Edson Mendes 'Junior' will be featured on WPTV-Channel 5 (NBC) in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, August 31, during the 6:00 p.m. newscast

Check out this great article in Tatame - http://www.tatame.com.br/2010/08/25/Brasileiro-afiado-para-a-estreia-no-Bellator


Everyone knows that Brazil is a hotbed of big names in MMA, but many Brazilians still need to know is who are the "tupiniquins" raising the green and yellow flag and found the opportunity in other countries to pursue their career. One such name is Eduardo Guedes, a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu as well as a Brazilian Top Team graduate. Receiving his Black Belt from Masters Zen Mario, Murilo Bustamante and Bebeo. The fighter, who already has had a great career in "the gentle art" has established a beautiful course in the world of MMA and is preparing for his next fight, which will be in Bellator.

Guedes began his career in the fight world at 16 years old in Porto Alegre, with Masters Walter Mattos and Ze Mario (both Team Carlson Gracie), and then moved to Rio de Janeiro to train at Brazilian Top Team and devote himself exclusively to this challenge. "There at BTT I have made many friendships, like Rodrigo Minotauro and Rogério Minotouro, who encouraged me to fight MMA. After learning Boxing and Wrestling, I decided to venture into a career of the Mixed Martial Arts. So, years later, I came to live in America, when former UFC fighter Hermes Franca, called me to join the team The Armory, where I have been working until today, "Eduardo told TATAME straight from Florida, USA.

Living in the U.S. for four years, he is undefeated and has seven wins. And his next fight is scheduled for October 24th in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Bellator against the very tough Chris Ligouri, who is a teamate of Frank Edgar, current UFC lightweight champion. And to get another victory he is training hard with his team "The Armory" in Jupiter, Florida, and describes "Part of my grappling training with the team I train with Pablo Popovitch BJJ and Rodrigo Cavaca. My striking Coach is with Ouali (former coach of the American Top Team) and Edson Junior and physical preparation is performed by Joe Mullings, who is also the team manager. "

But when it comes to gentle art, the fighter has a great resume with more than 30 fights without defeat Submission in its category, in addition to being a Seven Time Gaucho Champion, three Time Champion of South Brasil, and a bronze in the World Brazilian champion of 2002 and for the ADCC Brazilian trials in 2005. And Guedes wants to be prepared for anything he faces. "My expectation is to fight big events, like UFC, Strikeforce or Bellator because I believe that events of this size give a good visibility in the U.S. and worldwide. I cant choose my opponents, but to fight with great names in MMA like BJ Penn, Takanori Gomi and Gilbert Melendez would be very special to my career, "said the athlete.

This Saturday, August 28th, come party at Duffy's on PGA in Juno and watch the UFC Fights!!! The Armory will be up on the second floor for the fight. Killer Brown Belt Rob Gramer is celebrating his birthday in style. His girlfriend, Heather, has rented out the second floor for Rob to watch the fights with 7,459 of his closest friends. Happy Birthday Rob!!! See ya Saturday.

The Armory is proud to support our local community! Check out these snaps of our Ladies Flag Football Team!

Due to the outrageous success of our fitness classes, we’re adding a 8:00 am class Monday, Wednesday & Friday in the Jupiter Facility starting August 9th!!!

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