UFC 194
MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
12 de dezembro

Conor McGregor nocauteou José Aldo aos 13s do R1
Luke Rockhold venceu Chris Weidman por nocaute técnico aos 3min12s do R4
Yoel Romero venceu Ronaldo Jacaré na decisão dividida dos jurados
Demian Maia venceu Gunnar Nelson na decisão unânime dos jurados
Max Hollaway venceu Jeremy Stephens na decisão unânime dos jurados

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Urijah Faber venceu Frankie Saenz na decisão unânime dos jurados
Tecia Torres venceu Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger na decisão unânime dos jurados
Warlley Alves finalizou Colby Covington na guilhotina a 1min26s do R1
Leonardo Santos venceu Kevin Lee por nocaute técnico aos 3min21s do R1
Magomed Mustafaev venceu Joe Proctor por nocaute técnico a 1min54s do R1
Yancy Medeiros venceu John Makdessi na decisão dividida dos jurados
Court McGee venceu Marcio Lyoto na decisão unânime dos jurados

Samuel Braga finishing from the berimbolo’s most desired destination. Photo: Ivan Trindade

In efforts to shed light on the berimbolo technique and in honor of our most recent print issue, #194, we give you another take on the move. The back-taking phenomenon that has recently influenced many games of competitors from white to black, is explained by GMA GB Knoxville head instructor Samuel Braga.

He recently spoke with GRACIEMAG about how he discovered the move and where he thinks it’s going. Also see the video below of examples where he has used the move in his past competitions as early as 2005.

GRACIEMAG: When did you first figure out the berimbolo move?

SAMUEL BRAGA: I figured the move out in 2003 as a purple belt, after struggling to sweep from the back step as people were avoiding my back step sweep.  I was getting stuck in that position while inverted as I’m really flexible. I was using a similar move as a blue belt, but it was more like taking the back. It was not the berimbolo yet.

What was the most memorable time you implemented it in competition?

Most memorable time was at the Brazilian Nationals as a purple belt in a really tough match. I thought I was going to lose it, but towards the end I got the move. After that it was the 2005 finals at worlds for sure as a black belt.

What do you think of the viral hype around the move today with even white belts using the technique?

I think it’s amazing seeing everyone using it and how much Jiu-Jitsu is envolving with the berimbolo. I think it is just the beginning for a new trend.

Are there pieces of the move everyone is missing out on? If so, what is missing?

I think people are missing some details that can be really important. Hip control for one. A lot of people are not controlling the hips by letting their outside hook get too low on the position so they usually miss it. But if they miss the move once then it is like a cycle. They can always go back to De La Riva and pull the move again.

What do you think of its evolution to the larger black belt divisions recently?

I think it is starting to evolve to a point that all the belts are using it. If you don’t know the move, you are behind. At least have a deep understanding to try to counter or stop the move. It’s amazing watching even heavyweights and guys like Buchecha using the move and being good at it.

For more information regarding Samuel Braga and his GMA academy in Knoxville, TN please visit www.samuelbragabjj.com and more information from him about the berimbolo and his DVD you can click here.

The berimbolo is one of the most talked about techniques in recent Jiu-Jitsu championships. In issue No. 194, GRACIEMAG readers get a unique opportunity to learn about the technique and all its intricacies straight from Rafael and Guiherme Mendes. With the help of Paulo and Jao Miyao, the quartet details the tricks that symbolize “modern Jiu-Jitsu.”

Check out what else issue No. 194 of GRACIEMAG has to offer its readers:

On the right path

A Q&A with the most photogenic Jiu-Jiu practitioner in the game, Clark Gracie talks winning the Pan 2013 middleweight division and more!

No-Gi: Sweep with leg lock

In GRACIEMAG’s photographic archives, we found this efficient attack from the inverted half guard. Check out the position, step-by-step, demonstrated here by professor Leo Santos.

2013 Pan: Still the king of California

At the 2013 Pans, Marcus Buchecha holds sway over the of competitive Jiu-Jitsu after an epic battle with Andre Galvao. Read about the absolute champion’s win in California, as well as notes about Gabi Garcia, Clark Gracie and UFC champ Benson Henderson’s performance in the brown belt ranks.

One FC: 21 And over

In his win of the One FC lightweight title, Shinya Aoki did something few have done in mixed martial arts. Read about his accomplishment in GRACIEMAG No. 194

GRACIEMAG Association (GMA)

All the latest updates on our members from all around the world.

See you next month!