Metamoris is a defunct submission grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu promotion, founded by Ralek Gracie,[1] and executive producer Eddie Marquez that organized events in Los Angeles, California. Live events of Metamoris were broadcast via internet pay-per-view around the world and via premium TV at Canal Combate in Brazil.
Regarded as a pioneer in professional submission grappling, the promotion had a series of difficulties leading to its closure, including mismanagement of funds, non-payment of athletes, objectionable comments made by Ralek Gracie, and resulting backlash.[2][3][4][5][6]
Rules
editThe athletes compete in 20 minute, submission-only, gi or no-gi matches. There are no points given and if there is no submission, a draw is declared.
Events
editMetamoris I
editMetamoris I was held 2012-10-14.[7]
- #1:
Caio Terra vs.
Jeff Glover
- Terra defeated Glover via submission (armbar) (13:27)
- #2:
- Lovato defeated Gracie via submission (kimura) (11:16)
- #3:
- Gracie defeated Sousa via submission (armbar) (17:00)
- #4:
- Ribeiro and Lister fought to a draw (20:00)
- #5:
- Galvão and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)
- #6:
- Gracie and Almeida fought to a draw (20:00)
Metamoris II
editMetamoris II was held 2013-06-09.[8]
- #1:
- Torres and Estima fought to a draw (20:00)
- #2:
- Dern and Nicolini fought to a draw (20:00)
- #3:
- Abreu defeated Schaub via decision (20:00)
- #4:
- Galvão defeated Lovato via decision (20:00)
- #5:
- Vieira defeated Estima via decision (20:00)
- #6:
Shinya Aoki
- Gracie defeated Aoki via submission (guillotine choke) (6:50)
Metamoris III
editMetamoris III was held 2014-03-29.[9] Executive Producer Ralek Gracie & Eddie Marquez
- #1:
- Maxwell and Roberts fought to a draw (20:00)
- #2:
- Mendes defeated Chantre via submission (baseball bat choke) (6:19)
- #3:
- Lister and Sobral fought to a draw (20:00)
- #4:
- Cornelius defeated Casey via submission (heel hook) (12:53)
- #5:
- Mendes and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)
- #6:
- Bravo and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)
Metamoris IV
editMetamoris IV was held 2014-08-09.
- #1:
Kit Dale
- Tonon defeated Dale via submission (guillotine choke) (3:20)
- #2:
- Ribeiro and Medeiros fought to a draw (20:00)
- #3:
- Cornelius and Magalhães fought to a draw (20:00)
- #4 (secret match):
- Yoshida and Glover fought to a draw (20:00)
- #5:
- Barnett defeated Lister via submission (chest compressor) (19:48)
- #6:
- Galvão defeated Sonnen via submission (rear naked choke) (13:49)
Metamoris V
editMetamoris V was held 2014-11-22.
- #1:
- Tonon defeated Maxwell via submission (heel hook) (9:23)
- #2:
- Magalhães and Diniz fought to a draw (20:00)
- #3:
- Simoes and Cornelius fought to a draw (20:00)
- #4 (secret match):
- Shields and Satoshi fought to a draw (20:00)
- #5:
Rory MacDonald vs.
- MacDonald and Torres fought to a draw (20:00)
- #6:
- Sakuraba and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)
Metamoris VI
editMetamoris VI was held 2015-05-09.[10]
- #1:
Francisico Iturralde vs.
Iturralde defeated McIntyre via straight armbar. (06:38)
- #2:
Liera and Neidlinger fought to a draw. (20:00)
- #3:
Nunes and Friedrich fought to a draw. (20:00)
- #4:
Gracie and Satoshi fought to a draw. (20:00)
- #5:
Ribeiro and Cornelius fought to a draw. (20:00)
- #6:
Danis defeated Lauzon via D'arce choke. (05:41)
- #7:
Sonnen and Sobral fought to a draw (20:00)
- #8:
Barnett defeated Gracie via toehold. (12:58)
Metamoris VII
editMetamoris VII was held 2016-07-17.[11]
- #1:
- Martinez and Neidlinger fought to a draw (20:00)
- #2:
- Leopoldo and Telles fought to a draw (20:00)
- #3:
Vladimir Matyushenko
- Ishii and Matyushenko fought to a draw (20:00)
- #4:
- Martinez and Casey fought to a draw (20:00)
- #5:
- Malfacine and Glover fought to a draw (20:00)
- #6:
- Tonon defeated Gracie via kneebar
Metamoris VIII
editMetamoris VIII was held 2017-11-26.
- #1:
Ryan defeated Gracie via submission (reverse triangle)
- #2:
Stolfi defeated Gomez via submission (double armbar)
Commentators
edit- Rener Gracie (M1, M2, M6)[12]
- Ed O'Neill (M2)[12]
- Kenny Florian (M3-M5)[13]
- Jeff Glover (M3-M8)[13]
- Kit Dale (M5)
- Bas Rutten (M6)
- Mackenzie Dern (M7)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "We're psyched to watch Metamoris 4". Vice. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
- ^ "Eddie Bravo Comments On The Fall Of Ralek Gracie & Metamoris". BJJ Eastern Europe. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Teague, Hywel (Oct 24, 2016). "Ryron & Rener Gracie Issue Statement Urging 'Caution' Of Brother Ralek - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Martin, Louis (2019-02-18). "Metamoris: The Successful Failure That Changed Everything". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Ralek Gracie Looks to Bring Metamoris Back to Life". BJJ Fanatics. 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Leah, Chelsea (2020-10-15). "Throwback: Metamoris 1 Happened and Nothing Was Ever the Same". Jitsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "METAMORIS PRO RESULTS". gracieacademy.com. October 17, 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Metamoris 2 Results: Gracie vs. Aoki". mmafighting.com. June 9, 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ Holland, Jesse (March 29, 2014). "Draw! Metamoris 3 results recap from last night (March 29) for 'Bravo vs. Gracie 2' in Los Angeles". mmamania.com. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Metamoris 6 complete results: Josh Barnett submits Ryron Gracie". bloodyelbow.com. May 9, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ "'Buchecha' vs. Roger Gracie 2, Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Satoshi Ishii set for Metamoris 7". mmafighting.com. March 18, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "ED O'NEILL JOINS RENER AT METAMORIS II". gracieacademy.com. May 31, 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ a b "It's On! Metamoris 3, 29th March 2014". bjjee.com. January 20, 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.