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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Flashback: Boxing Sensation Ryan Garcia Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ryan Garcia, a name that has resonated across the boxing world for his incredible speed, powerful punches, and meteoric rise to fame, last year added a new chapter to his controversial career. Known...

Jiu-Jitsu Dad Avenges Son’s Loss by Defeating Opponent’s Father in BJJ

Jiu-Jitsu athlete and father, Erodelosreyes, took an unconventional approach to avenging his son’s loss in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  tournament by defeating the boy’s opponent’s father....

UFC’s Joaquin Buckley Says He Refused To Fight Ian Garry Due To Herpes Outbreak

It’s been in a recent interview that UFC’s middleweight contender Joaquin Buckley revealed that he turned down a fight against rising star Ian Garry… Because of his opponent’s...

Kade Ruotolo Reveals His Favorite Fight Music: “I Love The Rhythm & The Flow”

Kade Ruotolo is getting ready for his MMA debut, scheduled to take place on June 7. And he is well aware of the importance of music for it. What’s more, he has a favorite type of fight music...

Joe Rogan Calls For Change In UFC Ruleset – That’d Benefit Grapplers

Joe Rogan isn’t “just” a famous podcast host, nor is he “just” UFC’s color commentator… But he has also been a martial arts practitioner for many years...

Dana White Gifts $15k To Fast Food Worker: “The Kid’s Got Integrity”

Different people have different opinions on Dana White… But there’s one thing that’s true for sure: the UFC CEO can be quite generous. The whole story began when social media...

BJJ Legend ‘Pe de Pano’ Accuses IBJJF of Referee Match Fixing & Corruption; Says He Has Proof

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcio Cruz, also known as “Pe de Pano,” has accused the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) of fixing matches in their major tournaments....

Which Attributes Do BJJ Athletes Lose First & Last As They Age? (Speed, Explosiveness etc…)

As Jiu-Jitsu athletes age, the changes in their physical attributes can be quite distinct, similar to what is seen in other sports. Here’s a breakdown of the attributes that tend to decline and...

UFC Invitational 7: Surprising Upsets, Kaynan Duarte Submitted by Brown Belt

Wednesday night, May 15th was full of grappling excitement at the UFC Invitational 7 held at the Ultimate facilities in Las Vegas, USA. The event delivered one of the biggest surprises of the year as...

Male podcast host claims female BJJ purple belt would be helpless against a regular male

In a recent episode of the “Whatever Podcast,” a heated discussion unfolded about the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in real-life self-defense situations, particularly when it...

Royce Gracie Did 3 Hour Cold Water Swims, Ran 41 Miles In A Single Session – For His UFC 1 Preparation

Various people prepare in various ways for their fights… But back when Royce Gracie did it for his UFC 1 preparation, he pushed it to the extreme. During his appearance on the Joe Rogan...

Royce Gracie on What Happened When Gordon Ryan Asked to Roll with Him

In a recent episode on the Joe Rogan podcast, MMA legend Royce Gracie shares a memorable encounter with jiu-jitsu phenomenon Gordon Ryan. Gracie, a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in mixed martial...

UFC Veteran Chad Mendes Urges Youth To Train Wrestling: “Everything Is Easy Afterwards”

Mixed martial arts and UFC veteran Chad Mendes is serious when it comes to recommending martial arts training to the youth… Especially when it comes to wrestling – but even so as far as...

Royce Gracie Reveals Why His Father Chose Him For The UFC 1 Fight

Royce Gracie recently shed light on why his family selected him to fight in UFC 1, back in 1993. And, well, the reason might surprise you… Because it was trusted that Royce will not inflict...

UFC’s Cub Swanson Shares Deep-Rooted Feud with Kron Gracie and His Ban from BJJ Gyms

In a candid revelation, UFC veteran Cub Swanson opened up about a long-standing feud with Kron Gracie, shedding light on the intricate dynamics within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Swanson’s...

UFC Matchmaker Shares Advice For Prospects Who Want To Get Signed By The Promotion

UFC matchmakers are strictly forbidden to talk about the procedures behind the scenes… However, a new video from TKO Group Holdings — the merged company between UFC and WWE — showcased a...

Bullshido Master ‘Detroit Urban Survival Training’ Tries Out a BJJ Class Wearing a Blue Belt

Detroit Urban Survival Training has is led by Dale Brown and has made many BJJ practitioners laugh with some of the doubtful self defense techniques he teaches…. Brown says that he teaches...

Comedian Bill Burr Blasts “Old Men in their 50’s on TRT & HGH”

Bill Burr recently targeted middle-aged men using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in his comedy. He mocked 50-year-old men on TRT trying to regain their youth, joking that their efforts are...

Olympic Wrestler Tries To Beat A BJJ Black Belt in a Grappling Match

In an intriguing display of martial prowess, Olympic alternate and 10-time national champion, Jake Clark, takes on a challenging grappling match against a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Known for...

ADXC 4: Check Out Who’ll Be At The Open Workout Before The Tournament

After weeks of waiting, we are officially in the ADXC 4 fight week! With the tournament landing at the Dojo de Paris this Saturday, May 18th, the organization has planned a few activities for the...

Ronda Rousey Says She Was Satisfied When Her Ex-Boyfriend Brendan Schaub Was KO’d

Ronda Rousey found great satisfaction in witnessing Travis Browne defeat her ex-boyfriend, Brendan Schaub, and subsequently retire from mixed martial arts. Before Rousey, the former UFC bantamweight...

Khabib’s Team Denies Reports That He Owes $3 Million In Tax: “The Information Is Inaccurate”

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team has denied claims suggesting that the UFC Hall of Famer owes Russia’s Federal Tax Service more than $3 million. Earlier reports indicated that the former...

Logan Paul Wants To Buy Part Of Evander Holyfield’s Ear That Mike Tyson Bit Off

Did you know that Logan Paul wants to buy a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear? Yup, that’s right – the part that Mike Tyson bit off in their match. Despite Tyson’s dominance in the...

Become More Creative in BJJ by Rolling Like Rickson Gracie

Do you feel as if you’re somewhat stalling with your progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… As if the things that used to work for you don’t work as well anymore, and as if you’re...