Metamoris

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

The 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

Metamoris I

Metamoris I was held 2012-10-14.^[7]

• #1:   Caio Terra vs.   Jeff Glover

Terra defeated Glover via submission (armbar) (13:27)

• #2:   Rafael Lovato Jr. vs.   Kayron Gracie

Lovato defeated Gracie via submission (kimura) (11:16)

• #3:   Kron Gracie vs.   Otavio Sousa

Gracie defeated Sousa via submission (armbar) (17:00)

• #4:   Alexandre Ribeiro vs.   Dean Lister

Ribeiro and Lister fought to a draw (20:00)

• #5:   André Galvão vs.   Ryron Gracie

Galvão and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)

• #6:   Roger Gracie vs.   Marcus Almeida

Gracie and Almeida fought to a draw (20:00)

Metamoris II

Metamoris II was held 2013-06-09.^[8]

• #1:   Jonathan Torres vs.   Victor Estima

Torres and Estima fought to a draw (20:00)

• #2:   Mackenzie Dern vs.   Michelle Nicolini

Dern and Nicolini fought to a draw (20:00)

• #3:   Roberto Abreu vs.   Brendan Schaub

Abreu defeated Schaub via decision (20:00)

• #4:   André Galvão vs.   Rafael Lovato Jr.

Galvão defeated Lovato via decision (20:00)

• #5:   Rodolfo Vieira vs.   Braulio Estima

Vieira defeated Estima via decision (20:00)

• #6:   Kron Gracie vs.   Shinya Aoki

Gracie defeated Aoki via submission (guillotine choke) (6:50)

Metamoris III

Metamoris III was held 2014-03-29.^[9] Executive Producer Ralek Gracie & Eddie Marquez

• #1:   Zak Maxwell vs.   Sean Roberts

Maxwell and Roberts fought to a draw (20:00)

• #2:   Guilherme Mendes vs.   Samir Chantre

Mendes defeated Chantre via submission (baseball bat choke) (6:19)

• #3:   Dean Lister vs.   Renato Sobral

Lister and Sobral fought to a draw (20:00)

• #4:   Keenan Cornelius vs.   Kevin Casey

Cornelius defeated Casey via submission (heel hook) (12:53)

• #5:   Rafael Mendes vs.   Clark Gracie

Mendes and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)

• #6:   Eddie Bravo vs.   Royler Gracie

Bravo and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)

Metamoris IV

Metamoris IV was held 2014-08-09.

• #1:   Garry Tonon vs.   Kit Dale

Tonon defeated Dale via submission (guillotine choke) (3:20)

• #2:   Saulo Ribeiro vs.   Rodrigo Medeiros

Ribeiro and Medeiros fought to a draw (20:00)

• #3:   Keenan Cornelius vs.   Vinny Magalhães

Cornelius and Magalhães fought to a draw (20:00)

• #4 (secret match):   Baret Yoshida vs.   Jeff Glover

Yoshida and Glover fought to a draw (20:00)

• #5:   Dean Lister vs.   Josh Barnett - inaugural Metamoris Heavyweight Championship

Barnett defeated Lister via submission (chest compressor) (19:48)

• #6:   André Galvão vs.   Chael Sonnen

Galvão defeated Sonnen via submission (rear naked choke) (13:49)

Metamoris V

Metamoris V was held 2014-11-22.

• #1:   Garry Tonon vs.   Zak Maxwell

Tonon defeated Maxwell via submission (heel hook) (9:23)

• #2:   Vinny Magalhães vs.   Matheus Diniz

Magalhães and Diniz fought to a draw (20:00)

• #3:   Yuri Simoes vs.   Keenan Cornelius

Simoes and Cornelius fought to a draw (20:00)

• #4 (secret match):   Jake Shields vs.   Roberto Satoshi

Shields and Satoshi fought to a draw (20:00)

• #5:   Rory MacDonald vs.   Jonathan Torres

MacDonald and Torres fought to a draw (20:00)

• #6:   Kazushi Sakuraba vs.   Renzo Gracie

Sakuraba and Gracie fought to a draw (20:00)

Metamoris VI

Metamoris VI was held 2015-05-09.^[10]

• #1:   Francisico Iturralde vs.   Greg McIntyre

Iturralde defeated McIntyre via straight armbar. (06:38)

• #2:   Michael Liera, Jr. vs. Morgan Neidlinger

Liera and Neidlinger fought to a draw. (20:00)

• #3:   Evandro Nunes vs.   Jimmy Friedrich

Nunes and Friedrich fought to a draw. (20:00)

• #4:   Clark Gracie vs.   Roberto Satoshi

Gracie and Satoshi fought to a draw. (20:00)

• #5:   Alexandre Ribeiro vs.   Keenan Cornelius

Ribeiro and Cornelius fought to a draw. (20:00)

• #6:   Dillon Danis vs.   Joe Lauzon

Danis defeated Lauzon via D'arce choke. (05:41)

• #7:   Chael Sonnen vs.   Renato Sobral

Sonnen and Sobral fought to a draw (20:00)

• #8:   Josh Barnett (c) vs.   Ryron Gracie - Metamoris Heavyweight Championship

Barnett defeated Gracie via toehold. (12:58)

Metamoris VII

Metamoris VII was held 2016-07-17.^[11]

• #1:   Stephen Martinez vs.   Morgan Neidlinger

Martinez and Neidlinger fought to a draw (20:00)

• #2:   Fabio Leopoldo vs.   Eduardo Telles

Leopoldo and Telles fought to a draw (20:00)

• #3:   Satoshi Ishii vs.   Vladimir Matyushenko

Ishii and Matyushenko fought to a draw (20:00)

• #4:   Richie Martinez vs.   Kevin Casey

Martinez and Casey fought to a draw (20:00)

• #5:   Bruno Malfacine vs.   Jeff Glover

Malfacine and Glover fought to a draw (20:00)

• #6:   Ralek Gracie vs.   Garry Tonon

Tonon defeated Gracie via kneebar

Metamoris VIII

Metamoris VIII was held 2017-11-26.

• #1:   Gordon Ryan vs.   Ralek Gracie

Ryan defeated Gracie via submission (reverse triangle)

• #2:   Carlos Gomez vs.   Danny Stolfi

Stolfi defeated Gomez via submission (double armbar)

Commentators

• 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

• Polaris Pro Grappling
• ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship

References

1. "We're psyched to watch Metamoris 4". Vice. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
2. "Eddie Bravo Comments On The Fall Of Ralek Gracie & Metamoris". BJJ Eastern Europe. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
3. Teague, Hywel (Oct 24, 2016). "Ryron & Rener Gracie Issue Statement Urging 'Caution' Of Brother Ralek - FloGrappling". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
4. Martin, Louis (2019-02-18). "Metamoris: The Successful Failure That Changed Everything". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
5. "Ralek Gracie Looks to Bring Metamoris Back to Life". BJJ Fanatics. 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
6. Leah, Chelsea (2020-10-15). "Throwback: Metamoris 1 Happened and Nothing Was Ever the Same". Jitsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
7. "METAMORIS PRO RESULTS". gracieacademy.com. October 17, 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
8. "Metamoris 2 Results: Gracie vs. Aoki". mmafighting.com. June 9, 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
9. 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.
10. "Metamoris 6 complete results: Josh Barnett submits Ryron Gracie". bloodyelbow.com. May 9, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
11. "'Buchecha' vs. Roger Gracie 2, Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Satoshi Ishii set for Metamoris 7". mmafighting.com. March 18, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
12. "ED O'NEILL JOINS RENER AT METAMORIS II". gracieacademy.com. May 31, 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
13. "It's On! Metamoris 3, 29th March 2014". bjjee.com. January 20, 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.

External links

• Official website
• Metamoris on Facebook