Leandro Lo

The Brazilian wrestler Leandro Lo, one of the world's top jiu-jitsu fighters and an eight-time world champion in the martial art, died on Sunday after being ...

"The first title was the feeling of becoming world champion and this last one was the feeling of still becoming world champion, the two best feelings of my life," the fighter said in a post on his social media. Leandro Pereira do Nascimento Lo, 33, was an eight-time world jiu-jitsu champion in five different categories and won five World Cup titles in the sport, as well as eight Pan-American titles in the sport. The Brazilian wrestler Leandro Lo, one of the world's top jiu-jitsu fighters and an eight-time world champion in the martial art, died on Sunday after being shot in the head by a man he argued with at a party in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city.

Leandro Lo, the Jiu-Jitsu world champion from Brazil, was shot and killed Sunday, per g1. He was 33 years old. Lo was attending a concert in São Paulo when ...

Lo was dominant in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu since 2011. When the two were separated, witnesses say Velozo took out his gun and shot Lo in the head. Hours after being taken to a hospital, Lo was declared dead.

Combate reported that BJJ legend, Leandro Lo, had been shot and killed in Brazil. The combat world shared their tributes to the man.

The suspect has been arrested and identified as a Brazilian military police officer, Henrique Otávio Oliveira Velozo. Shortly after the news broke many in the combat sports world took to social media to share their condolences. On Sunday, Combate reported that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Leandro Lo, had been shot and killed in Brazil. Early reports indicate that Lo was involved in an altercation with the suspect, who left the area and returned hours later and shot Lo in the head twice, killing him.

In an incredibly sad day for the martial arts community, legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Leandro Lo was murdered in his home country of Brazil ...

- UFC 277 Artist Series Event T-Shirt During his decorated and extraordinary career, Leandro was an eight-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, with his most recent win taking place this year. Unfortunately, once Lo let him go, Henrique took the chance to draw and fire his gun at Leandro.

The jiu-jitsu world is in mourning following the death of Leandro Lo early Sunday morning.

Rest easy my friend— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) pic.twitter.com/XkLOCXNZHz August 7, 2022 My condolences to his family and friends— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) August 7, 2022 The word legend is thrown around way to much in sports but it can’t be thrown around enough when it comes to your name in Jiu Jitsu Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu Jitsu players ever. A very sad day for the BJJ community. An example of a true black belt, martial artist and champion on and off the mats.

Legendary Jiu-jitsu fighter Leandro Lo was fatally shot at a concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil, according to reports. A lawyer for the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu world ...

UFC commentator John Gooden tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu-jitsu players ever. My condolences to his family and friends.” Just earlier this year, he won another World Championship in California.

Legendary Brazilian jujitsu fighter Leandro Lo has been declared brain dead after being shot at a club in São Paulo.

Many MMA notables paid tribute to Lo on social media in the hours after news broke. According to the martial artist's family lawyer, Lo was rushed to hospital, where he was declared brain dead. Witnesses say Lo had a physical altercation with an off-duty police officer, prompting the officer to shoot him

Lo was one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time, and had won eight world championships as a black belt since 2012.

Lo was one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time, and had won eight world championships as a black belt since 2012. Lo was one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time, and had won eight world championships as a black belt since 2012. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Leandro Lo has died after being shot in the head.

LEANDRO LO was declared brain dead in hospital after being 'shot by an off-duty police officer' in a nightclub.

Meanwhile UFC commentator John Gooden tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu-jitsu players ever. My condolences to his family and friends." The Brazilian martial arts expert was well-known for his prowess in Jiu Jitsu, having won the World Championships eight times prior to his death. Comparing it to his most recent achievement in California, in the light heavyweight category, he exclaimed that reaching victory in the tournaments had been "the two best sensations" of his life. Looking back at his first major title, won in 2012 in the lightweight category, he spoke of his love for "the feeling of being world champion". He had been having a powerful winning streak in the world of Jiu Jitsu before the incident.

Leandro Lo, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, reportedly was shot dead in Brazil, which triggered reactions throughout combat sports.

Many MMA notables paid tribute to Lo on social media in the hours after news broke. Once separated, Velozo allegedly pulled a gun and shot Lo in the forehead. The report also details a physical altercation between Lo and Velozo. After Velozo allegedly grabbed a bottle from Lo’s table, the BJJ star took the man down and held him.

Doctors say Leandro Lo is brain dead after being shot; the suspect has handed himself in.

Lo was rushed to hospital, where he was declared brain dead. Lo had pinned the man to the ground to "calm him down". But after he let him go, the man shot Lo in the head, the unnamed friend told Brazilian news site G1. Witnesses said Lo and his friends were approached by a man in a threatening manner, Lo immobilised the man, but after he let him go, the man shot Lo.

Leandro Lo's death in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sunday sent shockwaves through the sport. Local media reported that police have opened a murder investigation and ...

UFC commentator John Gooden spoke for many when he wrote: 'Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu Jitsu players ever. My condolences to his family and friends. The 33-year-old was a giant in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning eight world titles and a long list of fans who took to social media to express their shock at his death

Eight-time world champion shot in the head in a Sao Paulo club following an altercation.

An example of a true black belt, martial artist and champion on and off the mats. The IBJJF and Jiu Jitsu community are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Leandro Lo. Lo was one of the greatest athletes our sport has ever produced. Eight-time world champion shot in the head in a Sao Paulo club following an altercation.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Leandro Lo died after being shot in the head at a concert in Sao Paulo.

UFC commentator John Gooden tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu-jitsu players ever. My condolences to his family and friends.” The word legend is thrown around way to much in sports but it can’t be thrown around enough when it comes to your name in Jiu Jitsu — FloGrappling (@FloGrappling)August 7, 2022 Leandro Lo Pereira do Nascimento was at a concert when he got into an altercation with another man and was shot in the forehead. Earlier this year, he won another World Championship in California.

A police officer has handed himself in after jiu jitsu champion was shot during an argument in a club in São Paulo. | ITV National News.

An example of a true black belt, martial artist and champion on and off the mats. According to Lo's family lawyer, Ivan Siqueira Junior, the world champion had an argument with the suspect. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion has died after being shot in the head by an "off-duty policeman" at a club in São Paulo.

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But the officer then allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Lo in the forehead. According to a police report obtained by local media, Lo was approached by an off-duty military police officer while out with friends at the Clube Sirio, a sports and social club in São Paulo’s south. According to local police, Lo was at the club when he was allegedly shot by an off-duty police officer.

The 33-year-old was out with his friends on Sunday for a concert at the Clube Siria, when a gunman approached them and began making threatening gestures with a ...

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