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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Daniel Cormier Says He’ll Face Jon Jones In Wrestling: “I’m Going To Kick His A**”

Daniel Cormier believes his legendary rivalry with Jon Jones is not finished – and this time, he wants the showdown to take place on the wrestling mat. Cormier and Jones share one of the most...

Gordon Ryan’s New Gym Sells $20,000 Lifetime Memberships: “Limited To 5 People”

Gordon Ryan’s Austin-based academy, Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu, has announced a new offer that has polarised the BJJ community. The gym is selling just five lifetime memberships, each priced at $20,000,...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Shares Story Behind His College Wrestling Debut At 42: “I Manifested This”

When Rafael Lovato Jr. announced that he would be stepping into collegiate wrestling competition at 42 years old, many people assumed it was a decision planned across a long period of time. According...

(WATCH) Paddy Pimblett Gets Submitted in Grappling Match 5 Weeks Before Justin Gaethje Fight

Paddy Pimblett’s three-year reign at Next Generation MMA’s annual “King Of The Mat” tournament has officially come to an end. The Liverpool UFC star was submitted by his training...

7’7″ Tacko Fall Trades Hoops for the Mats, Begins BJJ Journey with Adem Redzovic

When you think of Tacko Fall, the towering 7’7″ NBA veteran, images of shot-blocking dominance and rim-rattling dunks usually come to mind. But now, Fall is trading the hardwood for the tatami,...

ONE Championship: Tye Ruotolo vs Pawel Jaworski Title Match Announced

ONE Championship has announced a major submission grappling match for March 13 – when Tye Ruotolo will defend his welterweight title against fast-rising Polish contender Pawel Jaworski! The...

Joe Rogan Says Islam Makhachev Has Passed Khabib: “He’s On Another Level”

Joe Rogan has never hidden his admiration for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but on a recent episode of his podcast he went a step further… Suggesting that Islam Makhachev may actually be the more...

UFC’s Valter Walker Shares The Secret Behind His Four Straight Heel Hook Finishes

Valter Walker is no longer just another submission specialist on the UFC roster. After securing his fourth straight heel hook finish in October against Louie Sutherland, the Brazilian has carved out...

Natalia Santoro Arrest Footage Emerges; Threatens Police Officer, Says: “I’m Allergic to G*y People”

Recently surfaced body-camera footage from the Austin Police Department shows Natalia Santoro being arrested and questioned following a dangerous driving incident. In the video, Santoro appears...

Trump Family & Conor McGregor Rumoured To Become Business Partners In $20 Million Deal

The relationship between the Trump family and Conor McGregor has officially moved beyond public praise and into the boardroom. Recent stock exchange filings reveal that the Trumps have taken a major...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains His Ruthless Coaching Style: “No Freedom Of Speech”

Khabib Nurmagomedov never believed in shortcuts as a fighter, and that same unforgiving mentality now defines his work as a coach. Since retiring in 2020, the former UFC lightweight champion has...

Tom Hardy Turned Down a Grappling Match With Arman Tsarukyan

A potential crossover between elite MMA and Hollywood almost became reality late last year. On December 30, UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan headlined a Hype FC grappling event in Armenia,...

Rafael Lovato Jr. To Make His College Wrestling Debut – At 42 Years Old

Rafael Lovato Jr. has added another improbable chapter to one of the most accomplished careers in grappling history… At 42 years old, the BJJ legend has officially signed to make his college...

Gable Steveson Explains Why “MMA Wrestling” Is Taking Over The UFC

Gable Steveson has recently described a shift toward what he calls “MMA wrestling” – a hybrid skill set that blends takedowns, cage work, foot sweeps, and submission awareness into one...

Tom DeBlass: “If You Haven’t Trained For At Least Two Years, You Can’t Fight”

Tom DeBlass recently shared a no-nonsense message about what it really means to be able to fight. In a strongly worded Instagram post, DeBlass challenged the growing number of people who believe...

Dan Manasoiu Faces Backlash After Training Session With Kyle Rittenhouse

Dan Manasoiu has found himself at the center of a fierce online debate after posting photos of a private training session with Kyle Rittenhouse. Manasoiu shared the images on Instagram, showing what...

BJJ Gis: Custom, Cool & Personalized Uniforms

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art – it’s a lifestyle, a community, and for many practitioners, a defining part of their identity. At the heart of this journey lies the...

Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis Crowned As ONE Championship’s Top Grappler Of The Year

Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis has been named as ONE Championship’s grappler of the year! The 23-year-old prodigy from Manaus entered the promotion in March with a reputation built on ADCC...

Khabib Explains Why Former Rivals Can Never Truly Be His Friends

Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered one of his most honest reflections yet during an appearance at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, where he was asked about something many fans often romanticize –...

(WATCH) Arman Tsarukyan Manhandles “Shara Bullet” With A Vicious Body Slam

Arman Tsarukyan proved once again that his skill set extends far beyond the UFC cage when he stepped onto the mats in Yerevan, Armenia for a special grappling match at a Hype FC event. The...

BJJ & Judo Black Belt Reveals The 5 Lessons About Running A Dojo That Nobody Talks About

Shintaro Higashi has spent his entire life inside martial arts schools. His father opened Kokushibutō Institute in New York City back in 1963, and today Higashi continues that legacy while also...

Daniel Cormier Reveals His One UFC Regret: “I Lost Focus For Just A Moment”

Daniel Cormier’s resume puts him firmly among the greatest fighters in MMA history, but even legends carry moments they wish they could rewind. During a recent appearance on the Weighing In...

Don Frye Rushed to Hospital – Saved By Former MMA Rival

UFC Hall of Famer Don “The Predator” Frye is recovering after a frightening heart episode that put him in the hospital with atrial fibrillation… A condition he says could have...

UFC Leg-Lock Specialist Faces Unprecedented Test Against Legless Wrestling Phenom at Karate Combat

When Valter Walker competes at Karate Combat 59 on February 13 in Doral, Florida, he’ll enter a matchup unlike anything he’s encountered before—one that neutralizes the very weapon that has...