Carlos Gracie Jr recebe a faixa-vermelha de Jiu-Jitsu no Rio de Janeiro

Carlos Gracie Jr, fundador da Gracie Barra, CBJJ e IBJJF, alcançou a mais alta graduação possível do Jiu-Jitsu no último sábado, dia 25 de abril, no Rio de Janeiro. Faixa-preta desde 1977, graduado por Helio Gracie, Carlinhos usou a faixa vermelha e branca de 2015 até 2026, faixa recebida no mesmo dia 25 de abril. A cerimônia da graduação a grande mestre aconteceu recheada de momentos emocionantes.Cercado por seus alunos mais famosos, como Flavio Cachorrinho, Vinicius Draculino, Braulio Estima e Marcio Feitosa; além de figuras conhecidas do cenário competitivo como Felipe Preguiça, Pedro Marinho e Kendall Reusing, Carlinhos subiu ao palco primeiro para receber a faixa-vermelha, entregue pelas mãos do também faixa-vermelha Mauricio Robbe.Antes de receber a faixa, Marcio Feitosa, que foi graduado à faixa-coral na mesmta tarde, leu uma carta ao mestre com muitas homenages. Carlinhos repousava em sua cadeira com a cabeça baixa e olhos fechados. O grande mestre explicou:"Senti uma vibração enorme vindo de vocês", revelou Carlinhos. "Não costumo ficar nervoso para falar, mas a energia de vocês me deixou zonzo. Fiz minha meditação para controlar o sistema e fico feliz de ter chego até aqui. Espero ficar muito tempo ajudando e sendo ajudado. Vamos continuar trazendo mais pessoas para o nosso ambiente."

Apr 26

Pedro Marinho Ready To Defend Tezos WNO Title: 'I'll Beat Lovato's Best'

The Tezos Who's Number One light heavyweight champion is ready to defend his title at Tezos WNO 21, which takes place on Nov. 30 at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, TX. Pedro Marinho will put his strength and technique to the test against the experienced Rafael Lovato Jr. in the co-main event of the Thursday night card, which will be headlined by Gordon Ryan and Lucas Hulk.

Oct 31, 2023

IBJJF Euros - Day 1 Results

Results from the first day of the 2023 IBJJF European Championship from Paris, France are in. Female blue belts finished today, and male blue belt roosterweights also competed:

Jan 23, 2023

Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

The 2022 ADCC 88kg World Champion Giancarlo Bodoni is getting his moment in the spotlight. On January 31, FloSports will release the feature length documentary, Becoming Dangerous: The Rise of Giancarlo Bodoni (more on that below). But first, breaking news about Bodoni, who has just signed to face the Tezos WNO light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho in the co-main event at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II.

Jan 16, 2023

John Danaher On The 'Purity' Of No Time Limit Jiu-Jitsu

Hear John Danaher discuss what he thinks about the no time limit rules for Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena's February 25th match on WNO!

Jan 12, 2023

John Danaher On The "Pivotal Moment" Of Gordon/Felipe 3

Hear what John Danaher thinks about the third match between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena before they meet for a fourth time!

Jan 12, 2023

"Almost Entirely About Tactics" Danaher On Gordon/Felipe Rematch

New Wave Jiu-Jitsu head coach describes the tactical battle for the February 25th Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena rematch on WNO!

Jan 12, 2023

Felipe And Gordon's War Of Words Continues

Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena will meet for the fourth time in their careers on February 25th at WNO in Costa Mesa. One of the biggest grudge matches in the sport, Felipe currently holds a 2-1 lead in the series after winning the first two meetings. Neither of these athletes is ever one to shy away from discussing the other, here is what they both had to say less than two months out from their match for the WNO heavyweight title:

Jan 10, 2023

The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship

We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.

Sep 14, 2022

Half Of The ADCC 2022 Roster Are First-Timers

Every two years, the ADCC World Championships returns as the pinnacle of no-gi grappling, showcasing the elite talents in the sport.  Those athletes have spent the previous years working to qualify for the prestigious event, or preparing to fend off hungry newcomers on a mission to stake their claim as the world’s best.

Sep 8, 2022

Gordon Ryan Beats Felipe Pena In Grudge Match, Meregali Outwrestles Lovato

Gordon Ryan defeated Felipe Pena in the Tezos WNO heavyweight title match on Sunday, August 7 in the main event, earning his first victory against the only man to beat him twice.

Aug 9, 2022

Live Updates & Results | Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena

A match that has been in the making for six years is just moments away. Tonight, after months of escalating trash talk, Gordon Ryan will finally get his rematch against the only man to submit him at black belt, the only man to defeat him twice, the 2017 ADCC Absolute Champion, Felipe Pena.

Aug 8, 2022

Diogo Reis vs Estevan Martinez Could Earn Fight of the Night At Tezos WNO

Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena presented by Fat Tire is coming to Dallas, TX on August 7, and will feature five main card bouts as well as two free undercard matchups.

Aug 3, 2022

Nicholas Meregali Is The Perfect Test Of Lovato's "Timeless" Jiu-Jitsu

Though some might be quick to count out 39-year old Rafael Lovato Jr. in his upcoming co-main event match against Nicholas Meregali on Tezos WNO, his recent performances suggests that the American legend only gets better—and more dangerous—with time.

Aug 2, 2022

Grappling Bulletin: The Trash Talk Is Real, Gordon vs Felipe is Personal

As we get closer to the highly-anticipated match between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena we can expect the war of words to escalate. Love it or hate it, the trash talk between Gordon and Felipe has been a fixture in their rivalry.

Aug 1, 2022