Blackzilians

Owned by Glenn Robinson, Blackzilians, started when MMA fighters Jorge Santiago, Danillo Villefort, Yuri Villefort, and Gesias Cavalcante left American Top Team. The name 'Blackzilians' was coined when Strikeforce Middleweight Danillo Villefort was looking through their management's website and pointed out to Robinson that every fighter (at the time) was Black or Brazilian.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videointerview/Video-How-the-Blackzilians-Got-Its-Name-4165 |title=Video: How the Blackzilians Got Its Name |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2012-08-18 |access-date=2014-01-14}}

It was reported on September 20, 2018, that Glenn Robinson, Blackzilians founder, had died of a suspected heart attack.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/blackzilians-founder-glenn-robinson-dead|title=Blackzilians founder Glenn Robinson dead|date=2018-09-20|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-21|language=en-US}}

As of 2017, the Blackzilians as a gym is considered defunct.{{Cite web|last=Mindenhall|first=Chuck|date=2017-01-16|title=Rashad Evans cites 'drama' for reason 'there really is no Blackzilians' anymore|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/1/16/14288110/rashad-evans-says-there-really-is-no-blackzilians-anymore-cites-drama-being-worse-than-high-schools|access-date=2021-09-30|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Bissell|first=Tim|date=2017-01-17|title=Source: Rumble, Struve, Chandler, and more all leaving Blackzilians|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/1/17/14300592/source-lack-of-communication-from-management-broke-up-blackzilians-rashad-evans-hooft-mma-ufc-news|access-date=2021-09-30|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}} Many of its members have left to join Combat Club, now Kill Cliff Fight Club (founded by Blackzilians trainers Henri Hooft and Greg Jones) which is considered a successor to the Blackzilians.

• Henri Hooft, head and striking coach
• Greg Jones, Wrestling coach
• Neil Melanson, head grappling coach. His style is heavily influenced by the Hayastan school which mixes Catch as catch can wrestling with Judo and Sambo.
• Jorge Santiago, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach

