Anticipation of a rematch between Tanquinho and Rafa Mendes
To prepare for the 2011 Worlds in Long Beach, Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes made a speedy return to the USA. Namely to Florida, where he is…
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Jiu-Jitsu Pan: Langhi confirms presence at eleventh hour
“I read on GRACIEMAG.com that the Pan 2011 lightweight division could be the best of all times, so I didn't want to miss out,” chides…
Pan 2011: best lightweight of all times?
The one who wins the IBJJF Pan can, throughout an entire year, metaphorically pound his chest and claim he's the best Jiu-Jitsu fighter in the…
Lucas Lepri comments on strong start to season
Watch the Alliance lightweight going at it at the European Open and World Pro tryouts, in New Jersey.
JT in back mount is dangerous!
Readers asked for more exclusive videos from the European Open 2011, and we dug up one more with lightweight JT, who took bronze in Lisbon.…
JT vs. Tanquinho at Euro Open: who pulls guard first?
The match worth the Euro Open 2011 gold. Jonathan Torres and Augusto "Tanquinho" Mendes looked to impose their games right away...
South American Open: Tanquinho comments on battles with Reis
Lightweight competitor Augusto Mendes (Soul Fighters) had seven matches at last weekend's South American Open. The highlight of the campaign was his two wins over…
Mendes brothers to lead Atos at Brazilian Team Nationals
The diminutive world-champion duo promises to brighten up the Tijuca Tennis Club this Saturday. On IBJJF.com’s list of those confirmed for the Brazilian Team nationals,…
The next big Gracie; Felipe Couto’s unexpected march to final
Ronis Gracie, a lightweight purple belt from Gracie Barra, came into the Worlds last June with the will to win. He felt his Jiu-Jitsu was…
Kyra wins rematch against Luanna and recaptures lightweight gold
With a lot of provocation from the band stands, Luanna Alzuguir and Kyra Gracie had a rematch in the lightweight final just now. In the…
JT training thrice a day for “the toughest division in the Pan”
Watch the "Spiderman" from Lloyd Irvin academy in action.