Erberth Santos: “There’s no shortcut to becoming champion”
After ending up as the absolute runner-up in his black-belt debut in 2016, Erberth Santos had a prolific season before arriving at the 2017 edition…
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Nicholas Meregali, the man who unseated Leandro Lo at the 2017 Worlds
At 23 years old, Nicholas Meregali, a student under Mario Reis at Alliance, had no easy time at the Worlds. It was his rookie year…
Michael Musumeci becomes only 3rd American black-belt world champion
Michael Musumeci has made it to the exclusive group of non-Brazilian world jiu-jitsu champions. The Caio Terra Association athlete joins BJ Penn (2000) and Rafael…
Worlds’ absolute final: first-timer Leandro Lo vs. four-time champ Marcus Buchecha
The legend Marcus Buchecha will be fighting for his fifth absolute gold this Sunday. Meanwhile Leandro Lo has reached his first absolute final -- before,…
Who vs. who? Check out the 2017 Worlds’ brackets
The 2017 World Championship is here, and a big part of the athletes that will compete in the Pyramid in Long Beach have already landed…
Herbert Burns celebrates Miami Open victory while awaiting MMA bout
While he waits for One FC, the biggest MMA organization in Asia, to announce his next fight, Herbert Burns wants to stay active by competing…
After overcoming a serious injury in the lower back, Lucas Pinheiro seeks first world title
A car accident nearly put an end at Lucas Pinheiro's professional career. It was eight months of misery, suffering and also a lot of willpower…
Roger Gracie to face Marcus Buchecha in Rio de Janeiro
After being confirmed in the IBJJF Heavyweight GP, slated for Aug. in Vegas, Roger is now also confirmed for the Gracie Pro, an event scheduled…
Leandro Lo takes #1 ranking spot after double gold victory in Salvador
After winning double gold in impressive fashion at the Salvador Open this past weekend, Leandro Lo has finally surpassed Erberth Santos for the IBJJF's #1…
Leandro Lo wins double gold at Salvador Open; Caloquinha shines in gi and no-gi
A week after winning double gold at the Brazilian Nationals, Leandro Lo returned to the mats to win twice more. At the Salvador Jiu-Jitsu Open,…
Herbert Burns on moving to Florida, seeking redemption in the cage
One Championship featherweight Herbert Burns is moving. He has packed and set off for Florida, where he will start training at Combat Club alongside his…
Video: Cobrinha sweeps to win gold at the Nationals
BJJ Hall of Famer Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles has nothing left to prove in the sport, but that doesn't mean his performances are getting any less…