Legendary jiu-jitsu fighter Leandro Law was shot dead Sunday at a concert in Sao Paulo. . to the report.
A lawyer for a Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion confirmed his client, 33, died after being declared brain dead from a gunshot wound, according to a report by MMA Fighting.
The killing reportedly took place during a confrontation between Law and police officer Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo, the outlet reported.
Witnesses said, citing police reports, that Velozo grabbed a bottle from Law's table and the fighters knocked down a police officer and detained him.
After the two were separated, Velozo allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Lo in the forehead, according to the site.
Low has dominated the sport since his 2011, winning his eight titles at the World Championships. This made him one of the most decorated jiu-jitsu fighters of all time. Earlier this year, he won another world championship in California, the site reported.
"A very sad day for the BJJ community," tweeted analyst and former UFC fighter Kenny Florian . "Leandro was a legend."
Additional report by Lee Brown
