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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Frustrated Daniel Cormier Quits NCAA Wrestling Commentary Gig: “I’m Out”

Daniel Cormier, known for his illustrious career in MMA and his commentary in the UFC, has also recently had several NCAA wrestling commentary gigs… Emphasis on had – as he’s...

WNO 23: Nicky Ryan vs. JT Torres Welterweight Match Announced

Nicky Ryan and JT Torres are set to compete against each other in a welterweight superfight – at Who’s Number One 23, on May 10th, 2024! The news were first shared by FloGrappling:  ...

“Mighty Mouse” Wins Gold & Silver Medals At IBJJF Pan Championship 2024

MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson continues to impress outside the octagon… This time at IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 – where he won a gold and silver medal! Johnson...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Condemns Moscow Attacks

Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC champion, recently made a heartfelt statement on Instagram following a devastating event in Moscow. Despite his retirement from mixed martial arts in 2020,...

OnlyFans Model Sammy-Jo Luxton Sets 2-0 Record In MMA

Sammy-Jo Luxton is an OnlyFans model who has made waves not just in the adult entertainment world – but also in the MMA octagon. Luxton has recently competed in her second mixed martial arts...

UFC Controversy: Fighter Gets DQ’d After Biting Opponent’s Bicep

Sure, the UFC has had some rather weird and controversial fights in its history… But how many times have you seen a disqualification due to a fighter biting his opponent’s bicep? Well,...

MLB Icon Evan Longoria Starts Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Evan Longoria, a prominent figure in American baseball, has started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! The news were shared by Tim Welch, coach of UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. During an...

Joe Rogan Talks How His Instructor, Jean Jacques Machado, Overcame Disability On The Mats

Did you know that the legendary BJJ competitor and coach, Jean Jacques Machado, was born with a disability? That’s right. He was born with a rare genetic condition that left him with only a...

Weekend Recap: AJP Has A Busy Saturday With Four Tournaments Around The World

Increasing Jiu-Jitsu’s reach with each passing weekend, the AJP has once again promoted a batch of stellar tournaments in different areas of the planet, giving athletes a chance to not only compete...

Tye Ruotolo Admits How He Feels About Jiu-Jitsu: “I Don’t Have An Option”

Tye Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion, has been immersed in high-profile competitions at an elite level since his childhood days. However, even before...

UFC’s Tito Ortiz Reveals He “Lost Everything” In The 2020 Stock Market Crash

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz recently revealed that he experienced significant financial losses, due to the 2020 stock market crash. Between February 20 and April 7, 2020, global...

Conor McGregor Seen Involuntarily Spasming During Interview: “Very Sad To See”

Conor McGregor seemed to experience involuntary spasms, during an interview promoting his feature film debut in the Road House remake. In this modern adaptation of the 1989 action classic, McGregor...

Robert Drysdale On Why Not All BJJ Black Belts Are Created Equal & His Solution to the Problem

Robert Drysdale, an ADCC and BJJ world champion, addressed the issue of disparity among black belts in the sport. In his discussion, Drysdale offered an intriguing perspective on why not all black...

Ken Shamrock Open Up on How Everyone in the Early UFC Were on Some Sort of PEDs

Ken Shamrock, a legendary figure in mixed martial arts, recently discussed the prevalence of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In a...

Dana White Admits He Postponed The Birth Of His Son For A UFC Fight

No matter what someone may think about UFC CEO Dana White’s opinions, fighter pay, and similar topics – almost nobody can dispute that White is a great businessman… A title, which...

Gordon Ryan Clarifies the Cause of His Drastic Weight Loss that Puzzles Grappling Community

Gordon Ryan, the multiple-time ADCC world champion, considered the No Gi GOAT has always been honest about his use of PEDs. Known for his dominance on the mats and his finely tuned physique, Ryan has...

Andre Galvao’s Daughter – Sarah Galvao – Wins IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 Purple Belt Double Gold

Sarah Galvao, daughter of legendary Andre Galvao, has once again demonstrated her exceptional talent – by winning two gold medals in the purple belt division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2024!...

Mackenzie Dern Receives ADCC 2024 Invite For The -55kg Division

Super successful BJJ black belt and UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has received her ADCC 2024 invite! She will compete in the new -55kg division, this August at the T-Mobile Arena in Las...

Demetrious Johnson Explains Why He Doesn’t React To Insults By Fighting: “What Am I Proving?”

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is one of the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters of all time. Now fighting in ONE Championship and boasting a 5-1 record, Johnson has secured the ONE...

Jiu Jitsu Expo – Promoting Jiu-Jitsu Culture at the Italian BJJ Open 2024

The Jiu Jitsu Expo – promoting Jiu Jitsu Culture was born in Italy in 2022, on the occasion of the 10th edition of the Italian BJJ Open, the Official Italian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship...

Robert Drysdale on Realities of an Aging Legend: ‘I used to be able to mop people on the mats, now I can’t’

The idea of being a grappling legend carries a sort of mystique. We often recall their triumphs, their battles, and the inspiring moments that motivated countless fans to persevere in their own...

The Science Behind the Claim That Training Jiu-Jitsu Can Slow Down Aging

Embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its lifestyle could be likened to finding a veritable Fountain of Youth. It helps in maintaining physical health even as our bodies accumulate wear and tear over...

BJJ Practitioner Leaves Local Gracie Barra After They Tried To Control What He Posted on Social Media

In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the name Gracie Barra stands as a perfect example of established world brand of franchised Jiu-Jitsu academies. However, even the most established institutions...

Gordon Ryan’s Current Physique Raises Eyebrows Among Grappling Fans

Gordon Ryan, the multiple-time ADCC world champion, considered the No Gi GOAT has always been honest about his use of PEDs. Known for his dominance on the mats and his finely tuned physique, Ryan has...