Apr 20-28, 12:30 PM UTC
Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF
Apr 27, 10:00 PM UTC
BJJ Stars 12
Apr 28, 12:00 AM UTC
Fight to Win 251
Apr 28, 12:00 AM UTC
Finishers Saturday Night Main Event
May 4, 11:00 PM UTC
Fight to Win 252
May 9, TBD
WNO23: Meregali/Rocha Press Conference
May 10, 11:00 PM UTC
WNO23: Meregali vs Rocha
May 11, 10:00 PM UTC
Combat Sports Houston 3 vs 3 Team Duals
May 12, 12:00 AM UTC
Fight to Win 253
May 12, 3:00 AM UTC
ADCC Asian & Oceania Championship 2
May 18, TBD
ADCC Portland Open
May 18, 11:00 PM UTC
Fight to Win 254
May 24-25, TBD
AIGA Brazil
May 26, TBD
ADCC Amateur World Championship
May 30-Jun 2, 4:30 PM UTC
World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship

Talent Scouting Report: Best Brown Belts At IBJJF Sao Paulo Open

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Scouting Report: Top Brown Belts In Sao Paulo

The weekend of Sept 17-18, 2016, I travelled down to the IBJJF Sao Paulo International Open. Even though jiu-jitsu has a rich history in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo has overtaken Rio as the current hub for jiu-jitsu in Brazil. 

Sao Paulo (both the city and state) boasts stronger competition teams, such as Fabio Gurgel's Alliance, Leandro Lo's NS Brotherhood, Zenith, Cicero Costha PSLPB, Ryan Gracie Team, Atos, and more. 

There are also more tournaments (especially those with cash prizes), and the majority of breakout talents seem to originate from Sao Paulo-based gyms. 

Take a look at my report in which I profile a few standout athletes from the tournament and see for yourself. 

See more:
• Bianca Basilio, Almeida Jiu-Jitsu 
• Hugo Marques, Soul Fighters 
• Cleber Sousa, Almeida Jiu-Jitsu 
• Isaque Bahiense, Alliance 


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