-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
“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 […]
-
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 […]
-
BJPENN.com Radio Replay with Ralek Gracie and Renzo Gracie
Last night, BJPENN.com Radio was joined by Ralek Gracie and Renzo Gracie. Ralek discussed his JiuJitsu promotion, Metamoris, and how Renzo was signed to fight Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris 5. Ralek also broke down how the famous ‘Secret match’ came to be, and why it’s so tricky for both opponents to compete in. Renzo Gracie […]
-
BJPenn.Com Radio Features The Metamoris Take Over With Renzo Gracie & Ralek Gracie
LISTEN LIVE HERE! Renzo Gracie is kicking off the show!!!! That’s right, the one and only Renzo Gracie is dropping by the show for the first hour and a half. Renzo is stepping back on the mats to take on the notorious “Gracie Hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris 5. Renzo has had an amazing career […]
-
A Look Back at B.J. Penn’s Amazing Mixed Martial Arts Career
Former UFC lightweight & welterweight champion B.J. Penn retired from the sport of mixed martial arts, this following his third career loss to Frankie Edgar, which he suffered on July 6th at the TUF 19 Finale in Las Vegas. It was a disappointing end to what was an incredible mixed martial arts career for the […]
-
Pat Miletich will be the next UFC Hall of Fame inductee
According to the online schedule for next weekend’s UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, former UFC welterweight champion, Pat Miletich (29-7-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC), will be the next man to join the hallowed halls of the UFC Hall of Fame. “The Croatian Sensation’s” UFC Hall of Fame induction is slated for next Sunday, July 6, at 2:30 […]
-
Renzo Gracie’s Son Fights Four, Comes Out With Minor Scratches
One-on-four a fair fight? If your the son of combat master Renzo Gracie, it is. In a recent post to twitter, Renzo broke down his, ‘Proud Father Moment’. Check it: I come home… The kid is all bruises.. I ask.. How many?? He says 4.. Fair fight?? Hell yes it was.. got to love him […]
-
Renzo Breaks His Silence – Breaks Down Brawl Incident (Full Audio Replay)
During a recent stint on ‘The MMA Hour’, BJJ and MMA legend Renzo Gracie discussed the brawl in New York that could land him behind bars. Check it:
-
Renzo Breaks His Silence – ‘I Never Hit That Chicken Of A Bouncer’
“It was nothing much, in reality. People made the thing become big. The DA (district attorney) saw me there and decide to call the press, make the drama and say that we were doing a gang assault. A gang assault is defined by three people beating up one individual and causing him serious injuries. Which […]
-
Renzo Gracie Due In Court This Friday For Gang-Assault Charges
Renzo Gracie is all the talk this week. After beating a bouncer in New York, being jailed, and released, the BJJ master gets his date in court this Friday. MMAJunkie.com has the scoop: Renzo Gracie and three others are due in court Friday to answer to a charge of assaulting a bouncer at a […]
-
Bouncer Beaten By Gracies Says Attack Was Coordinated, Planned Out, and Executed
“In my entire 14-year career, I have never seen anything like this. At 1:30 a.m. a gray van pulled up, parked in the middle of the street, seven men exited the vehicle and started creating mayhem, screaming, pointing, starting to pick fights with the security guards. One man, [who] I later learned was Renzo, came […]
-
Gracie Says Arrest Just A Misunderstanding
Several MMA Fighter’s were arrested Monday morning outside a nightclub in New York. As of this report, most of the men involved are still jailed. Most notable among the arrested is Renzo Gracie, who was released this morning on a $10k Bond. Others involved include, Igor Gracie, Gregor Gracie and Andre Gusmao. In a recent […]
-
VIDEO | Renzo Gracie To Be Charged With Gang Assault Following Nightclub Brawl
Yesterday we learned that Renzo Gracie was arrested alongside his cousin Igor for an alleged incident outside a posh Manhattan nightclub. According to the report, Renzo and company beat up a bouncer and left the man hospitalized with broken bones. Now charges are coming to light, and the BJJ great could be hit with a […]
-
Renzo Gracie Arrested After Allegedly Beating A Bouncer In NY Nightclub
UFC welterweight and all-around sporting legend, Renzo Gracie was arrested early this morning after allegedly beating up a nightclub bouncer. Sherdog.com has the inside scoop on the story. Check it: According to the witness, Gracie arrived at the club in a group of approximately seven men and immediately went to the front of the line. […]
-
PHOTO | Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Drilling Jiu Jitsu With Igor Gracie
Celebrity Chef, Anthony Bourdain is a known Jiu Jitsu practitioner and MMA Enthusiast. Both he and his wife enjoy the Brazilian Martial Art, Ottavia having reached the rank of Blue Belt.
-
Renzo Gracie Responds To Royce Criticism
“In order to make a negative comment about the Gracie family, you have to help the Gracie family. You have to actually be producing new champions, putting your time to build new champions. I don’t remember Royce doing that… Each man chooses their path. How can I judge someone if I don’t walk on their […]
-
QUICK TWITT | Renzo Gracie Defends Rousimar Palhares
Renzo Gracie is ‘pissed’ about the ‘witch hunt‘ that has taken over the life of Rousimar Palhares. Palhares fought and defeated Mike Pierce last week during the main card of UFC Fight Night 29 in Brazil. It took the submission master just 31-seconds to secure an ankle lock and force pierce to tap. What ensued […]
-
Renzo Gracie Hoping For UFC Fight In Near Future
“Believe it, there’s nothing that I want to do more than to be back in the cage, to be back fighting. I just love doing that. Life has been pushing me everywhere but in that direction, but now I’m getting so tired and frustrated with everything else that I’m going to just bury myself into […]
-
Renzo Gracie: Weidman Was Fading, Silva Clowned Too Much
This kid [Weidman] is very dangerous, he was always very dangerous. Every time he fights, he wins. Early in the bout, when Chris was in control, he did everything he wanted, but couldn’t win, so Anderson gained great confidence. He thought it would be a walk in the park and then he began to play. […]
-
“This Is Jiu-Jitsu” Will Be Joining BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio April 21, 2013 At 7:30 PM PST
“This Is Jiu-Jitsu” is a film that’s being supported by members of Renzo Gracie’s NYC Academy. The purpose of the film is to document the history, the stories, and the culture of what makes BJJ what it is worldwide. Think about it there has never been a film like this made since the start of […]
-
VIDEO | UFC Roundtable Welterweights: The Walk-Out – Featuring BJ Penn, GSP & More | UFC NEWS
UFC Roundtable has welterweight legends Georges St-Pierre, Matt Serra, Renzo Gracie and BJ Penn weigh-in on the infamous UFC walk-outs? You might be surprised which one of these guys actually admits that he’s SCARED during his!