The reigning king of the grappling world is set to make his MMA debut in April. Braulio Estima, who won both the absolute division and the 88kg division at last summer's Abu Dhabi grappling tournament, has signed with Shine Fights and will compete on their upcoming April card.
At the ADCCs, Estima submitted such grappling legends as Marcelo Garcia and Xande Ribeiro en-route to winning gold in two divisions. Sources indicate Estima's debut will be at a catchweight between 170 and 185 lbs.
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I hope he does well, he’s from my native city!
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by orcus on Feb 1, 2010 2:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If he’s taken along correctly and actually has some stand up he’ll be a great fighter. Or he could be the next Vinny Magalhaes.
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by thisredengine on Feb 1, 2010 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaand Andre galvao. Braulio is coming to my school in chi tomorrow to teach his inverted triangle game.
War Gracie Barra bitches
Sure glad Lesnar got his shit straightened out.
by judonerd on Feb 1, 2010 2:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Um, videos, transcripts, diagrams, stick figure paintings in MS Paint. Please, thanks.
Also, make sure you ask him at least 1 question for yourself and on your game, that’s the best advice I can ever give on seminars, speak up and ask 1 and only 1 question, just make sure it’s the question you really want the answer for as far as technique.
Also I’m jealous :(, very very jealous.
The mat is my church, the ground is my heaven, Jiu-Jitsu is my religion. And once you hit the ground you're in my world. My world is like the ocean, I’m like a shark and most people don't even know how to swim - Draculino
by AboveThisFire on Feb 1, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed to all points.
Especially the jealous part.
by jafotinatos on Feb 1, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2009 Braulio Estima vs Vinicius Magalhaes
Braulio Estima wins on points 7 – 0
by Nick Thomas on Feb 1, 2010 2:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This will either be amazing or awful.
The mat is my church, the ground is my heaven, Jiu-Jitsu is my religion. And once you hit the ground you're in my world. My world is like the ocean, I’m like a shark and most people don't even know how to swim - Draculino
by AboveThisFire on Feb 1, 2010 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im kind of bothered by the fact that ive never heard of this guy. I wonder who he will fight.
by Rabbit915 on Feb 1, 2010 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watch some of his grappling matches, his guard work is really really great.
The mat is my church, the ground is my heaven, Jiu-Jitsu is my religion. And once you hit the ground you're in my world. My world is like the ocean, I’m like a shark and most people don't even know how to swim - Draculino
by AboveThisFire on Feb 1, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't get him angry
You won’t like him when he’s angry.
by Amsterdaam on Feb 1, 2010 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If his competition comes to fight...
They’ll get grappled. Can’t wait to see this.
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by Deo Wade on Feb 1, 2010 5:06 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Never noticed before
but he’s kind of a looker.
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As I live and learn,
is:
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In Return.
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by loboplata on Feb 1, 2010 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Must....fight......mancrush.....aarrggggghhhhh!
by casey manrique on Feb 1, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just let it happen.
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by Deo Wade on Feb 1, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. He kinda looks like Van Damme in the top picture.
by ontite on Feb 1, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a soap opera doctor.
Keep firing Assholes!
Mind numbing, tedious and ultimately self defeating.
by Ubernoober on Feb 1, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shine is a U.S. promotion, right? How do they keep getting all these noteworthy Brazilian signings?
by JRN on Feb 1, 2010 5:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
By paying better than Brazilian MMA promoters.
by Steve4192 on Feb 1, 2010 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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