If you have no takedown defense and you weren’t training any kind of grappling sport it’s very hard to stay on your feet. No matter how big or how skilled you are in any stand-up martial art without takedown defense you’re going down. It’s been proven many times and this is just one more proof.
Of course, when you and your opponent start swinging there is a chance someone will get a lucky shot but the percentage of a one-shot knockdown is so small that the grappling guy will most likely get on top.
Muay Thai practitioners decided to challenge BJJ guys in an old school Gracie Challenge Fashion. It came down to grappling martial arts vs stand up martial arts.
As you can see in a video there are also white BJJ White belts fighting too.
Ro Malabanan is a boxing instructor and BJJ black belt who stopped a man from randomly punching people on the street. His compassion and composure during the incident were remarkable.
According to the g1 Leandro Lo shot in the club in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Leandro Lo’s lawyer claims that the athlete is already brain dead. After the altercation, the young guy pulled out a gun and shot Leandro in order to immobilize a fellow participant during a pagode performance at the Club Sírio in Indianapolis.
The jiu-jitsu world champion Leandro Pereira do Nascimento Lo, 32, was shot at a party within the Club Sírio in the Indianópolis neighborhood of São Paulo’s South Zone around 3 a.m. on Sunday (7). The lawyer of the fighter claims that he has suffered brain death.
The shooter is identified, but the police have not yet confirmed his name.
The family’s lawyer, Ivã Siqueira Junior, stated that the victim had a quarrel with the attacker and immobilized the man to defuse the tension. The attacker drew a weapon and shot the fighter in the head and walked away.
The lawyer says that, after the shooting, the shooter still kicked the victim twice on the ground and then fled.
Few people heard the noise because the sound was loud due to the show.
A friend of the fighter who witnessed the crime said that the shooter was alone and provoked Lo and five friends, who were at the table.
“He arrived and took a bottle of liquor from our table. Lo just immobilized him to calm down. He took four or five steps and fired,” said the witness, who asked not to be named.”
The athlete was rescued and taken to the Saboya Municipal Hospital, in Jabaquara, also in the South Zone of SP.
The g1 contacted the Municipal Health Department to confirm the fighter’s health status, but he still did not receive a response until the last update of this report.
Leandro Lo was jiu-jitsu world champion eight times. The last time, in the light heavyweight category, was in 2022, and the first time was in 2012, in the lightweight category.
On social media, he narrates the two achievements as “the Two most important career achievements”.
“The first title is the feeling of being world champion, that way I can still be world champion, the two best feelings of my life. Thanks to everyone who is always with me in joy and sadness!”, Lo said in a post on social networks two months ago, when he remembered the anniversary of the world’s achievements.”
UPDATE:
Who shot Leandro Lo?
Officer Oliveira Velozo is a suspect in the Lo murder investigation. Combate was the first to report the identity of the person alleged to have committed the crime. He has not been detained as of now. The Hospital had been forbidden by Leandro’s family to provide any more information, but Agfight confirmed his death.
Oliveira Velozo, the police officer suspected of shooting on Leandro Lo
Unity, one of Leandro’s adopted homes, confirmed the news on their Facebook page. “The greatest of all time. Dearest, most courageous, most good people ever existed,” said.” Eternal hero of all who was lucky enough to get to know you. Sleep well, brother. We’ll see each other again sometime.”
UPDATE 2:
Police officer Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo, charged with murdering eight-time jiu-jitsu world champion Leandro Lo at a concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil over the weekend, has turned himself in. Following news from G1, MMA Fighting confirmed it.
According to witnesses, Lo pinned the police officer who is a purple belt in jiu-jitsu, who had come to their table to try and calm things down after Velozo took the bottle from Lo’s table. They were separated and Velozo was allowed back to his feet, but then he took two or three steps backward and shot Lo in the head. Later that night, Lo was pronounced dead.
Velozo was sentenced to five years in jail for stealing $1.2 million from the city of Palmdale, California. According to UOL Brazil, however, this isn’t Velozo’s first bust with the authorities. In 2017, a police officer was convicted of assaulting a fellow officer at a club. He was convicted but did not receive any time behind bars.
At 33, Lo won a long list of important titles as a jiu-jitsu competitor, including eight gold medals at the IBJJF Worlds. He defeated Gordon Ryan, Andre Galvao, Gilbert Burns, and others.
