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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Plans To Get Back On TRT: “You Feel Like You Are 18 Again”

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, UFC star and fan favorite, has revealed plans to resume testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) following his highly anticipated UFC return. You feel like on the...

Vagner Rocha Released From Hospital After Heart Failure

Vagner Rocha has been released from the hospital after a five-day stay, during which he was diagnosed with heart failure. The 42-year-old grappling legend shared the news on Instagram: Spent the last...

BJJ Black Belt Claims It Is Fair Play To Promote Yourself To Black Belt Level

Roland Sarria is a name that has become synonymous with controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA worlds, largely due to his unprecedented decision to self-promote to black belt. For Sarria, the...

[WATCH] Marcelo Garcia Submits Masakazu Imanari With North-South Choke

Marcelo Garcia made a stunning return to competition after 14 years – submitting Japanese MMA veteran Masakazu Imanari at ONE 170 on January 24. Garcia started strong, controlling the action on the...

Marcelo Garcia Shares He Almost Fought Nick Diaz In An MMA Match

Marcelo Garcia – one of the most decorated and beloved grapplers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history – recently reflected on his stint into mixed martial arts (MMA) and the circumstances that led to...

UFC FPI 10: Ffion Davies vs Adele Fornarino Main Event Announced

The upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational (UFC FPI) 10 will feature a main match between two of no-gi grappling’s finest competitors, Ffion Davies and Adele Fornarino. Davies has been a dominant...

[WATCH] Alex Pereira Sharpens His Grappling Skills Ahead Of UFC Title Defense

Alex Pereira is approaching his upcoming UFC 313 showdown with Magomed Ankalaev with a healthy dose of skepticism regarding the challenger’s game plan. The two are set to square off in the main...

Marcelo Garcia Shares Cancer Fight Details: “I Have To Be Their Father…”

Marcelo Garcia has recently opened up, in-depth, about his year-long battle with stomach cancer. In early 2023, Garcia announced his diagnosis, a moment that left the grappling world in shock: I was...

42-Year-Old ADCC Silver Medalist Vagner Rocha Hospitalized After Heart Failure Diagnosis

At 42 years old, Vagner Rocha has solidified his reputation as one of the toughest and most accomplished competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A black belt with over two decades of experience, Rocha...

Leo Vieira Shares Surprising Take On PED Use In Jiu-Jitsu

Leo Vieira – a celebrated figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as both a competitor and coach – recently shared his nuanced views on the contentious issue of PED use in the sport. Vieira began by...

Jake Shields Wanted To Organize An MMA Fight Against 10 Transgender Fighters

UFC veteran Jake Shields recently shared a provocative and controversial story during an appearance on the Overdogs Podcast… Recounting his attempt to organize a bout against multiple...

Former Gracie University Instructor Alleges Threesomes with Ryron Gracie and Wife Amid Claims of S*x Cult Involving Students

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community has found itself in the midst of a scandal following explosive allegations from former Gracie University instructor and black belt Evandro Nunes. In a series...

How to Handle Shoulder Pain After Training: When to Seek Professional Help

Training is essential to any athlete’s journey, but it often comes with its fair share of physical strain. For many, shoulder pain becomes a common post-training issue ranging from mild...

Leo Vieira: “Jiu-Jitsu Has The Power Of Saving People, Much Like Religion”

Leo Vieira has built his leadership philosophy on principles far deeper than competition or championships. Because, for Vieira, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not merely a combat sport – but a...

Jacob Barber – UFO Pilot Whistleblower – Is Also A Gracie University Black Belt

Jacob Barber – a U.S. Air Force veteran who recently drew national attention for his claims about a classified UFO retrieval program – is also a dedicated martial artist and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu...

From Milan to Kazakhstan: Edoardo Cristilli’s Inspiring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey

Are you looking for inspiration to elevate your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training? Look no further than the story of Edoardo Cristilli, a brown belt from Milan, Italy. His journey from Italy to...

[WATCH] Paddy Pimblett Chokes Out Rival MMA Fighter – Ignores The Tap

UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently made headlines after participating in an unsanctioned gym fight with rival MMA fighter Denis Frimpong – to settle a personal dispute. Pimblett, who has been with...

Rickson Gracie Shares Which Belt Promotion Is Toughest To Get In BJJ

Rickson Gracie, one of the most legendary BJJ practitioners, has shared his thoughts on which belt promotion is toughest to get in BJJ… And it may surprise some people. That is because Gracie...

BJJ’s most controversial coach on How To Train At Each Belt In Jiu Jitsu For FASTER PROGRESS

Greg Souders, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, advocates for an innovative training methodology known as the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA). This method, rooted in...

UFC Champion Merab Dvalishvili Reveals How He Built His Superb Cardio

Merab Dvalishvili’s cardio was exceptional in his bout against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. Despite facing early challenges, Dvalishvili’s relentless pace and endurance allowed him to...

Tom DeBlass Says ONE Championship Grapplers Will Be Allowed To Compete At CJI 2

Tom DeBlass has announced that athletes under contract with ONE Championship will officially be allowed to compete in the second Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2), set for 2025. While ONE Championship...

Marcelo Garcia Calls For BJJ To Remain Respectful: “If You Are Not Able To Feel Respect…”

As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to grow in popularity, the legendary Marcelo Garcia is calling for the sport to preserve its core values – amid increasing commercialization. He shared his thoughts...

AJP TOUR Returns to Athens for the National Championship – February 15th & 16th!

Exciting news for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts in Greece and beyond! The AJP TOUR National Championship is making its way back to Athens, offering athletes a unique opportunity to showcase their...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I’m Tired Of All Of This”

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has hinted that his coaching career may be nearing its end. Since retiring from active competition in 2020, Khabib has been a constant presence in...