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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Dana White: “Anybody Can Throw Punches – Pulling Off Submissions Is A Whole Other Level”

Dana White says the gap in required skill level is the main reason influencer athletes tend to choose boxing over the UFC. Speaking on a recent podcast, the UFC CEO and president broke down why...

(WATCH) Sean Strickland Pushes Friend Off Cliff – Then Rescues Him From Drowning

Sean Strickland found himself doing damage control after nearly causing a serious accident… Sharing a series of Instagram Stories recapping a cliff-jumping incident that ended with him pulling...

Jonah Hill Says His Jiu-Jitsu Training Would “Annihilate” Anyone Underestimating Him

Jonah Hill has a message for anyone still picturing him as the awkward teenager from Superbad: don’t try it. Appearing on a recent podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett,...

Combat Sports Markets: How Method of Victory Prices Work and What Happens When a Fight Changes

Method of victory is the market where combat sports betting starts to look like something more than picking a winner. Instead of just backing a fighter, you are pricing how the fight ends, and that...

(WATCH) UFC’s Renato Moicano Submits Patricky Pitbull With Superb Arm Triangle Choke

UFC lightweight fighter Renato Moicano has submitted former Bellator lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull… With a superb arm triangle choke at BJJ Stars 19 on Friday night in Sao Paulo,...

(WATCH) Arman Tsarukyan Suplexes & Submits Indian Influencer

Arman Tsarukyan is still waiting for his next UFC assignment, but he’s kept busy outside the octagon with side quests. And, just recently, he did so by picking up another win in a grappling...

What BJJ Can Learn From Latin American Soccer Minds

Photo by Franco Monsalvo on Pexels Have you seen a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter seem to know every move his opponent is going to make beforehand? While that may seem like instinct, research...

What Every BJJ Competitor Should Bring to a Competition

Photo by Redd Francisco on Unsplash  Preparing for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition involves much more than sharpening techniques and improving conditioning. A successful competition day depends on...

Why Serious BJJ Athletes Apply the Same Standards to Their Vehicles That They Apply to Their Training

Ask any serious BJJ competitor about their pre-tournament routine and the answer follows a recognizable pattern. Sleep tracked and optimized. Nutrition timed to the hour. Gear inspected, packed, and...

How to Identify Fake Gambling Sites and Play Safe Online

As more and more people access internet globally, iGaming platforms emerge as notable sites for pastiness activities. However, entertainment isn’t the only driving force behind the growth of...

Online Gaming Discipline for BJJ Athletes and Fans

How Grapplers Can Protect Training, Sleep and Budget Online Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rewards control. A good grappler does not attack every opening, spend all available energy in the first minute or...

How to Prepare Your BJJ Store for Rapid Growth Without Operational Bottlenecks

Image: Magnific The growth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu worldwide means more mats, more grapplers, and a bigger appetite for quality gear. If your BJJ store is starting to scale, it’s a thrilling time:...

The Impact of Irish Betting Culture On Combat Sports

Ireland’s fight scene has grown up alongside one of Europe’s busiest betting markets. On 1 July 2026, that relationship changed. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland issued its...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Set To Face Pawel Jaworski At ONE Fight Night 47

Rafael Lovato Jr. is returning to ONE Championship for his second appearance – booked to face Pawel Jaworski at ONE Fight Night 47! Lovato’s promotional debut last year set the bar high, and...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Shares Why He’s Skipping ADCC 2026: “

While teammates Felipe Costa and Victor Hugo gear up for ADCC, Rafael Lovato Jr. is taking a different path this year. At this stage, Lovato is no longer interested in absorbing the physical toll of...

BJJ Veteran Says Helio Gracie’s Legacy Is Being Tarnished: “They Have Resentment In Their Hearts”

Pedro Valente, the Miami-based Jiu-Jitsu instructor who trained under Grandmaster Helio Gracie from age three until his passing, says he’s had enough of what he views as a deliberate pattern of...

(WATCH) Healthcare Worker Uses BJJ To Subdue Aggressive Patient

It goes without saying that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective tools for neutralising aggressive opponents… And that the people working in the world of healthcare would benefit...

Nicky Rodriguez To Challenge Mason Fowler For Title At UFC BJJ 11

Nicky Rodriguez will challenge Mason Fowler for the UFC BJJ light-heavyweight title on September 24th, 2026… In a rematch that stands as one of the biggest fights the promotion can offer in...

Christian Barry Recalls How John Danaher First Discovered Jiu-Jitsu: “He Was A Bit Of A Monster”

Christian Barry and John Danaher were both graduate students in philosophy at Columbia University, and it was there that Danaher’s introduction to Jiu-Jitsu began. Recalling his first...

Roger Gracie Reveals He’s Started TRT: “My Life Is Very Different Now”

Roger Gracie has revealed he’s started testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) after two years of declining health he couldn’t resolve on his own. Back in time, when a journalist asked...

Braulio Estima Warns Of PED Dangers: “Without Understanding What’s Happening…”

Braulio Estima has spoken publicly about what he sees as one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest problems: PED use. And, well, his warnings carry an added layer of context, given his own history...

How Combat Sports Fans Can Compare Betting Bonuses

Before major events in the area of MMA, boxing and grappling, betting bonuses have a way of grabbing the spotlight. While a strong headline can be attractive, how much value the headline can have...

From the Mats to the Cage: Why Grappling Pedigree Is Deciding UFC Fights in 2026

Professional grappling is in the middle of the biggest power shift in its history. ADCC, the sport’s most exclusive tournament, leaves the United States for the first time since 2019 as the...

John Danaher Breaks Down His Philosophy On Tapping: “I Don’t See Any Heroism…”

John Danaher has laid out a clear framework for when athletes should tap – drawing distinctions between training & competition, as well as between early rounds & championship finals. In the...