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Mark Coleman Wants UFC To Introduce The Women’s BMF Belt: “She’d Come Back From Retirement For It”

MMA legend Mark Coleman recently advocated for the UFC to introduce a women’s BMF (Baddest Motherf*cker) title. Following the phenomenal match between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje at UFC 300...

Bianca Basilio Super Motivated To Submit Anna Rodrigues: “I Train To Be The Best”

On April 27th, Bianca Basilio will face Anna Rodrigues on a BJJ Stars event… In a match that will show why their rivalry goes beyond the mats. Basilio thought back to the previous times...

[WATCH] Female MMA Fighter Knocks Herself Out – By Falling Face First Into Cage

Think back to the wildest knockout you’ve ever seen in mixed martial arts (MMA)… Now, think back again and ask yourself – have you ever seen a knockout via cage? Yes, a cage. And...

Dana White Praises BJJ’s Efficiency For Women: “Put A Guy To Sleep In Three And A Half Seconds”

UFC’s Dana White had trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back in the day – and he appears to be fully aware of just how efficient it can be… Especially for women that train. In a recent...

Is It Rude To Refuse Rolling With Women In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Refusing to roll with women in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be perceived as rude, depending on the context and the manner in which it’s done. In BJJ, respect and inclusivity are important values. If...

Mackenzie Dern Says It’d “Make No Difference” If She Were A 10x BJJ World Champion

UFC star Mackenzie Dern has achieved remarkable success throughout her career, capturing titles at almost every major BJJ tournament and competing at the highest levels in the UFC. Despite her...

Do Women Face A Hurdle When Starting Jiu-Jitsu? Jocko Willink Weighs In

Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a gift… That will not just give you better physical fitness, but it will also grant you better self-confidence, self-respect, new friendships and experiences,...

Ffion Davies Is The First European To Win Double Gold At IBJJF No-Gi World Championship

In a so-far-unprecedented-feat, Ffion Davies has once again immortalized her name in the history of submission grappling – by winning double gold at the 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship!...

Maggie Lira Retires From Professional Grappling At IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2023

Maggie Lira has chosen the 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship as the stage to announce her retirement from the world of professional grappling. Despite her relatively young age and recent...

BJJ Prodigy Helena Crevar Wins 2x Gold At IBJJF No-Gi World Championships 2023

Helena Crevar, a teen Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, has just won two gold medals at IBJJF No-Gi World Championships 2023, blue belt juvenile division! And not only that… But she also had a 100% submission...

UFC Veteran Miranda Maverick Secures Silver At IBJJF No-Gi World Championship 2023

Miranda Maverick, a seasoned UFC flyweight, recently won a silver medal in the IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2023… Competing in the adult brown belt lightweight division! Maverick triumphed in...

UFC Veteran Hannah Goldy Set For Grappling Match vs Amanda Mazza

Hannah Goldy – a seasoned fighter with a rich history in the UFC – is scheduled to face off against Amanda Mazza at the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5! Goldy, who turned...

JK Rowling Voices Support for Female Grappler’s Criticism Of Match Vs Transgender Athlete

Ansleigh Wilk competed in a tournament a few weeks back… And, unexpectedly, came across a transgender athlete in her division. And, well, it appears that Wilk didn’t know about it...

Ffion Davies Urges Female Competitors Not To Accept Low Pay: “If We Don’t Change Our Worth…”

Even though the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is evident all around the world, it could be argued that there’s a lot more room for growth. Especially when it comes to the professional level...

BJJ World Champion Jessa Khan: “Competing As A Black Belt Is Much Different Than As A Colored Belt”

Jessa Khan, a 2023 IBJJF world champion, is going to make her ONE Championship debut on September 29… For the inaugural ONE atomweight submission grappling world title, in a match against...

Amanda Alequin Discusses Upcoming Match With Tammy Musumeci: “I Can’t Wait For It”

Amanda Alequin is facing Tammi Musumeci at ONE Fight Night 12 in just a few days’ time. The strawweight submission grappling match will take place on July 14 – and “Tubby”...

Tammi Musumeci On Balancing Office Work & Professional BJJ: “I Kind Of Like It That Way”

Tammi Musumeci isn’t just an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete who competes in ONE Championship… But she also works an office job as a law clerk. And, even though she has an upcoming...

Teenage BJJ Prodigy Helena Crevar Booked For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4

Helena Crevar, teenage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, has been booked to compete at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4! The match will take place on June 29:   View this post on Instagram   A post...

Jiu-Jitsu Champion Gabi Garcia Reveals That She Suffered Physical Aggression From Ex-Husband

Gabi Garcia, a multiple-time IBJJF and ADCC world champion, has shared that she was a victim of physical and psychological violence, as well as that she received death threats from her ex-husband...

Mikey Musumeci: “Toxic Jiu-Jitsu Community Destroyed Tammi’s Enjoyment For Competing”

One of the things that Mikey Musumeci likes about ONE Championship is their equal treatment of male and female fighters. This is even more important to Mikey than it already would be, because his...

Ffion Davies Promoted To 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt By JT Torres

Ffion Davies, one of the world’s most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors, has been promoted to the rank of a 1st degree BJJ black belt! The IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title holder, as...

Myla Hill, Daughter Of NBA Legend Grant Hill, Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt

It’s not often that you see a father and a daughter dominating two entirely different sports… But that’s exactly what’s been the case for the Hill family! Grant Hill is a 7x...

Ana Carolina Schmitt: “I Didn’t Always Feel Like A Champion”

Ana Carolina Schmitt is one of the top-ranking female BJJ competitors today. However, she didn’t always feel like that. It took her some time and a move to the USA to realize just how big...

Vanessa Demopoulos (UFC Strawweight) Shares How Pole Dancing Helped Her Jiu-Jitsu

Vanessa Demopoulos is a UFC strawweight athlete who has somewhat of an unusual background – that has helped her martial arts career tremendously. And what’s her background, you ask? Well,...