A former national judo champ in both the USA and Brazil, Alex Davis is manager to many top UFC and MMA fighters. With five athletes on the upcoming UFC 134 in Rio (27 August 2011), Alex talks about how he joined the world of MMA and his first meeting with the legendary Minotauro Nogueira.

A native of Rio state, Alex's hometown was hit by the devastating landslides in January. He tells of the impact the catastrophe had on the local community and his work helping his countrymen during the disaster.

Take a look at a typical training session at Evolve MMA / Gordo Jiu-Jitsu in Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.

Taught by black belt Dennis Asche and with a heavy focus on drilling and sparring, the class is primarily attended by the house guests of Connection Rio. Many are preparing for the upcoming Brasileiros and Mundials tournaments.

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 Get an update from Robson Gracie Jr.; Rafael dos Anjos demonstrates a No-Gi technique to finish from the back; see a local restaurant with home cooked food; check out Pepé beach and see the cast try their luck at speaking with the ladies.
 
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 Real Rio Show Episode 2 Part 2 follows a number of the cast into No-Gi training at Gordo Jiu-jitsu/Evolve MMA. Much of the focus is on specific and live training during the class taught by Rafael dos Anjos. See Rafael training with Robson Gracie Jr., Danilo "Moto Serra" and more!
 
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 Real Rio Show Episode 2 part 1: Hear more from Roberto Correa on Jiu-jitsu in Brazil; more BJJ training at GJJ Novo Leblon, with footage of a few techniques; then chill outside at Bar do Oswaldo, with the RRS cast.al Rio Show Episode 2 part 1 - Hear more from Roberto Correa on Jiu-jitsu in Brazil; more BJJ training at GJJ Novo Leblon, with footage of a few techniques; then chill outside at Bar do Oswaldo, with the RRS cast.
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 Real Rio Show Episode 1 Part 3:
This part brings you to Roberto “Gordo”‘s Novo Leblon academy for training with the resident athletes. Watch as Roberto “Gordo” himselfs demonstrates a sweep and submission from guard. All the while, get to know more of the cast. Enjoy the Show!
 
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Continue to follow the cast through their first day of filming Real Rio Show. More footage both inside and out of the academy. 

 Real Athletes, Real Life, Real Rio! – Episode 1 Part 1

 Rogério Nogueira "Minotoro" gives his take on training in Rio de Janeiro, the Connection Rio HQ, fighting Ortiz in the UFC, and more. Listen and find out what is the latest in the life of "Little Nog".
 
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 From Sweden to Norway and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in search of the best Jiu-jitsu training. Eduardo "Teta" Rios' student, Sebastian Brosche is a talented athlete living his dream. Listen to this IBJJF World champion after his nine week stay in Rio de Janeiro. 
 
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