A Miami judge has ruled in favor of Cyborg Abreu and his Fight Sports businesses in a 2021 lawsuit alleging sexual assault. Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu and his Fight Sports gym and businesses have earned a major victory in the 2021 sexual assault lawsuit filed against them. In August of 2021,
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Deadlines have been extended in the ongoing court case involving Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Fight Sports, and Marcel Goncalves. In August of 2021, the broader jiu-jitsu community learned of sexual assault allegations and criminal actions taken against former Fight Sports BJJ instructor Marcel Goncalves. The community also became aware of allegations
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As the grappling world gears up for the biggest tournament in the sport, one of the country’s top gyms has enlisted the help of a world-class wrestler to prepare for the 2022 ADCC World Championships. All-American wrestler Pat Downey will be serving as a coach at Fight Sports in Miami,
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The first ADCC South American Trials took place over the weekend, as hundreds of grapplers vied for their spot at the 2022 ADCC Championships. The Miami-based team Fight Sports found plenty of success in the tournament, earning gold in four of the five men’s divisions. Below are the champions from
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Earlier this year, ADCC head organizer Mo Jassim spearheaded an effort to investigate and bring to light allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by former Fight Sports black belt and instructor Marcel Goncalves. Jassim alleged that Fight Sports owner Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu had created a culture that allowed such abuse to
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One of the most prominent and respected news sources in the world has turned its attention to the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. On Tuesday, the New York Times published an article about Fight Sports, Fight Sports owner Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, and the various allegations of sexual assault and misconduct related
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Elite black belt competitor Andrew Wiltse isn’t shy about sharing his opinions. It comes as no surprise, then, that Wiltse has plenty to say about the situation involving Marcel Goncalves’ pending sexual assault case and how it has been handled by Fight Sports owner and head coach Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu.
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Last week, allegations were brought to light regarding former Fight Sports black Marcel Goncalves, his pending sexual assault case, and the handling of Goncalves by Fight Sports leadership, specifically Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu. Details of those allegations can be read here. Since then, additional allegations of sexual assault by Fight Sports-associated
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Earlier this week, ADCC head organizer Mo Jassim caused a stir in the jiu-jitsu community by accusing Fight Sports leader Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu of mishandling the situation involving Fight Sports black belt Marcel Goncalves. Details on those allegations can be found here. In short, in 2018, Goncalves was arrested and
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In March 2018, jiu-jitsu black belt and former Fight Sports affiliate instructor Marcel Goncalves was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault stemming from allegations that the then 31-year old Goncalves had had intercourse multiple times with a 17-year old student. Recently, ADCC head organizer Mo Jassim released
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