On April 30, former UFC title challenger Gilbert Burns took on former Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Lovato Jr. in the main event of a Who’s Number One event. What unfolded was an exciting match between two of jiu-jitsu’s top grapplers, with Burns earning a hard-fought decision on the strength of
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He may be retired from MMA, but Rafael Lovato Jr. isn’t taking any breaks from jiu-jitsu competition. On July 16, Lovato will face Alexandro Ceconi at Fight to Win 177 in Houston, TX. The promotion announced the match via its Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
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On Friday, April 30, Who’s Number One (WNO) returned with a card from Austin, TX. In the main event, former UFC title challenger Gilbert Burns defeated former Bellator champion Rafael Lovato Jr. by decision. In other action, Atos representatives Tye and Kade Ruotolo impressed in victories over William Tackett and
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The next Who’s Number One (WNO) event is set to go down on April 30, 2021. In the main event, jiu-jitsu world champions Rafael Lovato, Jr. and Gilbert Burns will square off, and in the co-main event, teenage grappling phenoms William Tackett and Tye Ruotolo will do battle. Check out
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A pair of elite combat sports athletes are scheduled to compete at the next Who’s Number One (WNO) event. On April 30, Rafael Lovato Jr. and Gilbert Burns will square off in an interesting submission-only match that’s sure to captivate fans of MMA and jiu-jitsu. News of the booking was
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On Saturday, Fight to Win returned to action with another evening of submission-only grappling. In the main event of Fight to Win 166, jiu-jitsu legend Rafael Lovato Jr. defeated Gabriel Almeida by submission, and in the co-main event, young grappling phenom William Tackett secured a quick heel hook finish of
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On Saturday, March 13, Fight to Win returns to action with one of its better offerings so far this year. In the main event of Fight to Win 166, American grappling legend and former Bellator MMA champion Rafael Lovato, Jr. will face Gabriel Almeida. And in the evening’s co-main event,
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A warning: this video isn’t for the queasy. Bellator MMA has recently released a video compilation of the best and craziest arm bar finishes in the promotion’s history. Check out the video below for eight minutes of elbow-snapping fun and some beautiful jiu-jitsu. Grappling and MMA fans will likely recognize
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One of the best American jiu-jitsu players ever is set to return to action. On March 13, Rafael Lovato Jr. will square off with Gabriel Almeida at Fight to Win 166. The announcement was made via the promotion’s Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fight
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After an official “Grand Opening” of Lovato’s BJJ/MMA in early 2020, Rafael Lovato, Jr. was forced to close his academy just two weeks later due to the coronavirus pandemic. The facility is now opened back up, and Lovato recently posted a video showcasing what he calls his “dream academy.” “It
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