Recently crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will spend the summer on vacation in Croatia. Just like many of his compatriots, the Czech fighter has chosen the Adriatic sea and Croatian coast as his destination.
In mid-June, he won his belt against Glover Teixeira after only three fights in the world’s most popular MMA organization. He followed Volkan Ozdemir, Dominick Reyes, and finally Glover Teixeira and after his great success, he was welcomed as a god in his native land.
Now he has decided to take a little rest, as he has no match arranged yet, although he announced on social networks that he would like to face the last opponent he fought, Teixeira, in the ring.
We talked to the company where Jiri chartered the yacht, Yacht For Charter Croatia, and got some interesting information. Yacht For Charter Croatia Company organized a full Jiri’s vacation in Croatia, from renting a yacht of his choice to visiting different places, hidden beaches, and the most popular places for summer parties.
Namely, Jiri has a very refined taste when it comes to yachts. He chose a yacht that is one of the best yachts in the category with a lot of additional equipment and things related to various things to have fun at sea.
We did not get an answer to the question, of with whom Jiri travels since it is a business secret, but from Jiri’s Instagram profile we can see that Jiri does not travel alone but in the company of two friends.
What we managed to find out is that Jiri is staying in Croatia for two weeks and that he will spend one week in the northern part of the Adriatic and the other in the southern part. It is known so far that he was in Novalja and visited Zrće. He enjoys not only the Adriatic sea but also the mountains
Zrće
Jiri will train Jiu Jitsu in Split, Croatia.
We found out from Jiri’s manager that he will spend the second week in Split. It’s the second largest city in Croatia and one of the main tourist destinations. where he announced that Jiri will also visit the Jiu Jitsu academy in Split, Infinity BJJ Split, and spend the rest of the week on a yacht on the islands.
If you ask us, there is certainly no better combination than yachting and Jiu-Jitsu combined.
Jiu Jitsu Gym in Split, Croatia, Infinity BJJ Split
Although Jiri once emphasized that he does not do Jiu-Jitsu but only ground and pound, we learn from the media that Jiri regularly trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as part of his regular preparations.
For the next two weeks, he will be on his annual training, but it is not known if he will spend the entire period in Croatia, it is known so far that he was in Novalja and visited Zrće. He enjoyed not only our sea, but also the mountains, and he spends time with his family and friends in beautiful Croatia.
Why did Jiri choose Croatia for his yachting vacation?
Well, it’s not a secret that Croatia is a leading yachting country in the Mediterranean and is known for its stunning coastline, clear waters, and friendly atmosphere. The country has over 1,000 islands, many of which are uninhabited, making it a perfect destination for those looking to explore. There are also plenty of sheltered coves and bays to anchor in, making it a safe and enjoyable place to sail.
Croatia is a great destination for both experienced sailors and those new to the sport. The country’s extensive coastline and numerous islands offer something for everyone, and there are plenty of charter companies that can provide you with everything you need to enjoy a sailing holiday in Croatia. So whether you’re looking for an adventurous sailing trip or a relaxing break in the sun, Croatia is the perfect destination.
As Jiri already visited Zrće which is known for its summer parties it’s pretty likely he’ll continue partying in Split and the islands near Split like Brac and Hvar where parties are happening 24/7 in the summertime.
At the end of last month, ESPN announced the nominations for this year’s ESPYs (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award).
In the competition for MMA fighter of the year (the award is given for achievements in 2021), Kayla Harrison, Charles Oliveira, Kamaru Usman and Alexander Volkanovski are nominated. Although the awards ceremony is only three days away, it is known who will be presented with the award on Wednesday.
Many agree that the award should have gone to one of the duo Usman-Oliveira, and last night Megan Olivi revealed during the broadcast of the UFC event that the award went to Charles Oliveira. Last year, the Brazilian defeated Michael Chandler by knockout in the second round to become the UFC lightweight champion.
Oliveira’s title was contested until he defeated Dustin Poirier, who was considered the best lightweight fighter after the retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dustin was busy with matches with Conor McGregor and therefore did not appear in the title match after Khabib retired. He got the opportunity to take over the throne from Oliveira in the 12th month of last year, but Charles Oliveira showed him and all the critics why he is the champion.
Unfortunately, the UFC on ABC 3 program did not entertain us with the main fight of the evening as it entertained us with most of the other matches on the program. The match between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega ended in the first round, but the stoppage came in a way we never like to see.
Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez stressed all week that they are friends and that they do not prefer confrontation. However, once they got the signal to start the match, friendship was put aside and both went for the win.
Ortega reached the clinch relatively quickly, pressed Rodriguez against the cage, and was looking for an opportunity to take the fight to the ground floor. Yair seemed calm and for the most part, we watched Ortega throw occasional knee strikes from the clinch, while Yair hit Ortega’s “calf” with his heel in a somewhat strange but ingenious way. Four minutes before the end of the round, Ortega took the fight to the ground floor, and just when it seemed that Yair might be in big trouble, Ortega separated from Rodriguez who tried to catch him in a lever, and after separating from Rodriguez, Ortega laid down and he grabbed his shoulder. It was the end of the fight because Brian’s shoulder “popped” and he could not continue the fight.
As for Brian, he has now lost two in a row and three in his last four appearances. However, no one will particularly regret such a defeat.
Rodriguez said after the fight that it was an accident and that he prefers to win in a different way. He added that he is ready to give Ortega a rematch, but that he will let the UFC decide what’s next for him.
A truly unfortunate ending to the main fight of the night. We watched a great event through the remaining 11 matches, and it’s a real shame that the main fight of the evening didn’t arrive or flare up. That’s how Rodriguez won, and whether the UFC will give him the promised “title shot” after this kind of victory is hard to say. Josh Emmett could profit from this as he is the other legitimate contender to be the next challenger and his win over Calvin Kattar is still more significant than this win over Ortega.
No one expected the match between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez to end in the first round, especially not the way it did. After a little more than four minutes of the fight, Ortega’s shoulder “popped” during a “grappling” sequence, and that was the end of the fight.
Yair Rodriguez said right after the match that he is ready for a rematch, and Brian Ortega also expressed his desire for it if Rodriguez does not get a “title shot”. We almost didn’t get to see anything from these two, and we’re sure they would have watched a great match if there hadn’t been such an interruption.
In those four minutes, Rodriguez landed 23 significant shots, and Ortega landed one less. It was a fairly even match. Rodriguez seemed a bit more refined in the stance, but that was expected. Ortega was trying to get a takedown, and shortly after the first successful takedown, there was actually a break.
“The grip was tight on my arm and there was a dislocation. There was no ‘armlock’ or any kind of intervention, none of that. It was a freak accident. It’s the first time in my career this has happened, the first time ever, actually,” Ortega began in a conversation with Megan Olivi after the match, and then expressed additional disappointment.
“Everything went in my favor. I won every minute of that fight. I stuck to my tactics. The world saw that I needed to show what I do best, which is grappling and control. As soon as we ended up on the ground, my hand popped out.”
In the continuation of the conversation, Ortega added “how he will pray to God that he does not have to undergo surgery” in order to return to performances as soon as possible. He pointed out that he has already undergone shoulder surgery twice and knows how difficult it is to go through all that.
Here are the results of UFC on ABC 3:
UFC on ABC 3 – results
The main part of the show:
Yair Rodriguez def. Brian Ortega via TKO (injury) – R1, 4:11
Probably the greatest BJJ master of the featherweight division would love to fight the greatest BJJ master on the roster.
After more than nine months, Brian Ortega will step into the UFC cage again tonight. The second-ranked challenger of the UFC featherweight division suffered a heavy beating from Alexander Volkanovski in the ninth month of last year, and today he will look for a return to victory against Yair Rodriguez.
Ortega is in a somewhat unenviable situation within the featherweight category. Through his last three appearances, he fought for the title twice and lost both times. Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski totally outclassed him, but they are also the only fighters who managed to defeat him.
There is no doubt that T-City still hopes to win the featherweight title, but a move to lightweight is also part of his ambitions.
“At some point, I would like to move up and fight in the lightweight category. Who knows? Maybe I’ll have to shut everyone up and go to a higher category. In the future, I’ll fight in the lightweight category.”
It is about Charles Oliveira, according to many the best BJJ master in the history of the UFC. Ortega is also a great master of parterre and it would be a stylistically very interesting showdown.
