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Roosevelt Sousa is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt representing Fight Sports. He won the 2022 ADCC South American Trials.

  1. Roosevelt Sousa betting on his leglocks and mind games to win at The Crown

    Roosevelt Sousa betting on his leglocks and mind games to win at The Crown

    Nov 17, 2023

    With five weight divisions and top-notch athletes to fill their ranks, IBJJF The Crown is set to be a well-rounded spectacle for fight fans, but the true clash of titans will come about in the heaviest category of the invitational tournament.
  2. Roosevelt Sousa aposta em leglocks e jogo mental para vencer o The Crown

    Roosevelt Sousa aposta em leglocks e jogo mental para vencer o The Crown

    Nov 9, 2023

    Dentre as atrações do IBJJF The Crown, com cinco divisões de peso e atletas do mais alto calibre, é na categoria de pesadíssimos que temos uma verdadeira colisão de gigantes. Agendado para o dia 19 de novembro, em Long Beach-CA, o evento contará com quatro atletas em cada divisão, e Roosevelt Sousa figura no grupo que contém nomes ferrenhos como Erich Munis, Victor Honório e João Gabriel Rocha.
  3. The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 10, 2023

    Alliance is one of the most historically successfully organizations in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and every year they crown champions and earn medals in the Pyramid. In 2023, Alliance saw strong results again with black belts like Fellipe Andrew, Melissa Cueto, and Isaac Doederlein, and colored belts like Eduardo Alves and Helena Crevar, bringing home accolades.
  4. AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 9, 2023

    Relive all of Art of Jiu Jitsu's best moments from the 2023 World Championships, with 4 black belt world champions, two more finalists, and impressive, technical skill shown from the entire team. Also hear from the athletes and coach Gui Mendes live from the tournament as they reflect in real time on the event and performances.
  5. Andy, Gracie, Grippo, Ceconi e Clay são destaques no Mundial Sem Kimono

    Andy, Gracie, Grippo, Ceconi e Clay são destaques no Mundial Sem Kimono

    Dec 14, 2022

    O último dia do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Sem Kimono de 2022, realizado neste domingo, 11 de dezembro, reservou para os fãs de jiu-jitsu fortes emoções, e o público de Anaheim, na Califórnia, esteve inflamado para acompanhar o evento que ficará na memória.
  6. Jessa Khan Has Arrived In 2022, Dominant Outing In Absolute GP Superfight

    Jessa Khan Has Arrived In 2022, Dominant Outing In Absolute GP Superfight

    Nov 21, 2022

    Last Friday, Jessa Khan had a dominant performance against black belt Kaori Hernandez at her IBJJF GP superfight. She started the match by coming up from the guard with crazy dog passing grips, passing immediately and worked her way quickly to mount, putting 17 points on the board before the first half of the match expired. The rest of the match was one way traffic, and Khan eventually snagged a triangle armbar while maintaining full control of the mat.
  7. Live Updates & Results | IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix

    Live Updates & Results | IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix

    Nov 19, 2022

    Tonight, eight of the top names in the IBJJF ranks will square off for $40,000 in the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. During the event, five pairings of the best athletes in their respective divisions will take the mat in huge, and unpredicted superfights. Follow along here throughout the night for real time results, updates and analysis!
  8. Five Superfights Coming To The IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix This Weekend

    Five Superfights Coming To The IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix This Weekend

    Nov 14, 2022

    The IBJJF Grand Prix series is set to return this weekend in Costa Mesa, CA for the eight man absolute bracket.
  9. Live Updates & Results | IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Live Updates & Results | IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Oct 28, 2022

    The athletes are weighted in and ready to go! Tonight, four men will square off to become the IBJJF FloGrappling medium heavyweight Grand Prix champion. Four women will take the mat trying to become the first ever female Grand Prix champion. The night also promises three high level superfights including many of the top ranked grapplers in the world.
  10. Brackets Released! IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Brackets Released! IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix

    Oct 27, 2022

    The official brackets for tomorrow night’s IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix have been released. Check out the seeding for the mens and women’s brackets below.
  11. The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!

    The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!

    Oct 20, 2022

    As the dust settles after the 2022 ADCC World Championships, ADCC has released the winners of their four prestigious awards given out at every ADCC Worlds. The awards are for best athlete, best takedown, best match and fastest submission.
  12. The Future Of Heavyweights: Andrew vs Sousa Tops IBJJF FloGrappling GP

    The Future Of Heavyweights: Andrew vs Sousa Tops IBJJF FloGrappling GP

    Oct 19, 2022

    Fellipe Andrew and Roosevelt Sousa are set to face off at the IBJJF FloGrappling GP in a super fight on October 28 in Austin, TX. Both athletes from northeast Brazil are hyperactive in grappling competition, but they have never crossed paths on the mats.
  13. Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024

    Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024

    Oct 10, 2022

    Great news for the grappling world as Mo Jassim has been selected as the Head Organizer for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. This event will again be held in Las Vegas with a targeted date of September 2024, with trials kicking off at the East Coast Trials in November 2023.
  14. The Top 4 European Performers At ADCC 2022

    The Top 4 European Performers At ADCC 2022

    Oct 6, 2022

    The European trials have often been considered one of the "easiest" methods by which an athlete can earn entry to ADCC, especially compared to North American and South American trials.
  15. New Blood: 12 ADCC First Timers Took The Podium In 2022

    New Blood: 12 ADCC First Timers Took The Podium In 2022

    Oct 5, 2022

    Fourty-eight of the 96 competitors invited to ADCC this year had never previously competed on the biggest stage in submission wrestling. Those ADCC rookies came in numbers, and took the lionshare of the reward. Of the 24 available medals available across the eight divisions, half went to ADCC debutants, while two more went to ADCC veterans who had not previously won a medal.