Leandro Lo

Multiple-time IBJJF World Champion Leandro Lo was shot at a party on the morning of August 7, according to reports.

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Leandro Lo, one of the most successful Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors of all time, was killed this past Sunday.

My condolences to his family and friends— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) August 7, 2022 Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu Jitsu players ever. Rest easy my friend ❤️— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) pic.twitter.com/XkLOCXNZHz 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 A very sad day for the BJJ community. In the police report, it is stated witnesses said Velozo grabbed a bottle from Lo’s table, which prompted the jiu-jitsu fighter to take him down and hold him.

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.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Leandro Lo has died after a shooting at a concert in São Paulo, BR on Sunday.

Lo won eight IBJJF world titles as a Jiu-Jitsu black belt. The BJJ legend was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced deceased just hours later. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Leandro Lo has died after a shooting at a concert in São Paulo, BR on Sunday.

The grappling community is in shock after one of its most decorated athletes was shot dead in a senseless act of brutality.

At this moment, the victim’s colleagues separated both and asked “to leave it alone”. The author, after getting up, went around the table and, facing the victim, drew his gun and fired a shot, which hit the frontal region of the victim’s head (forehead, left side). A very sad day for the BJJ community. Details are still emerging regarding the incident, but reports claim a man came up to Lo and several friends in a Sao Paulo concert and stole a bottle of liquor from their table. The BJJ community has been shocked by the news, and are honoring his memory on social media. They also included a detailed account of the fatal incident: Lo took the man down and restrained him, but after they were separated the man pulled out a gun and shot him.

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.

Legendary Jiu-jitsu fighter Leandro Lo was fatally shot Sunday at a Sao Paulo concert, according to reports.

Just earlier this year, he won another World Championship in California, the site reported. After the pair were separated, Velozo allegedly pulled out a gun, firing a round into Lo’s forehead, according to the site. Witnesses said Velozo grabbed a bottle from Lo’s table and that the fighter took the cop down and held him, according to the outlet, citing a police report.

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

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.

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.

LEGENDARY Jiu-jitsu fighter Leandro Lo has been shot and killed in a brawl after allegedly pinning down an attacker who then pulled a gun.The 33-year-

Rest in peace legend." An example of a true black belt, martial artist and champion on and off the mats. Rest easy my friend."

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.

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.

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

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.

The legendary grappler, who won eight jiu-jitsu world championship titles, was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning.

And Dillion Danis wrote: "RIP my brother Leandro Lo." My condolences to his family and friends." Commentator John Gooden wrote: "Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu-jitsu players ever.