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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Gordon Ryan Shares Health Update: “I Would Compete Until I Was 40”

Gordon Ryan recently shared an update regarding his health, detailing the severe stomach issues that have plagued him since 2018. Speaking on Jake Shields’ podcast, Ryan opened up about how a...

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov: “MMA Is 20% Striking, 80% Grappling”

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, has passed away in July 2020… However, his wisdom still continues to educate and inspire till this day. Having been a coach to a large...

Mackenzie Dern’s Husband Arrested for Alleged Assault on Her Ex-Husband: ‘He Punched Me’

In a dramatic turn of events, UFC fighter Antonio Trocoli was arrested last week (Fri., Oct. 4, 2024) in Huntington Beach, California, on misdemeanor battery charges. Trocoli, who is married to UFC...
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Sparring Session Between ADCC and IBJJF Champions: Roger Gracie and Ffion Davies

In a rare and exciting sparring session, two of the biggest names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) met on the mats: Roger Gracie, a living legend of the sport, and Ffion Davies, one of the top female...

BJJ Purple Belt Challenges Jiu-Jitsu’s Biggest Hater: Karate Master Jesse Enkamp

In an unexpected clash between two prominent martial arts disciplines, Josh Beam, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) purple belt, took matters into his own hands by confronting one of YouTube’s most...

BJJ Purple Belt Criticized Online for Offering Seminars: Is It Justified?

Recently, BJJ purple belt Tal Pistiner, who trains at Atos HQ under renowned coach Andre Galvao, sparked debate in the online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community after announcing his availability for...
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John Danaher Reveals When It Is The Best Time To Attack Your Opponent

Your offense is not only as good as your submissions and their setups… But it’s also only as good as when you go for the attack. However, given the dynamic nature of BJJ, it’s not...

Mahamed Aly Improves His MMA Record To 3-0 With A Devastating Left Hook

Mahamed Aly has taken another significant step in his professional MMA career – improving his record to 3-0 with a victory at Shogun Fights 29. After a rocky start with numerous amateur fights...

Watch Jon Jones Train with Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist Gable Steveson

Jon Jones is leaving no stone unturned in preparation for his UFC 309 heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. Set for November 16 at Madison Square Garden, this will be Jones’ first...
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Watch: Comedian Ronny Chieng Grapples UFC’s Khalil Rountree: A Showdown of Comedy and Combat

In an unexpected yet highly entertaining crossover, comedian Ronny Chieng recently stepped into the world of mixed martial arts, taking on UFC light heavyweight Khalil Rountree in a playful grappling...

Seif Houmine Makes History as First Morrocan & Frenchman to Win IBJJF Black Belt World Championship

Morrocan-French BJJ black belt Seif Eddine Houmine has made history by becoming the first Morrocan, first Frenchman and second African athlete to win the prestigious IBJJF Black Belt World...

Man Who Showed Middle Finger To Little Girl At BJJ Competition Explains His Side of the Story

A few days ago, BJJ community saw one of the worst displays of “being an adult” in BJJ competition… When a man showed first mocked and then showed the middle finger to a little...
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Michael “Venom” Page Set For BJJ Match Against Former UFC Fighter Carlos Condit

Former interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit is set to make his return to competition – but this time in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is scheduled to face off against Michael...

Mica Galvao at the 2028 Olympics? BJJ Phenom Talks About his Olympic Wrestling Goal

Fresh off an incredible season, Mica Galvão has his sights set on new horizons in the world of combat sports. The 20-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who dominated the 2024 season by...

Bodybuilder Grapples Female UFC Fighter, Ends Up with a Black Eye, Says: ‘A True Feminist’

Julio Balestrin, a prominent figure in Brazilian bodybuilding, learned firsthand that strength alone doesn’t equate to success in combat sports. During a playful sparring session with UFC fighter...
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Nicholas Meregali Talks Fake World Of Instagram: “It Highlights The Glory…”

Nicholas Meregali is on his road to recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained at ADCC 2024. Surgery appears to have gone well and he’s been doing apparently successful rehab work for the...

Outrage in BJJ Community as Adult Man Mocks and Flips Off Young Girl at Grappling Industries

Just when you thought you’d seen it all… Jiu-Jitsu comes to prove you otherwise. A recent Grappling Industries competition had seen a grown man – coach one of the competitors –...

Merab Dvalishvili Granted $375,000 USD – Intends To Invest Into Growth Of Georgia’s Grappling Scene

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has awarded a generous monetary prize to the country’s two UFC champions, Merab Dvalishvili and Ilia Topuria, in recognition of their remarkable...
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Jacob Rodriguez Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt By His Brother Nicky Rodriguez

Jacob Rodriguez has just earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, awarded by his older brother Nicky Rodriguez. The promotion comes on the heels of Jacob’s best career performance to date, after...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Says He Refused Injuring His Opponents: “My Goal Was Not Hurting People”

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently revealed that during his time in the UFC, he had the ability to inflict serious injuries on his opponents – but often chose not to. One...

Israel Adesanya Talks Starting Jiu-Jitsu: “I Knew I Couldn’t Beat Some Nerds In Pajamas”

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya recently spoke about his grappling journey and the need to check one’s ego when learning new skills. During a conversation on The Joe Rogan...
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Yearly Fee & Mandatory IBJJF Rules Introduced In Manitoba (Canada) For BJJ Competitors

BJJ competitors in Manitoba, Canada are voicing their frustration over new government regulations that could soon impact the sport. The proposed changes, introduced in the Combative Sport Amendment...

MMA Legend Enson Inoue Sentenced To Prison For Importing Chocolate With “Shrooms” To Japan

Former UFC and PRIDE fighter Enson Inoue has been handed a two-year prison sentence after being caught importing chocolate infused with drugs. However, the sentence has been suspended for four years,...

Elite Wrestler Pat Downey Promoted To First Stripe BJJ White Belt

Elite wrestler Pat Downey has taken a significant step in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey… By receiving the first stripe on his white belt – from third-degree black belt Monroe Hall. As an...