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.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Leandro Lo was reportedly shot dead following an argument at a Sao Paulo night club.

The loss of such an important, respected, and well-liked figure will no doubt create shock waves throughout the jiu-jitsu community. Simply put, Leandro Lo was one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu competitors ever. He was an eight-time IBJJF world champion, an eight-time IBJJF Pans champion, and still very much in the thick of his competitive career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The eight-time world champion was considered one of the most gifted fighters to have ever entered the sport.

“In the street, in school, you’re always going to be scared of the bigger kids,” Lo said in one YouTube video. Lo was considered one of the most gifted fighters to have ever entered the sport. He eventually became the world’s best in five jujitsu categories and was named world champion eight times. “Lo was one of the greatest athletes our sport has ever produced,” the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation said in a statement. Authorities issued an arrest warrant for military police officer Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo on suspicion of his involvement in the shooting. “He took out a gun from his waist and shot him in the head at point blank.”