60 seconds: Fernandinho de Jesus’s choke from the Curitiba Winter Open
The CBJJ's Curitiba Winter Open, held at the end of February, served as a stage for GFTeam's Fernandinho de Jesus to perform a lightning-fast finish.…
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Curitiba Spring Open: Fellipe Andrew shines with quadruple gold
Held at the traditional Tarumã Gymnasium, the IBJJF's Curitiba Open brought exciting battles in gi and no-gi BJJ to the crowd last weekend. Fellipe Andrew…
Fellipe Andrew, Henrique Russi, Cranivata, Mansur shine at Curitiba Open
This weekend saw the 2018 edition of the Curitiba Open take place in the Brazilian state of Paraná. On Saturday, the day of the classical…
Cris Cyborg to make her UFC debut against Leslie Smith in Curitiba at UFC 198
After much talk, it is finally confirmed. Brazilian powerhouse Cris Justino Cyborg will finally make her much anticipated UFC debut at UFC 198, on May…
Assuerio Silva Upgraded to Stable Condition Following Shooting; Suspect in Custody
Former UFC fighter Assuerio Silva was shot last Tuesday night in Curitiba, Brazil, but is no longer in serious condition, according to Cajuru Hospital officials. No…
Ex-Pride and UFC fighter Assuério Silva Shot in Brazil
On the evening of this Tuesday, Jan. 29, Assuério Silva, a 38-year-old fighter who has been through the UFC and Pride FC promotions, was shot…
Léo Nogueira gunning for absolute gold at South American Championship
Jiu-Jitsu black belt Léo Nogueira took some time off from training with MMA star Mauricio Shogun in Curitiba, Brazil—but for a good reason. The current…
Fabio Gurgel, Mauricio Shogun & Co. training Jiu-Jitsu at Alliance
Every week, Alliance academy in São Paulo has its Casual Friday, and not a soul in the gym wears a coat. Last Friday was a…
Video: Wanderlei Silva presents Jiu-Jitsu-ace nephew, “an uncle’s pride”
Who’s been Wanderlei Silva’s big “boss” to this day? Where was the MMA star’s first job? Who was the brother who took him to training…
Rodrigo Cavaca and Lombriga teach different footlock in 50/50
The top teacher at CheckMat in Santos and a world champion in his own right, Rodrigo Cavaca headed to Curitiba for a seminar and, with…
Sérgio Moraes on UFC 147 war with Mutante: “I just though, Don’t stop, hustle!”
An MMA fighter who stepped into the octagon on Saturday and is already loading up his backpack for Tuesday training can be considered a success…
Ivan Canello has passed away
This Saturday in Curitiba Ivan Canello passed away. Ivan played an important role in the development of fight sports in Southern Brazil, organizing events, managing…