Bob Esponja receives international attractions and world absolute champ
Hélder “Bob Esponja” Medeiros has been keeping a lively training schedule in João Pessoa, in the Brazilian state of Paraíba. First CheckMat hosted the tough…
Worlds 2011
Following Worlds, latest Atos ace keeps up winning ways
One of the Atos aces to enter the scene by storm, winning the Brazilian Nationals, Pan and Worlds at light featherweight, Ronaldo Candido carries on…
The Mendes bros never stop!
After achieving the distinction of being the first pair of brothers to win titles at the same World Championship event, dynamic duo Gui and Rafa…
Understand how Hannette’s flying armbar works
Repetitions, that's one of the main recommendations to sharpen up your Jiu-Jitsu. Repeating positions and moves over and over again makes them come out naturally,…
Cris Cyborg: “Now I respect the Jiu-Jitsu gang more”
She had her last MMA outing in June 2010. Who'd have known the down time from the cage would prompt Cristiane “Cyborg” dos Santos to…
The Rodolfo factor
It was the first absolute world title for Rio de Janeiro native Rodolfo Vieira, 21, but the glory came already enshrouded by great debate, controversy…
Watched Nicolini’s picture-perfect MMA armbar yet?
In the wake of her gold medal-winning campaign at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship beating Kyra Gracie in the final, black belt Michelle Nicolini took no…
“It’s time to worry about my students, not myself”
At the last World Championship, in June, Romulo Barral, 28, intrigued and stirred emotions in a lot of people upon leaving his gi and belt…
Targeting ADCC, Bernardo mixes up training
The gold never came, but that doesn't overshadow Bernardo Faria's excellent performance at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship. The black belt made it to the heavyweight…
World champion Nicolini wins MMA debut
After winning the featherweight division at the 2011 Worlds in California, Michelle Nicolini made her MMA debut this Thursday at Inka FC in Peru. Keeping…
What’s the “Terminator” been up to?
The nickname wasn't one Rodolfo Vieira came up with himself, nor was it this reporter. Truth be told, “Terminator” is a joke friends and fans…
Eagle-tattooed Gabi gets set to soar at ADCC
Gabrielle Garcia was the big winner of the 2011 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, coming out on top of her weight group and the absolute division. Gabi…