Leandro Pereira do Nascimento Lo was an eight-time world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Additionally, he received victories at the Pan American Championship, the World Cup, and the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

From 2011 to 2013, he had an undefeated winning streak at the Copa Podio. One of the “greatest pound-for-pound grapplers that have ever graced the mat” due to his guard technique.

Leandro Lo cause of death: How did Leandro Lo die?

After a fight with an off-duty police officer at a party in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Leandro Lo was shot in the head and passed away en route to the hospital.

The police officer Henrique Otávio Oliveira Velozo, who was recognized as the shooter, was placed under preventive detention at the request of a city police officer.

They had a heated argument which generated a fight and subsequently caused the officer to commit the heinous crime.

According to reports, the officer is currently on the run from the law.

The IBJJF tweeted: “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.”

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