Blog: The numbers from the unprecedented coverage for an historic Worlds
Another World Championship enters the history books. Rodolfo Vieira was crowned the new king of the absolute black belt division, the ninth since 1996. Besides…
Yearly Archives: 2011
Durinho comments on training with Belfort and announces: “I’ll make my MMA debut this year”
Team Atos is still celebrating its achievements at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship after posting third place in the overall team contest. This week world champions…
Switcheroo doesn’t discourage Cigano against Carwin
Junior “Cigano” dos Santos was given news any fighter would dream of hearing: he was going to get a shot at the UFC belt. However,…
Shane Carwin: “I go out there to try and destroy”
All of Shane Carwin's 12 wins came by knockout or tapout in the first round. And with just one lone blemish on his record,…
Another Atos ace gains force at Worlds
The Jiu-Jitsu World Championship also served to consolidate up-and-coming talent, and the 2011 installment of the IBJJF event was no different. At brown belt, light…
GMA arrives in New Zealand
When we say that the GMA is helping to take Jiu-Jitsu around the world, we are not kidding. Black belt Pedro Fernandes is our newest…
Durinho elogia treino com Vitor Belfort e anuncia: “Este ano eu estreio no MMA”
O time da Atos ainda comemora os feitos no Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu após a terceira colocação da equipe no placar geral. Nesta semana, os campeões…
Troca de oponentes não desanima Cigano contra Carwin
Junior dos Santos, o Cigano, teve a notícia que todo lutador gostaria de receber: disputar o cinturão do UFC. No entanto, o atual campeão de…
Shane Carwin: “Vou para tentar destruir”
As 12 vitórias de Shane Carwin foram por nocaute ou finalização, ainda no primeiro round. E com apenas uma derrota no cartel, o peso…
Gracie Grappling Cup a success
GMA member Josh Lauber held a very successful Gracie Grappling Cup, late May. The event was held on May 28th, in San Antonio, Texas. It…
GMA welcomes Fighting Chance BJJ
The GMA has a new member in Florida. Fighting Chance BJJ has just joined the associtaion. The team is led by purple belt Kevin Synan…
Zayas compete and learn in Italy
GMA member Ezekiel Zays had a great time in Italy, later last month. He traveled from Valencia to compete and to attend a Ricardo De…