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Grappling Report: UFC star Demian Maia returns to grappling to headline BJJ Stars 8’s stacked card

BJJ Stars has quickly established itself as the premier Jiu-Jitsu promotion in Brazil and the organization has put together a superb lineup for their 8th event. They have arranged a Middleweight grand prix featuring eight of the best gi competitors around like Mica Galvao, Leandro Lo, Roberto Jimenez, and Lucas ‘Hulk’ Barbosa, who will all be competing for a grand prize of R$100,000 (approximately $21,000).

BJJ Stars 8 will also feature a number of superfights that will be contested under ADCC rules, including a main event match between two UFC veterans in Demian Maia and Alex ‘Cowboy’ Pereira.