The War Between Luta Livre and BJJ | WHO IS EUCLYDES HATEM?

Episode 16 | Mini Documentary | Join Me | Learn MMA History Before modern MMA… Brazilian martial arts was divided by war. In this episode of WHO IS MMA, we explore the life of Euclydes Hatem — better known as Tatu — the founder of Luta Livre and one of the central figures in the bitter rivalry between Luta Livre and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Built around catch wrestling, submissions, and a no-gi philosophy, Luta Livre became the working-class alternative to the Gracie-led BJJ movement. What followed was decades of tension, challenge matches, gym invasions, and violent rivalry that helped shape the culture of Brazilian combat sports forever. From the origins of Luta Livre… to the infamous feud with BJJ… to the influence both styles had on vale tudo and early MMA — this is one of the most important stories in fighting history that many fans have never heard. Was this just a rivalry? Or was it the hidden war that helped build modern MMA? As a huge fan of mixed martial arts, I’m going back and learning about the legends who helped shape the sport — and I'm bringing you along with me. Music Credits: Licensed Music: Funky Lo-Fi Hip Hop | Funky by Alex-Productions Track: “Calm Currents (Lofi, Relax, Calm)” by HoliznaCC0 License: CC0 1.0 (Public Domain) Music: “When I Was Human (LoFi, Chill)” by HoliznaCC0 Licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal Source: Free Music Archive Music: “Going _Home_” by HoliznaCC0 Licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal Source: Free Music Archive