Posts tagged jiu jitsu
Renzo Gracie Instructor Rafael Sapo Natal Gets Picked Up by UFC
Jul 9th
Rafael “Sapo” Natal, a jiu jitsu black belt middleweight who teaches at Renzo Gracie’s academy in NYC, just signed a four fight deal with the UFC, according to Renzo’s website. Sapo, who holds a 12-2 professional mma record, most recently dispatched Ultimate Fighter 4 winner Travis Lutter at the Moosin MMA event in Massachusetts. Another New Yorker, by way of Brazil of course, joins the big show.
NYS Grappling Tournament This Weekend!
Apr 23rd
The annual New York State Grappling Championship will be held April 24th at Fredonia Central School in Fredonia New York. This tournament offers both gi and no-gi divisions and is a great place to see some of the best grapplers from New York State in action. So make sure you check out the event this Saturday and maybe see the next jiu jitsu superstar on the horizon.
Checked Out Western New York BJJ and KickboxingToday
Nov 22nd
Met up with Cory and MIke from WNY BJJ and Kickboxing today. Great guys and they’re putting together a nice gym there in Lockport. Check them out!
