2012 Brazilian No-Gi Nationals, world champion-turned-coach Gilbert Durinho…