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Metamoris 5 Results: Legends Sakuraba and Gracie Grapple to a Draw
The first time Kazushi Sakuraba and Renzo Gracie squared off, strikes were allowed and it was in the PRIDE ring. PRIDE may be gone, but both men displayed fighting spirit when they headlined tonight’s Metamoris card on pay-per-view. In a grappling only contest with a twenty minute time limit, neither man would walk off the […]
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Metamoris 5 Results: MacDonald and Torres Go Full 20 Minutes
Social media and mixed martial arts fans around the world blew up when it was announced that UFC star Rory MacDonald would be featured on tonight’s Metamoris card. His opponent, Jonathan Torres, is known for his accomplishments as a gi-grappler. However, he recently has been on a tear in no-gi competition most recently winning the […]
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Metamoris 5 Results: Shields and Satoshi Battle to a Draw in Secret Bout
This bout between Jake Shields and Roberto Satoshi was not advertised for the card as it was kept a surprise for those who purchased the PPV feed or tickets to the event. The interesting part about this match is that Shields and Satoshi knew that they were fighting on “Metamoris 5”, but they would not […]
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Metamoris 5 Results: Simoes and Cornelius Grapple to a Draw
Keenan Cornelius and Yuri Simoes put on a fantastic performance on the Metamoris mat in the third grappling match of the evening. Both Cornelius and Simoes played out fantastic strategies, but it was Cornelius who fired off the most submission attempts. Even though Cornelius possessed more attempts, it was Simoes who came the closest to […]
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Metamoris 5 Results: Magalhaes Controls Diniz In a Draw
Switching gears from the previous bout, Magalhaes and Diniz had a slower paced fight with a long feeling out process. Neither man was in an offensive position until Magalhaes pulled guard ten minutes in. Before Magalhaes pulled guard, he was purely playing the defensive game while Diniz tried to get into a position where he […]
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Metamoris 5 Results: Tonon Submits Maxwell with a Brutal Heel Hook
Zak Maxwell and Garry Tonon kicked off the event with a fast paced match. Both Maxwell and Tonon went for submissions right away, but it seemed like Tonon got the best of Maxwell when it came to positioning and attempting submissions. Maxwell escaped a handful of submissions including a wrist-lock kimura and a few heel […]
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“Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie” Live Results
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s premier promotion, Metamoris, kicks off their fifth event from California at 5:00 PM EST! California’s Long Beach Convention Center will play host to today’s event that features six grappling matches. UFC’s Rory MacDonald will be battling Jonathan Torres in the co-main event. The headliner is a match that has been fourteen years […]
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Ralek Gracie Talks All Things Metamoris – Exclusive
When a Gracie speaks, it’s usually a good idea to listen. Lucky for BJPenn.com Radio host Anton Skoro he had not one but two members of the Gracie family on the most recent show this past Sunday. Both Ralek Gracie and Renzo Gracie stopped by to talk all things Metamoris. Ralek was up first, check […]
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Kevin Casey out of Metamoris 5 with blood clot, Metamoris seeks replacement
Kevin Casey has been forced to withdraw from his Metamoris 5 match against Vinny Magalhaes due to a blood clot. Ralek Gracie revealed on The MMA Hour that Casey underwent emergency surgery this past weekend for the blood clot, and that Metamoris will be looking for a new opponent for Magalhaes. “We have some unfortunate […]
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Metamoris 5: Gracie vs. Sakuraba (Countdown)
On Saturday November 22, 2014 Kazushi Sakuraba and Renzo Gracie will battle at Metamoris 5 broadcasting LIVE.
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Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie (Trailer)
On Saturday November 22, 2014 Kazushi Sakuraba and Renzo Gracie will battle at Metamoris 5 broadcasting.
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Gracie vs. Sakuraba To Headline Metamoris 5
Metamoris 5 is set for October 10 and the event’s headliner has just been announced. Ralek Gracie sent out the following, via press-release: I am very excited to present Metamoris 5: Sakuraba vs. Gracie. This event honors the rivalry between Brazil and Japan; beginning in Vale Tudo and now on the biggest stage for submission […]