The submission only grappling promotion Metamoris has announced the line up for their Metamoris 5 card on November 22nd, available on internet stream PPV.
The card is:
Renzo Gracie vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Rory MacDonald vs J.T. Torres
Yuri Simoes vs Rafael Lovato Jr
Vinny Magalhaes vs Kevin Casey
Garry Tonon vs Zak Maxwell
Secret Match
Clearly the main event is a big deal to MMA and grappling fans the world over. Sakuraba is a beloved MMA fighter from Pride who famously defeated several Graices, including his breaking Renzo’s arm at Pride 10. Renzo is a two-time ADCC champion in addition to having a storied MMA career and being one of the more successful grappling coaches in the MMA world. The rematch between these two is a surefire hit for both grappling and MMA fans.
On the rest of the card features some outstanding grappling talent, particularly American born talent. Rafael Lovato Jr has surpassed B.J. Penn as the most accomplished American in jiu jitsu, J.T. Torres is a an excellent American hailing out of Atos who will be taking on UFC Welterweight contender Rory MacDonald. Also Garry Tonon is a rising star with a unique, submission focused game taking on a fellow young American Zak Maxwell.
Fans of the The Ultimate Fighter will recognize Vinny Magalhaes, one of the very no gi grapplers in the world, and Kevin Casey.
The Secret Match also makes it return, a match in which the identity of the two grapplers is kept secret, even the two competing are not aware of who they will face until they step on the mat.
All in all it looks to be a fantastic card of grappling.