Fans of Brazilian jiu-jitsu will be excited to learn that they will be able to watch the upcoming Respect Pro Jiu-Jitsu event LIVE on FloGrappling on May 21. Respect is a professional jiu-jitsu event featuring a line-up of selected matches between some of the top grapplers from around the world.

The next event, scheduled for May 21, will feature top jiu-jitsu all-stars such as Rafael Lovato Jr, JT Torres, Jarred Dopp and Gianni Grippo, as well as talented young up-and-comers on the scene. 

Among the many super fights Respect will also host two special 4-man tournaments at 155lb and 170lb with the overall winners being crowned that night. ALL matches on Respect Pro Jiu-Jitsu will be in the gi. 

“I couldn't be happier to partner Respect Professional Jiujitsu with FloGrappling for our May 21 event in St. Louis Missouri," says promoter JW Wright. "Both of our companies understand the importance of growing the sport of professional jujitsu; to give the best athletes in the world and the legends of our sport the chance to showcase their skills in a world class venue.

"In 1993 I watched Royce Gracie walk out and face all challengers in his Kimono. Respect Professional Jiujitsu maintains that standard and tradition by holding all our matches in the gi. We honor the founders of our amazing sport by bringing together the best competitors and showcase top notch jiu-jitsu. Respect is earned – respect the tradition, respect the gi, respect pro jiu-jitsu!" 

Watch Respect Pro Jiu-Jitsu LIVE or on replay only with a FloPRO membership. 

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Main Event:
Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Steve Patterson

4 man tournament (170lbs):
JT Torres vs Shawn Woods
Javier Arroyo vs Fuji Tournament Winner

4 man tournament (155lbs):
Gianni Grippo vs Brian Stuebner
Roli Delago vs Fuji Tournament Winner

Black Belt Super Fights:
Ezra Lenon vs Jared Dopp
Tyler Bishop vs Luigi Fioravanti
Jared Weiner vs Jason Bircher
Mark Vives vs Zach Lenon
Alan Shebaro vs Tracy Taylor
Eddie Cosler vs Eli Knight
Anthony Mitchell vs Stephen Roberto

Brown Belt Super Fights:
Steve Berger vs Chad Vogt
Jon Perrine vs Deryk Ripley
Josh McKinney vs Alex Lane
Andrew Sanchez vs Alexander Huddleston
Brian Imholz vs Kurt Richardson
Adam Nadow vs Kevin Williams
David Lopez vs Jeff Donavan

4-Women Purple Belt Tournament:
Taylor Biagi vs Lyanne Perez
Laura Hieman Martian vs Kayla Patterson

Preliminary Matches:
Phil Lampe vs Danny O’Donnel
Chad Hawkins vs Marc Diebold

Children’s Exhibition Match
Maddy Gousetis vs (TBD)