Rafael Lovato submits, is 1st American to win the absolute gold in Brazil
On the bleachers, a respectful silence followed the absolute title of Rafael Lovato Jr., after the American from Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu passed the guard with style and submit Ricardo Evangelista with a kimura.
It was the first time that a foreigner got to the top of the absolute in a Brazilian competition, an inevitable result of globalization and the international success of Jiu-Jitsu over the last decade. Although the crowd didn’t applaud the historic moment m... READ MORE
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Choke MMA Podcast Episode 1: MMA news of the week, UFC 159 preview
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It’s GRACIEMAG.com’s Choke MMA Podcast! In the premier episode, hosts Erik Fontanez and E. Spencer Kyte review the week in news, including Matt Mitrione’s suspension, if Dominick Cruz should be stripped of his title, and the discussion of the report about Phil Davis’ baby mama drama. The guys also preview UFC 159 and the main event between light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen.
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Following UFC 159 win, Jon Jones aiming for Alexander Gustafsson
Following his win over Chael Sonnen at UFC 159, light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has his eyes set on Alexander Gustafsson, the fighter said late Saturday.
Jones retained his 205-pound title with a first-round TKO of Sonnen, and was later asked who he would like to defend his belt against next. In an effort to prove doubters wrong, Jones said fighting Gustafsson would be great for him.
“A lot of people believe that I’ve been successful because I appear to be larger than my ... READ MORE
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UFC 159 RESULTS: Jon Jones TKOs Chael Sonnen, breaks toe in the process
Jon Jones celebrates his knockout against Chael Sonnen to win their light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
UFC 159, which was held on Saturday, April 27, marked the reign of Jon Jones in the light heavyweight division of the UFC, but just barely.
Chael Sonnen laid below the champ with and ate sharp elbows, but almost got out of the octagon as t... READ MORE
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VIDEO: Go behind the scenes with the UFC’s Mike Goldgerg and Joe Rogan
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José Aldo trains in Netherlands
José Aldo trains in Netherlands to fight against Anthony Pettis in Rio
Graciemag Newsroom April 26, 2013
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In his last fight, he defend the belt against Frankie Edgar. Photo: UFC
Champion of the UFC featherweight division and undefeated for 15 fights, Jose Aldo hasn’t given chances to his opponents in the octagon. However, the athlete knows he can’t settle if he wants to defeat Anthony Pettis on the evening of August 3 in Rio de Janeiro and rec... READ MORE
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GB Compnet Season Opener 2013 this Saturday, March 2
Ivan Trindade @ivangmreporter February 27, 2013
The Gracie Barra family has a unavoidable appointment this Saturday, March 2.
Fortunately, it is the kind of appointment you don’t want to miss anyway.
The Gracie Barra Competition Network Season Opener for 2013 is scheduled this Saturday, at the Northwood High School, in Irvine, California.
Students, instructors, professors, family and friends will gather to celebrate the school’s motto “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone&rdqu... READ MORE
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UFC Champ Jose Aldo Agrees to Fight Anthony Pettis, Earns Lightweight Title Shot with Win
Erik Fontanez @erik_fontanez February 26, 2013
Jose Aldo has accepted the challenge from Anthony Pettis and the two will face each other on Aug. 3. Aldo earns a lightweight title shot with the win. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
After some initial reluctancy, Jose Aldo has accepted the challenge of lightweight Anthony Pettis, and the two will fight for the featherweight title, according to UFC President Dana White.
In addition, should Aldo win the ma... READ MORE
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Harlem Shake Video Puts Shinya Aoki in Schoolgirl Outfit. Wait, What?!
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We’re going to go ahead and just let this Evolve MMA video do the talking on this one …
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Gracie Barra wins 2013 Houston Open
Great Job GB!
Academy Results
1 - Gracie Barra - 232
2 - BJJ Revolution Team - 190
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