Top European competitor Ashley Williams is already a three-division Polaris no-gi champion. At Polaris 18 on November 27, Williams will look to add to his trophy case when he takes on veteran berimbolo specialist Paulo Miyao in a submission-only gi match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
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Along with his brother Joao, Paulo Miyao has made a massive mark on sport jiu-jitsu. From purple belt onward, the Miyao brothers used their unique berimbolo games to find success at the highest levels of competition, with Paulo Miyao winning his first IBJJF world championship in 2015. More than just
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On April 7, the Abu Dhabi World Masters took place, and veteran black belt competitor Paulo Miyao was able to walk away with gold. Miyao dispatched Arielson Jacome by points in the first round before facing American Javier Gomez in the finals. Miyao displayed his underrated guard passing game before
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It’s only been a few days since the Miyao brothers, Paulo and Joao, announced their intention to part ways with Unity Jiu-Jitsu and although they were originally rather cryptic about the reasons behind the separation, they’ve now gone into more detail to give fans an insight into the decision. Originally,
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Paulo Miyao has announced that he is departing Unity Jiu-Jitsu which he co-founded in New York City in December 2014.
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Fresh off his win over Philip Rowe, Craig Jones raved about Karate Combat’s Pit Submission Series as the future of grappling. Karate Combat has held just a handful of grappling matches but is already making waves in the submission grappling world. Two-time ADCC silver medalist Craig Jones recently competed and
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View results for Karate Combat’s Pit Submission Series. Vagner Rocha and Max Gimenis scored big upsets. Karate Combat has now officially entered the world of submission grappling. On Friday, January 26, at Karate Kickback 1, the organization held its first three matches of Pit Submission Series, hosted by legendary BJJ
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Karate Combat is set to introduce its Pit Submission Series this Friday, featuring a several elite submission grapplers. The professional striking promotion Karate Combat is entering the world of submission grappling. This Friday, January 26, at Karate Combat Kickback 1, the organization will hold its first three Pit Submission Series
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Gianni Grippo and Gabriel Sousa are set for a submission-only gi match scheduled for February 19 at Fight to Win 164 from Dallas, TX. The pair have squared off twice before as black belts, with Sousa walking away victorious each time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
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Third Coast Grappling Kumite 7 is the last event of the series that spans four months during a worldwide pandemic. The bracket is comprised of eight female black belts vying for the $10,000 prize. That is a powerful statement for equality in the sport. Eight world-class elite competitors showcasing the best of women’s Jiu Jitsu. This is part three of an eight-part series featuring each of the athletes in the bracket. This is Nathiely De Jesus.
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