Dorian Olivarez just added another major line to a resume that is getting crowded in a hurry. The 20-year-old grappling standout tore through the WNO 32 lightweight grand prix, submitted Julian Espinosa in the semifinal, then outworked Deandre Corbe in the final to capture the promotion’s vacant lightweight title. That result matters because this was
Arman Tsarukyan picked up another victory outside traditional MMA competition when he faced Muhammad Mokaev in a submission grappling contest at the Hype Brazil event. The matchup served as the main attraction of the show, which took place inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Both fighters entered the match with strong grappling reputations,
A second meeting between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas has been stopped before it could happen. Promotion officials confirmed that Poullas is no longer set to compete in a submission only grappling contest against Tsarukyan. The match had been targeted for March 11 at a Hype Brazil card in Rio de Janeiro. The event was
Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas will compete again just days after their heated meeting at RAF 6. The new contest is scheduled for March 11 under the Hype FC banner. It will take place at Farmasi Arena. Officials confirmed the bout will follow submission only rules with a 10 minute time limit. This booking follows
Elite submission grappler Gordon Ryan has confirmed that he is stepping away from active competition. At 30 years old, Ryan shared that serious medical problems have made it impossible for him to train at the level required to compete. After trying for years to manage his condition, he has decided to move on from tournaments
Mikey Musumeci stayed on top Thursday night at UFC BJJ 5, defending his bantamweight title against Shay Montague. The show also featured a middleweight title fight later in the card, but the spotlight was on Musumeci and his plan to try something new. Before the match began, Musumeci said he did not want to rush
Mikey Musumeci once again showed why he’s considered one of the best grapplers on the planet. Competing on Thursday night, he stepped back into the spotlight to defend his UFC BJJ bantamweight championship against Keven Carrasco. The match ended swiftly, with Musumeci forcing a tap using his signature leg attack, the “Mikey lock,” to retain
Arman Tsarukyan beat Benson Henderson in a no gi grappling superfight at Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 18. The match took place Friday September 19 2025 at Dynamo Volleyball Arena in Moscow Russia. Tsarukyan the number one UFC lightweight contender put Henderson to sleep with an arm triangle choke. The referee stopped the fight
Arman Tsarukyan, currently No. 2 in UFC’s lightweight division, is stepping into a grappling super fight with former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. The match is booked for September 19, 2025, at Dynamo Volleyball Arena in Moscow, Russia. Henderson, now 41, has not competed in MMA since losing to Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 292 in
Craig Jones dominated Chael Sonnen in a grappling superfight at Craig Jones Invitational 2 on August 31, 2025, at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones, a top jiu-jitsu athlete, submitted Sonnen twice with a buggy choke in under a minute, ending the match early. Sonnen, a former UFC title challenger, stepped in
Demetrious Johnson faced a tough moment at the 2025 IBJJF Masters Worlds in Las Vegas, tapping out due to a leg injury during a submission loss to Takuto Kako on August 29, 2025. The former UFC flyweight champion competed in the Master 2 featherweight division but withdrew after the defeat. Meanwhile, Ffion Davies, a top
Bella Mir, the 21-year-old daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, had a strong debut at UFC BJJ 1 on June 25, 2025, in Las Vegas. In a 145-pound grappling match, she beat Carol Joia with a D’Arce choke in the second round. The event, held at the UFC Apex and shown on YouTube,
Ivanka Trump detailed how she became a fan and practitioner of Jiu-jitsu The president’s daughter also shared the things she likes the most about the sport Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump opened up about her newfound love for Jiu-jitsu and Samurai tradition. Ivanka’s daughter introduced her to jiu-jitsu Speaking to The Skinny Confidential, the president’s
Gordon Ryan was accused by some fans of using steroids after his new body transformation “King Ryan” stated that he has gone from the biggest he has ever been to the most conditioned one Gordon Ryan boasted his incredible body transformation but some naysayers think he was on steroids. King Ryan has been shredding Back
The overhook might seem like a simple grip, but it is a game-changer in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and grappling sports. Whether you’re defending, countering, or attacking, the overhook can significantly enhance your control and open up a variety of submission and takedown opportunities. Let’s break down how you can use this versatile grip from different
Gordon Ryan, known for his seven ADCC world titles and unmatched dominance in grappling, has sparked a heated debate over performance-enhancing drugs in sports. The conversation was reignited during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, where Rogan and his guest Bert Sorin discussed Ryan’s controversial views and the culture of PEDs in Brazilian