Emyr Bussade

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Emyr "Shark" Bussade (born March 25 1980) is a Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighter.

[edit] BJJ Career

Born and raised in the city of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shark started training under the legendary Carlson Gracie where he competed for 5 years. After the split, Shark followed his Master (Liborio) to BTT where he trained for 2 years before coming to Florida in May of 2002 to join ATT.

Shark won the World (Mundials) Championship in 2001, and was runner-up in 2000. He was also a Brazilian Champ '99, and competed in the prestigious Abu Dhabi tournament where he placed 3rd in 2001. Shark received his black belt from Ricardo Liborio in 2002.

He is known as an extremely hard worker, tough fighter, and great teammate at American Top Team.

Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Titles

BJJ Black Belt under Ricardo Liborio (Carlson Gracie) Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Titles 1998 Brazillian Meeting Champion CBJJ 1999 Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Champion CBJJ 1999 Silver Medal Winner Pan-American Championship 2000 Brazillian Meeting Champion CBJJ 2000 Silver Medal World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2000 State Champion (Rio De Janeiro) 2001 3rd Place ADCC World Submission Championship 2001 World Jiu Jitsu Champion 2001 Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Champion CBJJ 2002 NAGA Over All Points Champion

[edit] MMA Career

Shark is the Current Cage Fighting Championships Middleweight Champion. Shark won his IFL Debut Fight against Jesse Lennox, April 4th, 2008

MMA Record

Record 11 - 5 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw) Wins 1 (T)KOs (11%) 9 Submissions (89%) 1 Decisions (11.11%) Losses 5 Decisions (100.00%) Association American Top Team Height 6'1 (185cm) Weight 170 Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu City Ft. Lauderdale State Florida Country USA