Who’s who in the realm of the BJJ Worlds
When I decided to pull up my sleeves to produce the book “Jiu-Jitsu Worlds–A Tale in Photos,” I faced the classic challenge of choosing how to…
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GRACIEMAG Drops in on Vitor Belfort’s Final Training Session for Bisping
Vitor Belfort returns to the UFC octagon in São Paulo, Brazil this Saturday for a battle with Michael Bisping that is shrouded in mystery and…
A Tribute to the Monsters of the 1st Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, of 1996
At the time the first ever Jiu-Jitsu World Championship came around, in Rio de Janeiro in February 1996, GRACIEMAG was still a newspaper, the UFC…
Rousimar Palhares Latest Star Added to ADCC 2013 Lineup
This year, the world’s premier submission-wrestling event, the ADCC, will be returning to Brazil exactly one decade after its maiden voyage to the South American…
13 Jiu-Jitsu Matches We’d Like to See in 2013
That's right, another year has run its course and you’re not getting any younger. But look at the bright side: it’s the start of a…
Will we be seeing Amaury Bitetti vs. Roberto Traven at ADCC 2013?
The ADCC, the tournament that most piques No-Gi-grappling fans' imagination, taking place in Brazil next year looks to be a sure thing, a decade after…
ADCC: Traven requests chance to “fix” most disappointing match of his career
While the promoters of ADCC 2013 are mulling over which nation will host the event (Brazil is in the mix) and which stars will adorn…
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…
The most impactful Jiu-Jitsu and MMA statements of the week
“My biggest dream is to lead a good and healthy life, and to again bring joy to my family. They suffered so much from my…
Zé Mario talks Fabio Gurgel and Belfort vs. Jones: “It’ll only last 2 rounds”
By Vitor Freitas GRACIEMAG: How did you take the news of the offer to do a supermatch with Fabio Gurgel at ADCC 2013? ZÉ MARIO…
Gurgel comments on ADCC 2013: “It’s 90% likely it’ll be in São Paulo”
GRACIEMAG: How did this offer to face Zé Mario Sperry that’s been abuzz with the fans since yesterday come about? FABIO GURGEL: Right, well they…
Fabio Gurgel and Zé Mario Sperry called up for ADCC 2013 supermatch
A black belt and master at Twitter too, Fabio Gurgel couldn’t resist breaking the good news about the 2013 ADCC himself. “@MarioSperry, Big Zé, I just got…