World champion to undergo surgery and won’t defend in Long Beach
Tarsis Humphreys is confident, but on a different plane. He won't make it to the 2011 Worlds, but the Alliance medium heavyweight won't be sitting…
Worlds 2011
“Marcelinho is the best in the world”
The Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, to take place June 2 to 5 in California, is approaching. And the world's best are drumming up better and better…
Lovato: “I’ve done it once and I know what a great feeling it is”
Our longtime GMA Rafael Lovato is gearing up for the Worlds and he’s excited about his prospects. One reason may be because of Rodolfo Vieira.…
Celso: “I grow to the occasion when underestimated”
Celso Venícius's story in the Worlds black belt division began back in 2005. Since then the Rio de Janeiro native who relocated to São Paulo…
Marcelo Garcia: “There isn’t an opponent I’ll change my game for”
The course of four-time champion Marcelo Garcia's career could be summed up with one word: consistency. The Alliance middleweight had his last loss in the…
Want to compete in the preliminaries before Roger, Mendes & Co.? Your chance ends the 25th
The Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Long Beach, California, is your chance at getting to warm the mats up for Roger Gracie, Rodolfo Vieira, Rômulo Barral,…
Ivaniel Oliveira back in the Worlds fray
After four years of failed attempts in getting his visa from the American consulate, roosterweight Ivaniel Oliveira (CTBrasil/Atos) can now wage war for another gold…
Rômulo Barral: “Gold at the Worlds would be a redemption”
A false move and a trapped leg in the medium heavyweight final at the 2010 Worlds and Rômulo Barral's world became more somber. The twist…
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…
Worlds hits 1,000 signed up
Exactly two weeks before the competition is set to begin, the 2011 Worlds has already hit the 1,000-signed-up mark, according to the IBJJF. If you…
The big secret behind Brazilian champion Leandro Lo
GRACIEMAG.com readers know what's up. The first time we heard praise for Cicero Costha's lightweight student Leandro Lo Pereira do Nascimento, it was on our…
Ary: “We’re training more than we’re drinking water”
He won the light featherweight division at the Brazilian Nationals on Sunday, but the season will not permit Ary Farias to celebrate his first domestic…