NO HOLDS BARRED

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On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Carlos Santos, the head coach of the Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Team.

The latest project of Carlos is the inaugural World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup, which takes place May 1 and 2 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

In our interview with Carlos Santos, we discuss the birth of the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup, the role played by Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi in supporting this event and jiu-jitsu, the rules of the competition, the prospects for the expansion of professional jiu-jitsu, the development of the International Professional Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IPJJF), why jiu-jitsu can have a fan base as a spectator sport, and more.

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The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by Ian Carpenter.

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Labels: Abu Dhabi, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Santos, Eddie Goldman, grappling, IPJJF, No Holds Barred, Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE, United Arab Emirates, World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup