Helio Gracie 1913-2009: GRAPPLING EXPERIENCE, LLC Newsletter

The legendary master and head of the Gracie family, Helio Gracie has passed away at the age of 95. Helio was a father to 9 children including UFC great Royce Gracie. It was said to be believed that Helio passed away while he was in his sleep, but prior to that he was admitted into a local hospital in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil due to pain in his stomach.

Helio Gracie passed away in his home in Itaipaiva a small town in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Helio Gracie was the youngest of 8 childrren and started to learn the disciplines of Jiu Jitsu by watching his Brother Carlos teach classes and later made changes to the techniques to call it Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Helio was known for going to Japan to challenge Masahiko Kimura, a fight in which his brother Carlos had to throw in the towel after Kimura had broken his arm after applying a shoulder lock that now in modern day MMA is a known submission hold.

Gracie's son, Rorion was the man who first implemented the Ultimate Fighting Championship back in 1993 where back in that time the fights were a no holds barred like atmosphere in the Octagon which was known as the dark days of the sport where Helio's son, Royce won the first ever UFC tournament which pretty much cemented his legacy as a mixed martial artist.

Helio is survived by his wife, Vera his sons, Royce, Royler, Rickson, Rorion, Rolker, Relson, Robin his daughters Rerika and Ricci and a large number of nephews, nieces and grandchildren as well.

Triumph United on of the Luckiest Companies on Earth

Triumph United is very well known in the mma market and the Triumph United shirts are every where now a days in the Southern California area. the full name of this company is Triumph United Visual Propaganda Agency is probably one of the luckiest apparel companies around and possibly the most charismatic.

The sponsor fighters such as Kimbo Slice (Before he got knocked out), Gina Carrano (The hottest chick in MMA), Ryo Chonan (the proof Anderson Silva was beat once), and Clay Guida (Could be the next champ)

Triumph United shirts are even different in their own style mostly focusing on a Rocking Hardcore Muay Thai style these shirts and apparel do separate themselves from everyone else. And they don't follow any market and if you are into the red and black colors then triumph is for you.

You can get all of your Triumph United shirts at Official Pro Sports:

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BJ Penn shirt available from Cage Fighter Clothing

BJ Penn will have a huge fight coming up this Saturday January 31st, 2009 against the great George St. Pierre for another belt in the Welter Weight division. In what could be the fight of the year he will attempt to take the UFC Championship belt from GSP and take him off his throne.

Official Pro Sports now carries all of his shirts from Cage Fighter everything from his flying knee tee, belt post tee, and even the signature BJ Penn Blast shirt. Make sure you show your support and show off your Hawaiian Pride.

You can view them all here:

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World of MMA Radio Show and News Podcasts

If you've been looking for a good MMA radio news site, you've probably had to search through a LOT of subpar, and just plain bad mom-and-pop type operations of sites. But World of MMA.com simply isn't like that. With podcasts, interviews of great fighters like Matt "The Law" Lindland, up-to-date MMA news, and official partnerships with Tough Forums and the official fan sites of stars like Josh Barnett, you can easily see that. World of MMA is a professional MMA news site done right. And one of the best things about it is that it's completely free! The main pull to this site is it's sheer amount of MMA news. It covers over ten different leagues, and everything about them. With supporting interviews, and it's all-too-popular podcasts you can rest assured that you know and are ready for everything coming out of the UFC, or K-1, or whatever your favorite league happens to be. You can also learn about your favorite fighters, discuss any MMA topic you like with other fans in the forum, and even watch fights and other events through Ustream on it. Basically, if you've been looking for a good MMA news site, head on over to WorldofMMA.com. You've found it!

Official PRO Sports has become one of te official sponsors of World of MMA giving quality MMA Gear to the fighters that need quality products.

Official Pro Sports brings in the new year with Death Clutch

Official Pro Sports Brings in the new year with all brand new Death Clutch clothing and merchandise apparel. The Brock Lesnar shirt wear has been sweeping the MMA clothing world because of this WWE superstar going MMA has done what most felt could not be done which is become the UFC Heavy Weight Champion in less than 5 fights. Some say its a fluke, some people feel it's rigged, some people feel its all true. Whatever your reasoning is it doesn't matter because Brock has the belt and now he has to defend it... end of story.

OPS has picked up all of the brand new Deathclutch Brock Lesnar shirts and they are rocking hard with awesome skull designs and the brand new Death Clutch Brock Champion T-Shirt in all sizes and colors.

To see more Brock Lesnar Death Clutch Shirts check them out here:

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BJ Penn "The Prodigy" Just Scrap Cage Fighter Shirt

The Official and Authentic BJ Penn "The Prodigy" Just Scrap cage fighter shirt is now in white and coming to you from Official Pro Sports. Get ready as BJ Penn will take on GSP George St. Pierre as they go head to head and will try to destroy each other for the pride of the UFC Champion Belt.

If you are a BJ Penn fan you need this BJ Penn shirt in white or in black to show off your Hawaiian Pride with the exotic Hawaii Flag in the Back ground the BJ Penn "Just Scrap" phrase.

Perfect for the upcoming UFC or if you are just a BJ Penn Fan.

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Fedor Emelianenko The Last Emperor gets his own shirt

Finally the king of Heavy weight MMA gets his own shirt Fedor Emelianenko known as the Last Emperor get a Blast Shirt made from Cage Fighter. This brand new Cage Fighter Fedor shirt features his name on the back, "The Last Emperor" underneith, "You Can't Fake This" on the bottom, and Fedors homeland flag ripping through on 3d art.

If you are a Fedor fan this brand new mma gear shirt is for you.

Brand New Brock Lesnar Death Clutch Gear

Official Pro Sports get the brand new Brock Lesnar signature Death Clutch gear and shirt merchandise. Brock has now ascended to the UFC and become the heavy weight champion beating Randy Couture after his one year wait. Even though Lesnar has been very controversial because of his limited short record then getting a title shot he has become a power house in MMA.

You can now get Block Lesnar Shirts from Death clutch at Official Pro Sports the leader in all Sports Equipment and novelty merchandise.

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Sick O'Neal Motocross Helmet!

One of the sickest motocross helmets around O'Neal Motocross gear has out done itself again an urban look with a comfortable feel this helmet goes all out in make and style. Features a skull with wings and the Oneal logo on the side. The visor sits high and log to keep the sun out from solar glare. Also comes in many colors and other styles.

Greatest MMA Trainer Ever Bas Rutten!!!

This is pretty old but just a recap of the Greatest MMA Fighter trainer of all time Bas Rutten shows how to help yourself in bar time situations that need a little more force then your regular times. He is currently well known for training Kimbo Slice and being an announcer. But Bas Rutten was a fighter himself El Guapo! Check out this hilarious video of Bas Rutten showing the basics of Bar Fighting and club bouncer fights.