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• Boxing
• {{flagicon|CUB}} Guillermo Rigondeaux (WBA, WBO, Summer Olympics){{cite web|author=Time Till Next Fight |url=http://www.blackzilians.com/news/97/23/TWO-TIME-OLYMPIC-GOLD-MEDALIST-AND-CHAMPION-GUILLERMO-RIGONDEAUX-JOINS-THE-BLACKZILIANS-BECOMES-THE-TEAM-S-FIRST-PRO-BOXER.html |title=Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist And Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Joins The Blackzilians, Becomes The Team'S First Pro Boxer |publisher=BlackZilians |date=2013-04-03 |access-date=2014-01-14}}
• {{flagicon|CUB}} Idel Torriente (Summer Olympics)[http://www.blackzilians.com/fighters/27/25/Idel-Torriente.html Idel Torriente's profile] blackzilians.com
• Kickboxing
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Cosmo Alexandre (ONE FC, Bellator, K-1, It's Showtime)
• {{flagicon|USA}} Randy Blake (Glory, K-1)[http://www.mmamania.com/2014/4/12/5607812/glory-15-randy-boom-boom-blake-talks-jcvd-chuck-norris-kickboxing GLORY 15: Randy 'Boom Boom' Blake talks Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, training with Tyrone Spong, and more!]
• {{flagicon|ROM}} Daniel Ghiță (Glory, It's Showtime, SUPERKOMBAT, K-1)[http://liverkick.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1321:daniel-ghita-moving-to-florida-to-train-with-overeem-and-qblackzilianq-team&catid=36:k-1 Daniel Ghita moving to Florida to train with Overeem and "Blackzilian" team] by Dave Walsh (liverkick.com) 24 February 2012
• {{flagicon|SUR}} Murthel Groenhart (Glory, It's Showtime, K-1){{Cite web |url=http://fightsportasia.com/2013/07/29/k-1-champ-murthel-groenhart-is-training-with-alistair-overeem-at-blackzillians/ |title=K-1 Champ Murthel Groenhart is Training with Alistair Overeem at Blackzillians |access-date=2013-07-30 |archive-date=2013-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801011752/http://fightsportasia.com/2013/07/29/k-1-champ-murthel-groenhart-is-training-with-alistair-overeem-at-blackzillians/ |url-status=dead }}
• {{flagicon|NED}} Robin van Roosmalen (Glory, It's Showtime, K-1)
• {{flagicon|TUR}} Gökhan Saki (Glory, It's Showtime, K-1)(UFC]
• {{flagicon|AUS}} Paul Slowinski (SUPERKOMBAT, K-1)[http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/paul-slowinski-to-debut-september-21-on-mma-downunder-4/ Paul Slowinski to debut in MMA September 21 on MMA Downunder 4]
• {{flagicon|ROM}} Andrei Stoica (Glory, SUPERKOMBAT, K-1)[http://www.kickboxingplanet.com/news/andrei-stoica-training-at-the-blackzilians/ Andrei Stoica training at The Blackzilians]
• {{flagicon|SUR}} Tyrone Spong (WSOF, Glory, It's Showtime, K-1){{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/tyron-spong-returns-to-his-roots-faces-melvin-manhoef-this-weekend |title=Tyrone Spong Returns to His Roots, Faces Melvin Manhoef This Weekend |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2012-01-27 |access-date=2014-01-14}}
• {{flagicon|NED}} Rico Verhoeven (Glory, It's Showtime, SUPERKOMBAT, K-1)
• Mixed martial arts
• {{flagicon|USA}} Rashad Evans (UFC){{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/rashad-evans |title="Suga" Rashad Evans - Official UFC® Fighter Profile |publisher=UFC |date=2013-11-17 |access-date=2014-01-14}}
• {{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Johnson (UFC, WSOF)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Thiago Silva (UFC, WSOF)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Vitor Belfort (UFC, Affliction, Pride FC){{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/8/25/3267427/vitor-belfort-joins-blackzilians-rashad-evans-to-serve-as-head-coach |title=Vitor Belfort Joins Blackzilians; Rashad Evans to Serve as Head Coach for UFC 152 Training Camp |date=25 August 2012 |publisher=MMA Fighting |access-date=2014-01-14}}
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Cezar Ferreira (UFC){{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/4/23/4257552/ufc-mauricio-rua-training-cezar-mutante-blackzilians-mma-newsh |access-date=June 13, 2013 |title=Shogun and Dida split, Mutante joins Blackzilians |date=23 April 2013 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
• {{flagicon|USA}} Eddie Alvarez (ONE FC, UFC, Bellator){{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/mma/post/_/id/14224/belfort-and-the-shelf-life-of-a-phenom/ |title=Belfort and the shelf life of a 'Phenom' - MMA Blog - ESPN |date=19 September 2012 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=2014-01-14}}
• {{flagicon|USA}} Matt Mitrione (Bellator, UFC)
• {{flagicon|USA}} Michael Johnson (UFC){{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/9/3/3282874/glenn-robinson-blackzilians-vitor-belfort-ufc-152-jon-jones |title=Glenn Robinson: The Man Behind The Blackzilians |date=3 September 2012 |publisher=Bloody Elbow |access-date=2014-01-14}}

