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
Gordon Ryan, a famous grappler, spoke out in support of PEDs in sports after Mikey Musumeci shared his thoughts. Ryan, one of the best no-gi grapplers, often shares strong opinions that get people talking. Before Jon Jones returned to the UFC in November, Ryan joined his training team to help with grappling. Earlier this year,
Mikey Musumeci and Gordon Ryan, two big names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, had a big argument online. They started talking about something that many people in combat sports talk about a lot, performance-enhancing drugs, or PEDs. Mikey Musumeci, who is super good at grappling, joined the UFC, which made a lot of people talk. He thinks
Once upon a time, BJJ stars Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones, and Nicky Rod all trained together in perfect harmony. Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. Led by head instructor John Danaher, the team that came to be known as the Danaher Death Squad was one of the most feared crews in all of BJJ. Eventually,
The past 48 hours have been nothing short of brutal for jiu-jitsu standout Mikey Musumeci. ONE 168 took a dramatic turn as flyweight submission grappling champion Mikey Musumeci was controversially stripped of his title after missing weight—an outcome driven by a sudden demand to drop three weight classes in just a few days, following an
Demetrious Johnson won three consecutive matches in his black belt jiu-jitsu tournament debut “Mighty Mouse” got submitted in the quarterfinals Demetrious Johnson pulled off a remarkable run at the IBJJF World Masters Championships but ultimately lost in the fourth match. What a streak Johnson entered the tournament brimming with confidence which undeniably spilled over the
Nicky Rodriguez tapped all of his opponents to be hailed as champion at the Craig Jones Invitational “Nicky Rod” also cashed in the $1 million prize money Nicky Rodriguez choked out all of his four opponents en route to the championship victory and $1 million prize. A hot start Rodriguez kicked off the inaugural Craig