BJJ News

Whoa!  I did not see this one coming.

Gui Mendes has retired from jiu-jitsu competition.

He made the announcement yesterday via Instagram:

We all have different goals that we set up for our lives. When I started Jiu Jitsu at 12 years old my goal was to become really good at it, because I knew that being really good at something would provide me a chance to have a good future and build a family. When I got my black belt I realized that slowly my dream was turning into reality. Last year I won my 4th World title in the black belt division, the number that the IBJJF requires to make you eligible to enter the Jiu Jitsu Hall of Fame. My life has changed a lot and I feel very blessed to have the option to redirect my goals, dedicating myself to do something bigger than just competing. It’s a new chapter in my life and to achieve my goals I’ll put the same effort that I’ve put to become the athlete that I am today. I want to lead my team, become the best I can be as a leader and professor, work to create the best athletes in the sport, keep innovating the art and build a team of champions that people have never seen before. Today, this is what drives me forward. I know that winning another gold medal would feel good for the moment, would make me proud of myself one more time, but I’m ready to do something bigger now and I know that I can do it.

A photo posted by RAFAEL & GUILHERME MENDES (@mendesbros) on May 19, 2015 at 9:50am PDT

This is going to change the competitive landscape considerably in the light weight divisions for years to come.

What’s your take on the matter?

UFC 183 Full Card Predictions

Holy crap, I can’t believe I have not written anything since the last time I was on the podcast with these guys.  I have a good excuse though.  I have been training a lot more in preparation for the IBJJF SF Open.  I can’t wait to get out there again since it’s an event a lot of us from the academy compete in every year.

Anyway, the guys from Verbal Tap have me out again to battle it out with Kevin for fight predictions.  Not to toot my own horn, but I decimated Kevin (obviously).  I can’t wait to see him make good on our bet.  Beeyotch.

Check It Out:

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The Metamoris 3 Fight Card Has Officially Been Announced

FINALLY!

I have been anxiously waiting for Metamoris 3 to come around, and I am happy it was made possible.  This morning the Metamoris 3 fight card was officially announced and made public.  This is my favorite bjj event of the year!

Metamoris 3 Fight Card:

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In case you live under a rock, or you don’t follow UFC (which is worse).  A man was banned from the UFC for not letting go during tap out.  Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares, a very gifted grappler and leg lock specialist, has been banned from the UFC for unsportsmanlike conduct.  Dana White, UFC President, has decided that Rousimar Palhares has held on to submissions beyond the “tap” for too long and too often.  Before we get into the meat and bones of my opinion, let’s look at his submission victories in chronological order.

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Hello Fellow Jits peeps.  This week was a little slow on the written content, and while there was a lot of random techniques posted.  As far as this week goes, this is what I believe you shouldn’t miss.  So, take a moment this Labor Day to get your daily dose of Jiu-Jitsu.  I suggest you drink some tea or coffee (iced if necessary) for maximum enjoyment.

For the previous weeks round ups, check out the links below (the first roundup explains the entire premise for these posts).

Roundup 1

Roundup 2

Roundup 3

Anyhow, this is the good stuff from this week:

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