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• {{flagicon|CAN}} Ryan Jimmo (UFC, MFC)[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/995982-the-blackzilians-a-family-of-world-class-coaches-and-fighters Meet the Blackzilians: A Family of World Class Coaches and Fighters] By Joshua Carey (bleacherreport.com) on December 23, 2011
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Fabio Mello (Bellator FC, Pride FC){{cite web |author=Imperial Martial Arts and Fitness Center |url=http://imperialathletics.com/trainers/fabio-mello/ |title=Fabio Mello | Imperial Martial Arts and Fitness Center |publisher=Imperialathletics.com |date=2013-11-17 |access-date=2014-01-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116095649/http://imperialathletics.com/trainers/fabio-mello/ |archive-date=2014-01-16 }}
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Marcus Aurélio (UFC, Pride FC){{cite web|author=Imperial Martial Arts and Fitness Center |url=http://imperialathletics.com/trainers/marcus-aurelio/ |title=Marcus Aurelio | Imperial Martial Arts and Fitness Center |publisher=Imperialathletics.com |date=2013-11-17 |access-date=2014-01-14}}
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Jorge Santiago (UFC, Strikeforce, Sengoku)
• {{flagicon|AFG}} Siyar Bahadurzada (UFC, Sengoku, Shooto){{cite web |url=http://www.5thround.com/120854/siyar-bahadurzada-joins-blackzilians/ |title=Siyar Bahadurzada Joins Blackzilians |publisher=5thRound.com |date=2012-06-28 |access-date=2014-01-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115938/http://www.5thround.com/120854/siyar-bahadurzada-joins-blackzilians/ |archive-date=2013-12-24 |url-status=usurped }}
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Gesias Cavalcante (Strikeforce, Shooto, K-1)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Guto Inocente (Strikeforce, UFC){{cite web |url=http://www.tatame.com.br/antes-de-voltar-ao-strikeforce-guto-analisa-duelo-belfort-x-jones/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116065352/http://www.tatame.com.br/antes-de-voltar-ao-strikeforce-guto-analisa-duelo-belfort-x-jones/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-01-16 |title=Antes de voltar ao Strikeforce, Guto analisa duelo Belfort x Jones |publisher=TATAME |access-date=2014-01-14 }}
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Andrews Nakahara (K-1, DREAM)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Braulio Estima (ADCC)
• {{flagicon|USA}} Miguel Torres (UFC, WEC)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Danillo Villefort (UFC, WEC, Strikeforce)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Yuri Villefort (UFC, Strikeforce)
• {{flagicon|USA}} Abel Trujillo (UFC)
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Luiz Firmino (Pride FC, Shooto, DREAM)[http://www.blackzilians.com/fighters/15/25/Luiz-Firmino.html Luiz Firmino's profile] blackzilians.com
• {{flagicon|CAN}} Claude Patrick (UFC, KOTC)[http://www.blackzilians.com/fighters/19/25/Claude-Patrick.html Claude Patrick's profile] blackzilians.com
• {{flagicon|USA}} Ryan LaFlare (UFC)[http://www.blackzilians.com/fighters/43/25/Ryan-LaFlare.html Ryan LaFlare's profile] blackzilians.com
• {{flagicon|BRA}} Gilbert Burns (UFC, BJJ World Champion)
• {{flagicon|FIN}} Tom Niinimäki (UFC)[http://www.blackzilians.com/fighters/50/25/Tom-Niinimaki.html Tom Niinimäki's profile] blackzilians.com
• {{flagicon|SWI}} Volkan Oezdemir (UFC, SUPERKOMBAT, Bellator)[http://www.blackzilians.com/fighters/16/25/volkan-oezdemir.html Volkan Oezdemir's profile] blackzilians.com
• {{flagicon|NED}} Alistair Overeem (Strikeforce, Pride FC, DREAM, UFC)
• {{flagicon|NED}} Stefan Struve (UFC)
• {{flagicon|NED}} Hans Stringer (UFC, WSOF)
• {{flagicon|NGA}} Kamaru Usman (UFC)
• {{flagicon|RUS}}/{{flagicon|Chechnya}} Beslan Isaev (M-1 Global and ACB) [http://superkarate.ru/news/mixed-martial-arts/6711-beslan-isaev-blackzillians.html Beslan Isaev's profile] blackzilians.com
• {{flagicon|RUS}}/{{flagicon|Chechnya}} Musa Khamanaev (M-1 Global Lightweight Champion and Combat Sambo World Champion) [http://superkarate.ru/news/mixed-martial-arts/6711-beslan-isaev-blackzillians.html Musa Khamanaev's profile] blackzilians.com

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