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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Shaq Reveals He Almost Fought Vitor Belfort In A Street Fight: “It’s About To Go Down”

Known as one of basketball’s greatest players of all time, Shaquille O’Neal has also been an avid MMA enthusiast for a long time as well. However, his love for MMA started in quite an...

Bianca Basilio Details How She Escaped Poverty With BJJ: “When You Are Poor…”

Bianca Basilio is one of the most successful and well-known BJJ athletes today… But she had to fight long and hard to achieve her success – which she did, in spite of poverty she...

Fellipe Andrew Excited For BJJ Stars 12: “No Room For Mistakes”

Fellipe Andrew – the reigning World, Pan-American, European, and Brazilian champion – will compete in the light heavyweight Grand Prix of the BJJ Stars 12 event… And he is excited...

[WATCH] OF Model Banned From UFC – After “Flashing” Crowd At UFC 299

Well… You don’t see this every day. Hayley Davies, an OnlyFans model known for her work in the adult film industry, received a lifetime ban from UFC events – after flashing her...

Renzo Gracie Has The Funniest Analogy for Difference Between Gi & No Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is grappling without the...

ADXC 4: Cassio Silva & Marko Oikarainen Go Toe-To-Toe In A Main Card Flyweight Bout

With the May 18th deadline drawing ever closer, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship has been slowly unveiling its next event’s line-up, shedding some light on the athletes that will put their skills...

ONE 168: Mikey Musumeci vs Kade Ruotolo Announced

It’s official… Kade Ruotolo is gearing up to defend his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title – against none other than Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver! Musumeci, the...

Masterclass in Strategy for Jiu-Jitsu: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Advantage

Egan Inoue, a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reveals his strategic approach to success that centers on converting underestimation into a pivotal asset. His journey unfolds as he shares a...

Outrageous Excerpts from Rickson Gracie’s Book Gain Widespread Attention on Social Media

The legendary Rickson Gracie is respected by many members of the Jiu-Jitsu community. He wrote a book a couple of years ago with some help from another writer and shared some surprising information....

Matt Serra: “You Need To Be Dangerous In Both Gi & No Gi”

Matt Serra is not only a former UFC welterweight champion, but also one of the America’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Renzo Gracie and an ADCC silver medalist. Known for his...

[WATCH] Florida Man & MMA Fighter Wrestles An Alligator

Ah, Florida… The place of many wild sightings – the place where there’s never a dull day! And, well, an amateur MMA fighter Mike Dragich became an unlikely hero… When he...

UFC’s Israel Adesanya Reveals Bodybuilder Bradley Martyn Tried To Fight Him

Bradley Martyn – a known bodybuilder and YouTube personality – stirred controversy last year by challenging mixed martial artists such as Nate Diaz, Sean O’Malley, and Alex Pereira to...

Rickson Gracie Explains Difference Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

The recent “Jocko Podcast”, led by Jocko Willink, hosted one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu legends in the world: Rickson Gracie. Rickson spoke about many interesting subjects that have to do...

The Four Best BJJ Fighters in UFC History

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been a fundamental part of MMA since the inception of the Ultimate Fighting Championship some 30 years ago. This martial art, which emphasizes ground fighting and submission...

Even the United Nations Sees the importance of BJJ

Written by Christian Pierce How important are the athletes and lessons of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It is important enough that people at the United Nations want to hear about it.    The United...

ADXC 4: Abdul-Kareem Al Sewady & Amin Youb Join The Main Card In A Welterweight Bout

With less than a month to go until its next edition, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is slowly lifting the shroud of mystery that surrounded the ADXC 4, revealing the athletes and matches that...

Internet Sensation Mike O’Hearn Faces New Opponent For Fighting Debut

Earlier this year, Mike O’Hearn was confirmed to compete at Bloodsport Bushido – in his fighting debut… However, there’s been a change of plans. O’Hearn, known for his...

MMA Legend Lyoto Machida Wants To Fight Luke Rockhold In Karate Combat

After his recent Karate Combat win, Luke Rockhold went ahead and called out none other than the MMA legend Lyoto Machida… For a fight in Karate Combat’s unique pit! The two fighters...

How to practice many BJJ chokes and get the feeling for your squeeze on your own

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not just about learning moves; it’s about refining them to perfection. A crucial aspect of this martial art is the ability to apply chokes effectively. Whether you are a...

Pit Submission Series 4: Evening Of Upsets & Multiple Submissions In One Match

Karate Combat’s Pit Submission Series 4 event took place on April 20 in Dubai. And, well, it showcased three great submission-only bouts! Here’s how the matches went down. It was a night full...

Judo & BJJ Black Belt Lex Fridman Does Judo with Travis Stevens

In a detailed video featuring a judo session, Lex Fridman, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt and AI researcher, joins forces with Travis Stevens, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist in judo. The...

Judo Legend Neil Adams on How He Was Able To Beat his Alcohol Addiction

In a revealing conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and Olympic silver medalist, shares his personal battle with alcohol addiction and the pivotal moments that...

What’s it Like to Train Judo in Japan? Judo Legend Neil Adams Shares his Harsh Experience

In a detailed discussion on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and celebrated coach, shared his experiences and the stark realities of training judo in Japan. Adams, known for...

Judo Legend Neil Adams on Judo vs. Jiu-Jitsu and the Excellence of Roger Gracie

In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Neil Adams, a judo world champion and revered figure in the martial arts community, delves into the nuanced differences between judo and Brazilian...