Rener Gracie explained and demonstrated how Arman Tsarukyan managed to survive Charles Oliveira’s submission attempts at UFC 300 “Ahalkalakets” wants to rest for now but would be ready for Islam Makhachev Rener Gracie has let MMA fans know why Arman Tsarukyan didn’t tap despite Charles Oliveira’s elite-level submission attempts at UFC 300. Arman’s defense was
Joe Rogan was impressed by Demetrious Johnson’s ability to outgrapple a bigger opponent in a jiu-jitsu tournament. In late March, ‘Mighty Mouse’ temporarily stepped away from the MMA scene to continue his side quest in submission grappling. Johnson’s latest test was at the IBJJF Pan American Championship, where he competed in the Master 2 featherweight
Former UFC and current ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson added more gold to his collection. It’s been nearly a year since ‘Mighty Mouse’ has stepped inside the ONE Championship Circle, but the P4P great is staying active on the mat, honing his BJJ skills and dominating the competition — no matter how big they
Somebody decided to steal from Gordon Ryan. Help Wanted The BJJ star is currently grappling with the heist of his TRX truck. Ryan’s ride, as well as the valuables in it, was stolen on Wednesday night. Ryan says he wasn’t the only one on the block to have been robbed. The 28 year-old, who resides
Craig Jones revealed alleged “steroid stack” ahead of grappling match against Rafael Lovato Jr. It’s no secret that performance-enhancing drug usage runs rampant in submission grappling, as the top organizations rarely test their athletes. Over the past two years, the UFC has become a presence in the sport by showcasing a handful of world-class competitors
Sean O’Malley and his head coach, Tim Welch, gave their opinions on the ongoing debate about submission grappling. On December 30, Aljamain Sterling competed in the main event of Fury Pro Grappling 8 against Kevin Dantzler, a pure BJJ competitor. Sterling controlled the match with his strength and wrestling advantage but ultimately lost due to
Aljamain Sterling wasn’t happy at all with his last fight. ‘Funkmaster’ At Fury Pro Grappling And no, we’re not talking about his title loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. Most recently, the former UFC Bantamweight Champion would return to the grappling scene a second time this year when he met Kevin Dantzler at Fury
Nick Rodriguez, also known as Nicky Rod, called out Gordon Ryan once again. On Sunday, December 10, Nicky Rod was featured on the main card of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5. The 27-year-old battled Yuri Simoes in the submission grappling match and earned a decision win following the ten-minute time limit. Rodriguez proceeded to call
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen has earned her purple belt in jiu-jitsu after just two years of training in the sport. Her latest promotion took place at the Valente Brothers Academy in Mimi Beach where she trains. Bündchen shared the impressive news via her Instagram stories. “I am now a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Thank you,
Nick Rodriguez, also known as Nicky Rod, details his point of view about his intense rivalry with Gordon Ryan. Over the past few years, submission grappling has rapidly grown due to significant contributions from the UFC, ONE Championship, IBJJF, and ADCC. As a result, the superstars of the sport have begun to receive more attention
Craig Jones doesn’t understand how Gordon Ryan is continuing to get bigger, despite him having stomach problems that doesn’t allow him to eat much. Jones and Ryan are the two faces of grappling, and two of the best grapplers in the world. The two have grappled three times with Ryan winning all three, but Jones
Gordon Ryan is back! After more than a year on the shelf, ‘The King’ returned to the mat on Sunday as part of the stacked WNO 20: Night of Champions event in Houston, Texas. Defending his WNO heavyweight championship against Patrick Gaudio, Ryan delivered a dominant performance that saw him play his opponent like a
The heel hook is a powerful and dynamic submission hold. It has made its mark in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), mixed martial arts, and other combat sports. As an effective leg lock technique, the heel hook targets the opponent’s foot with a strong twist. It forces them to tap out or risk serious injury. Over time,
Demetrious Johnson added another impressive accomplishment to further his legacy. ‘Mighty Mouse’ is undoubtedly one of the greatest martial artists of all time. The former 12x UFC flyweight champion has accomplished more in his career than most fighters could ever imagine, but he’s not done yet. On Thursday, August 31, Johnson competed in the 2023
Anthony Smith doesn’t see Luke Rockhold pulling off a miracle against Craig Jones. The former UFC Middleweight Champion and Jones are set for a grappling match on September 21. Jones is renowned for his jiu-jitsu, having won two silver medals in the ADCC World Championship. Jones recently responded to word getting out of his match
Jon Jones and Gordon Ryan got some work in on the mats, and it was filmed. Jones is currently preparing for his first UFC heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. The title fight will take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 11. Many are wondering if a double retirement could