“It would be a great match. He’s a tough guy and he’s on a great streak right now. I am so happy for him because his story is motivating. He was losing and losing, it seemed like he was done. Everyone forgot about him, and as a fighter, at such moments you wonder if this is the end of your career. But the guy moved up (Oliveira used to compete at featherweight) and started to dominate. How many wins in a row, 10 (11)? He won the belt and defended it once or twice. It’s all motivating. Sharing the cage with such a fighter would be an honor for me. Some may misunderstand this ‘roll call’, but as a fighter and competitor, I want to test myself against the best,” said Ortega.
The Tezos WNO: Who’s Next Finale featured a wild night of action, including Gordon Ryan claiming his first WNO belt!
On Thursday night, Who’s Next Season One came to an end, and after a succession of events Izaak Michell won $10,000 more plus 10,000 TEZ and the title of Who’s Next Season One champion. Izaak fought Kyle Chambers for nearly two hours on two separate mats before eventually gaining an armbar victory by controlling the majority of the game.
For the most part of the bout, Izaak Michell controlled the action, riding Chamber’s back frequently. The action was transferred to the rear mats after 99 minutes in order for the main event to take place. After 2 hours and 28 minutes of competition, Izaak submitted Kyle with an arm bar from mount.
Pedro Marinho (Gracie Barra) vs Gordon Ryan (New Wave Jiu-Jitsu) | 30 min Heavyweight Title match
In the main event of the evening, Gordon Ryan was highly dominant in winning the vacant WNO Heavyweight title by rear naked choke over Pedro Marinho.
Despite not submitting to his pre-match envelope routine, Gordon’s method of dealing with the current No-Gi Worlds absolute champion was genuinely remarkable.
The match started with fighters looking for a takedown. There wasn’t much action in the first 5-6 minutes until Gordon did a foot sweep to end up on Marinho’s back and take him down. Marinho tried to avoid being at the bottom with some fast reactions, but without success. Marinho ended up on his back with Gordon in his half guard.
Soon, Gordon advanced to full mount and completely shut down any kind of Marinho’s actions. Marinho had a few tries to escape but they all ended up with Gordon in full mount.
% minutes until the end of the match Gordon took Marinho’s back and submitted him with Rear Naked Choke.
After the match, Gordon said: “Better step your game up because your level of Jiu-Jitsu is pathetic”.
As we could see Marinho, IBJJF No Gi world champion didn’t really show anything special, but on the other hand, we can assume it’s really hard to show anything special against Gordon Ryan on top of you.
Who’s Next Finale: Izaak Michelle vs Kyle Chambers | No time limit submission only
Izaak Michell was in command for the most part of the match, riding Chamber’s back frequently. The bout was moved to the rear mats after 99 minutes so that the main event could begin. Izaak submitted Kyle with an arm bar from the mount after 2 hours and 28 minutes of action.
Other TEZOS WNO Results:
Max Hanson def Fabian Ramirez via split decision
Dan Manasoiu def Tristan Overvig via technical submission (4.41)
Mike Rakshan def Spencer Fossier via camel crusher (5:59)
Giancarlo Bodoni def Jay Rodriguez via unanimous decision
Andrew Tackett def Rene Sousa via rear naked choke (5:57)
Nicholas Meregali def Breylor Grout via katagatame (13:11)
“I intervened to help someone who was getting bashed.”
Australian MMA fighter Viktor Lyall taught two very aggressive guys one night after he found them so “brave” beating up a man.
The incident took place in the center of Brisbane, and the original video was posted on Instagram by his friend Bec Rodriguez , a girl who is also a fighter and participates in matches where opponents fight with their bare hands.
Bec Rodriguez published the video on Friday, since then it has reached several world portals, and Lyall expressed himself about everything on Monday morning:
“I intervened to help someone who was being beaten. Those two men were brutally beating the victim and I put an end to it,” Lyall wrote in a post on Instagram and asked everyone not to take further action against the two “guys”.
“Since they are easily identifiable, I hope you will still respect their privacy and not deprive them of their livelihood. This video has gone viral and let that be punishment enough,” he wrote, among other things.
The video also shows that Lyall was careful not to send the aggressive boys to the hospital, in several cases he stopped by and walked away from them and begged them to stop following him, but also that a physical confrontation was practically inevitable.
The hot atmosphere was also helped by the girl in the pink miniskirt who threatened Lyall with her bodybuilder father, so the boys also have her to thank for getting a portion each.
Lyall did not write how the man he defended did, or whether he was seriously injured. Still, Rodriguez confirmed in her post that the MMA fighter intervened at the moment when the unfortunate man was being trampled on the floor.
