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Nathan Mendelsohn's American BJJ Player Blog: Kickin' off the New Year with the All Star #1!!!

Wed, 2012-01-25 18:38 — Nathan Mendelsohn

Hey everybody!!

This is Nathan Mendelsohn, third degree brown belt from Claudio Franca BJJ and I'd like to invite you to follow me along for what should be a really exciting 2012 Competition Season!! I'm back and really excited for this year and I'll be posting here all year long with stories, techniques and updates on all my travels and experiences competing around the U.S. and the World!!

Gracie Breakdown: UFC 142 (Aldo, Palhares, and Belfort)

Thu, 2012-01-19 10:51 — Ryron Gracie

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Gracie Breakdown: UFC 142 (Aldo, Palhares, and Belfort): Rener Gracie and Ryron Gracie breakdown three winning techniques from UFC 142. The fighters they breakdown include Jose Aldo, Rousimar Palhares, and Vitor Belfort.

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UFC 142 - Aldo vs. Mendes (Results)

Sat, 2012-01-14 22:14 — Bevois

UFC 142 - Aldo vs. Mendes
Saturday, January 14, 2012
HSBC Arena
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UFC 142 - Aldo vs. Mendes: In-Depth Video Trailer

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Jose Aldo training for UFC 142 in Rio

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Gray Maynard receives his blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu from André Pederneiras

Wed, 2012-01-04 10:12 — Bevois

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — On Monday evening at the famed Nova União academy in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, top UFC lightweight fighter Gray "The Bully" Maynard received his blue belt in jiu-jitsu after training in the gi for one month.

White says 'TUF: Brazil' a done deal, will hold 'as many events as possible' in country

Fri, 2011-10-28 07:59 — News

UFC president Dana White, who has long teased an international version of "The Ultimate Fighter" today said a Brazilian edition of the long-running reality series is "a done deal" and will debut in the near future.

And while White insists the company has not yet confirmed when it will return to Brazil for a live event, he said the UFC is actively working on booking "as many (events) as we possibly can."

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Nathan Mendelsohn's American Jiu-Jitsu Player Blog: US Open Bronze

Tue, 2011-10-18 21:30 — Nathan Mendelsohn

The 2011 US Open this past weekend was an awesome event, even though I wasn't able to secure the result I had hoped for.

I ended up winning my first fight 5 to 0 and losing my second fight 4 to 2 for a bronze medal. I then went on to fight the open division with a similar result of winning my first match and losing my second.

David OConnor, Ireland: Living/Training in Rio

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With a Jungle Fight belt, Lineker says he's ready for UFC

Thu, 2011-09-22 11:38 — SilvaBR

Regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian promises up to 61 kg, John Lineker showed in the Jungle Fight 32, that now he is a top fighter in the national MMA scenario. In the duel against the equally tough Iliarde Santos, Lineker had consistent performance, despite the unanimous decision victory, which gave him the champion title.