Academia Ipanema adds new coach.

Academia Ipanema in Brazil has added a new coach, David Solomon. David specializes in striking defense and is another elite coach that teaches in the best gym in Rio.

Current lists of coaches at Academia Ipanema

David March - Sub Offense - Elite
Stuart Clough - Takedowns and takedown defense - Elite
Peter Shifton - Kicks, Clinch, Elbows - Elite
Craig Gordon - Circuit Training - Elite
Martin Bush - Punch Technique - Elite
Angus McDuff - Defensive Grappling - Elite
David Solomon - Striking Defense - Elite

Kings of Rio 20 - F.U.B.A.R.

Kings of Rio 20 - F.U.B.A.R. was a packed event and was well received by the Brazilian public. The 135 pound title was up for grabs once agains as Gianfranco Zola was set to defend against Estacio da Fonseca. These two had met before and the outcome this time around would be no different. Within 2 minutes Zola had Fonseca tapping in the first round.

Congratulations to Zola for another title defense. Who can step up to challenge this dominating fighter?

Do not forget that this 4th of July there will be an event like no other. Kings of Rio is having a celebration that will include 7 title fights. Yes, you read correctly. 7 title fights and 3 undercard fights. Even the undercard fights would be main events in most organizations. Kings of Rio is set to blow the roof off of the MMA World! Get your tickets now.



KINGS OF RIO 20 - FULL CARD:
Gianfranco Zola def. Estacio da Fonseca - Submission
David Brown def. Urijah Gonzaga - Decision
Arjan Boudewijn def Denton Jackson - Submission
Barry Smith def. Joe Schmuckatelli - Submission
Brian Fox def. Scott Star - KO (Punches)
Minowa Shittu def. David Maia Rama
Chulalongkorn def. Matthew Krueger - TKO
Pedro Fernandez def. Mauri Keklu - Submission
Aaron Pacquio def. Alejandro Fuentes Bergstrom - KO
Flavio Shunsal Valente Rocha - Submission (RNC)