The well known Eastern European fighting promotion Fight Club Berkut is expanding it’s reach in Brazilian jiu jitsu having lauched a new promotion: ACBJJ (Absolute Championship Berkut Jiu Jitsu). A promotion that promises to re-shape our sport’s landscape, here are the details.

Maurício Miguel Pereira, commonly known as Maurício “Behring” or “Maurição da Hunter” was one of the top jiu jitsu figures of the late 1990’s and early 2000’s decades, be it a promoter/sponsor, athlete and as an instructor.

Isaque Bahiense is a jiu jitsu black belt under Fábio Gurgel and Michael Langhi of team Alliance, having also worked extensively with Fábio Andrade of Nova União – Bangu. One of the most talented middleweights of his generation, Bahiense earned the reputation of being a masterful guard passer in the lower belt divisions of the sport through his numerous World, Pan and Brazilian titles.

Jiu jitsu’s unprecedented turn to social media has challenged the boundaries of popularity in our sport. Fan favourites, internet rivalries and social media has changed the way this sport/martial art is seen by the average fan. On this article we discuss this new facet of grappling.

Full explanation of rule-set and athletes competing at the Sapateiro Invitational tournament, a submission-only jiu jitsu competition with a strong emphasis on footlock attackers. The venue, the date and other relevant information also on this article.

Manuel António Pontes, commonly known as “Nelton” Pontes is a Portuguese grappler and a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Alex Machado of Gracie Barra – Lisbon. One of the top competitors in Europe, Nelton has conquered titles in important jiu jitsu events such as the Abu Dhabi World Pro and the European International Open, having also podium placed at the prestigious Copa Pódio’s Heavyweight Grand Prix.

Renato Forasieppi Canuto is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under his father Valdir “Tio Chico” Canuto, being also one of the top representatives of team …

Felipe Bezerra is a high level Brazilian judo competitor and a black belt in jiu jitsu under Bruno Barreto of Checkmat – RN (Rio Grande do Norte). Bezerra is one of the few athletes to compete in both grappling sports at the highest level, having conquered numerous medals at the Judo Nationals as well a IBJJF World and Pan American titles.