Former UFC fighter Matt Arroyo awarded BJJ black belt

By MMAEdition on Dec 31, 2009 with Comments 0

After seven years of studying the craft, former UFC fighter and “The
Ultimate Fighter 6″ semifinalist Matt Arroyo earned his black belt in
Brazilian jiu jitsu.

The 27-year-old fighter today told MMAjunkie.com he received the belt in a recent ceremony.

The honor came from his longtime instructor, Rob Kahn, the head of the
Florida-based Gracie Tampa camp who earned his own black belt from
grappling and MMA legend Royce Gracie.