Charles Oliviera, other combat stars lead tributes to slain BJJ legend Leandro Lo
By Amy Kaplan
Charles Oliviera, other combat stars lead tributes to slain BJJ legend Leandro Lo.
On Sunday, Combate reported that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Leandro Lo, had been shot and killed in Brazil. Early reports indicate that Lo was involved in an altercation with the suspect, who left the area and returned hours later and shot Lo in the head twice, killing him. The suspect has been arrested and identified as a Brazilian military police officer, Henrique Otávio Oliveira Velozo.
Shortly after the news broke many in the combat sports world took to social media to share their condolences.
“Rest in Peace, Leandro,” former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira wrote. “GOD bless your family.”
https://twitter.com/ibjjf/status/1556336393999323139?s=20&t=5TI5vAvez_ypDBDw5UKEkg
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RIP Leandro Lo!
— Joao Zeferino (@zeferinomma) August 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/GilbertDurinho/status/1556264478202888193
Wow. Unbelievably tragic news about Leandro Lo. RIP to a jiu jitsu legend. Shocking.
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) August 7, 2022
A lenda do Jiu Jitsu, Leandro Lo, foi assassinado com dois tiros nessa madrugada após uma briga numa festa. Ele estava com 33 anos. Que maneira horrível de começar o domingo. pic.twitter.com/hZgdj33Cdm
— Rafael Pfeiffer (@rafapfeiffer) August 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/THEREALPUNK/status/1556288609379962881?s=20&t=5TI5vAvez_ypDBDw5UKEkg
Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Leandro Lo. One of the greatest Jiu Jitsu players ever. Absolutely tragic. My condolences to his family and friends
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) August 7, 2022
RIP my brother Leandro Lo ❤️ l pic.twitter.com/ILLISdynhi
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 7, 2022
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https://twitter.com/HerbertBurnsMMA/status/1556287907748536320
Condolences to the family and friends of World Champion Leandro Lo, 33, who was shot in the head in a club in Sao Paulo.
— Jiu-Jitsu Magazine (@jitsumag) August 7, 2022
An alleged scuffle ensued between Lo & the shooter during a show at the club, when the assailant pulled a gun on Lo.
Lo was 33 years old and will be missed. pic.twitter.com/T06LlYBVHQ
Lo was a highly decorated competitor, including eight world titles, and was just 33 years old.