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Gordon Ryan Admits He Is “The Fattest He Has Ever Been”

Gordon Ryan has shared an honest update on his physical condition. During a casual tour of his luxury outdoor setup, Ryan admitted that his current weight has reached 247 pounds. He admitted that...

Mikey Musumeci Talks Injury That Threatened His Life: “I Could Have D*ed”

Mikey Musumeci recently opened up about a terrifying health ordeal that almost ended his career – and life. Musumeci had been set to face Kade Ruotolo for the lightweight submission grappling title...

Gordon Ryan Shares Health Update: “I Would Compete Until I Was 40”

Gordon Ryan recently shared an update regarding his health, detailing the severe stomach issues that have plagued him since 2018. Speaking on Jake Shields’ podcast, Ryan opened up about how a...

Mikey Musumeci Hospitalized With Torn Lung – Blames Rickson Gracie Breathing Method For Injury

Mikey Musumeci has just revealed that he suffered a torn lung during his preparation for ONE 168… Which ultimately forced him to withdraw from the event. Musumeci was set to move up to...

18-Year-Old BJJ Blue Belt Passes Away Due To Staph Infection Contracted In-Training

Ray, an 18-year-old BJJ blue belt from England, has passed away after contracting staph infection. The infection took place during his time in Thailand, where he went to train. His BJJ coach, Mark...

Do Your Fingers Hurt From Too Much Gripping In BJJ? This Will Help

Your fingers hurt, don’t they? Finger pain is one of the most common woes of Jiujiteiros worldwide; the aching knuckles and the inability to extend the joints fully, something which can pose...

Manager Sheds Light on Khamzat Chimaev’s Condition: ‘He’s Battling A Serious Illness’

Khamzat Chimaev is facing another setback in his career due to health issues. Khamzat, who was scheduled to headline UFC Saudi Arabia against Robert Whittaker on June 22, has been forced to withdraw...

UFC’s Joaquin Buckley Says He Refused To Fight Ian Garry Due To Herpes Outbreak

It’s been in a recent interview that UFC’s middleweight contender Joaquin Buckley revealed that he turned down a fight against rising star Ian Garry… Because of his opponent’s...

Caio Terra: “Jiu-Jitsu Is Not The Healthiest Thing To Do When You Do It Too Much”

If you want to succeed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – whatever “success” means to you – you’ll need to be willing to push through a lot of hard work and quite a bit of...

Gordon Ryan Talks Current Health State: “Embarrassingly Weak”

In a recent video titled “Recovering Gordon Ryan: Belly Ache Chronicles”, Gordon Ryan opened up about his ongoing health struggles with a severe stomach condition. It promises to be a...

Georges St-Pierre Reveals He Had A Cancer Scare: “Whatever Happens…”

Georges St-Pierre recently opened up about a significant health scare that played a pivotal role in his decision to retire from MMA. In a revealing interview on Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru and Henry,...

John Danaher’s Advice For Using Athletic Tape (For Grapplers)

Ah, athletic tape… The quiet hero of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes worldwide. It plays a similar role in the grappler’s life as duct tape plays for the blue collar workers –...

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...

Lachlan Giles Reveals Why He Doesn’t Do Ice Baths & Sauna For Recovery

Regularly doing ice baths and going to the sauna are often lauded as the things to do for recovery. However, Lachlan Giles – elite BJJ athlete and coach, as well as physiotherapy PhD –...

How Bad Is It To Get Choked Unconscious In Jiu-Jitsu?

If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, chances are that you’ll be, probably more than once, (almost) choked unconscious… But how safe is this? How safe is it to suffer syncope in this way...

UFC’s President Dana White Does An 86-Hour Water Fast: “I Feel Incredible”

UFC President Dana White has recently completed an impressive 86-hour water fast! He went for it immediately after UFC 295, and concluded the fast on Wednesday. White shared more about his journey...

Tom DeBlass: “One Of The Worst Things Men Have Done Was Accept Dad Bod”

Why do you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? There is probably a multitude of factors involved… And one of them, probably, is staying/getting in shape. Which is a good thing – because...

Marcelo Garcia Gives Health Update: “One More Chemo & I’m Back On The Mats”

Marcelo Garcia, an IBJJF and ADCC Hall Of Fame – and one of the best-liked people in the BJJ community – has been diagnosed with stomach cancer in January this year. Garcia pushed through...

Gordon Ryan’s Generous Offer To Marcelo Garcia: “He’s Done More For BJJ Than Anyone Else”

Gordon Ryan recently met with Marcelo Garcia, one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time – who has been undergoing therapy due to stomach cancer. Ryan shared the details about...

Bellator Fighter Cris Lencioni Out Of Intensive Care, Wife Asks For Public Help

Cris “Sunshine” Lencioni, Bellator MMA featherweight fighter, had suffered cardiac arrest during training several days ago. The 28-year-old is now out of intensive care, though it’s...

Gordon Ryan Back To Training BJJ After 4 Months Off

Image Credits: Levi Ventura Gordon Ryan‘s recent health issues had kept him off the mats for a long time. He suffered a severe case of strep throat infection, due to which he ended up in the...

Bellator Fighter Cris Lencioni Suffered Cardiac Arrest During Training

Cris Lencioni, Bellator MMA featherweight athlete, has suffered cardiac arrest during training. The 28-year-old is currently in hospital, fighting for his life. His wife, Marca, shared what happened...

Marcelo Garcia Shares Cancer Update: “It Hadn’t Spread”

Marcelo Garcia, an ADCC and IBJJF Hall Of Famer, was diagnosed with stomach cancer earlier this year. After going through several rounds of chemotherapy, he underwent surgery some time ago… And...

Marcelo Garcia Shares Cancer Update: “I Got The Best Results Possible”

Earlier this year, the BJJ community was shocked to learn that Marcelo Garcia – an ADCC and IBJJF Hall Of Famer – was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Marcelo shared the news on social...