It has been reported that legendary BJJ Champion Leandro Lo has been shot and killed while attending a concert in Brazil this past Sunday.
Lo’s lawyer confirmed the incident, and a report acquired by MMA Junkie gives some explanation on the details of how it all may have gone down, alleging that the suspect is Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo, a police officer. The report states that Velozo took a bottle from Lo’s table, prompting Lo to take him down and hold him. After being separated, the report states that Velozo took out a gun and shot Lo in the forehead.
Leandro Lo was only 33-years old and has been a trailblazer in the sport of jiu-jitsu. He holds the record for most IBJJF World titles in different weight classes, with 5 to his resume.
The news has sparked reactions across the jiu-jitsu and MMA community, with people pouring support and remembrance for Lo.
World Champion, mentor, legend ??
— FloGrappling (@FloGrappling) August 7, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, teammates and fans of Leandro Lo. The jiu-jitsu world will never forget. pic.twitter.com/ps0hOxhdv3
The IBJJF and Jiu Jitsu community are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Leandro Lo. Lo was one of the greatest athletes our sport has ever produced. An example of a true black belt, martial artist and champion on and off the mats. Rest in peace legend. ??? pic.twitter.com/lHK3n8pF4K
— IBJJF (@ibjjf) August 7, 2022
The word legend is thrown around way to much in sports but it can’t be thrown around enough when it comes to your name in Jiu Jitsu || Leandro Lo, My heart and prayers to your family my brother. Rest easy my friend â¤ï¸?? pic.twitter.com/XkLOCXNZHz
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) August 7, 2022
Wow. Unbelievably tragic news about Leandro Lo. RIP to a jiu jitsu legend. Shocking.
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) August 7, 2022
RIP Leandro Lo. Watched this guy for years. pic.twitter.com/DbZmR9RxP8
— The Great Keithulhu (@joejglenton) August 7, 2022
