Alvarez and Edson Barboza are promoted to brown belts in jiu-jitsu

In addition to the lightweight duo, UFC light heavyweight Corey Anderson was also graduated

Registration was made by master R. Cachorrão on his social networks. (Photo: Reproduction)

Registration was made by master R. Cachorrão on his social networks. (Photo: Reproduction)

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Training partners, lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and Brazilian Edson Barbosa were jointly promoted to jiu-jitsu brown belt, under the approval of master Ricardo Almeida “Cachorrão”, also Brazilian. In addition to the duo, Corey anderson, UFC light heavyweight who was recently surpassed by Mauritius Shogun at UFC 198, he was also promoted, but to a purple belt, a level below his teammates.

“Cachorrão” himself posted a photo on his social networks congratulating his students. Frankie Edgar, an Ultimate featherweight, also appeared on the record.

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Alvarez is preparing to face McGregor in the main fight of UFC 205, on November 12, in New York. This will be the first time that the American will put his belt on the line, which he won in July this year, when he knocked out the Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Edson, in turn, still doesn't have a fight scheduled. In a good phase, the Rio de Janeiro native comes from two consecutive victories: Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez, both by points.

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