IBJJF world champion Nick Rodriguez, also known as ‘Nicky Rod’ to grappling fans, did not appreciate accusations of PED use being flung his way courtesy of ex-teammate Gordon Ryan. Last month, Rodriguez picked up another quality win at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4, securing a rear-naked choke submission against Daniel Manasoiu. Following the contest, he
Royce Gracie called out MMA gyms and coaches prioritizing competition over self-defense The Brazilian is one of the most respected pioneers of MMA MMA legend Royce Gracie has vented his disappointment over the wrong mentality that modern MMA gyms and coaches have been instilling in their pupils. For the BJJ icon, learning self-defense should always
Mark Zuckerberg has been promoted to BJJ blue belt The Facebook founder wants to train with the legendary Gordon Ryan for the Elon Musk fight Mark Zuckerberg added another accomplishment to his combat sports resume. As he gears up for his much-awaited fight with Elon Musk, Zuck was promoted to Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt. The
The Danaher Death Squad, a formidable name that shook the world of Jiu Jitsu in the 2010s, revolutionized submission grappling with their relentless pursuit of technical precision and dominance. Under the tutelage of mastermind John Danaher, this elite group of athletes conquered numerous No-Gi tournaments and made an indelible mark on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this blog post, we’ll uncover the history, training
Gordon Ryan believes the implementation of USADA could spell disaster for submission grappling organizations. Ryan is considered by many to be the greatest BJJ practitioner in the history of the sport, boasting nearly 100 career wins and a slew of world titles. He has also been routinely under fire by other grapplers in the sport,
One BJJ practitioner got a little more than he bargained for when his opponent picked him up and proceeded to powerbomb him through a judge’s table. Last weekend, the Jiu Jitsu World League held its 2023 ‘Worlds’ inside the UCLA Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. More than 4,700 competitors of all ages and skill levels
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira returned to the mat for a submission grappling showdown with perennial 205-pound contender Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith during Thursday’s UFC Fight Pass Invitational event. Teixeira and Smith are certainly no strangers to one another, having gone toe-to-toe inside the Octagon a little more than three years ago. After scoring
Gordon Ryan has responded to Nicky Rod’s callout. After Nick Rodriguez – aka Nicky Rod – won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational, he called out Gordon Ryan to grapple him but said USADA needed to be involved. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gordon King Ryan (@gordonlovesjiujitsu) “You see this physique right?
BJJ specialist Gordon Ryan is on the mend and beginning to look like his old self. Ryan, 27, has not competed since scoring a short-notice victory over Nicky Rodriguez at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 in December. He was initially slated for a return against Felipe Pena under the WNO banner this year but was
Mark Zuckerberg shared a clip of him training MMA with grappling world champion Mikey Musumeci The young CEO hinted at a potential MMA debut Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is laser-focused on constantly improving his grappling and MMA skills. He is now working on his craft under the tutelage of a celebrated grappler and reigning ONE
In the world of martial arts, the journey to mastery is often symbolized by the belts worn by practitioners. One such pinnacle of achievement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the prestigious and elusive BJJ Red Belt, a rank held only by a select few who have dedicated their lives to this multifaceted discipline. As you
American grappling sensation Gordon Ryan faces allegations of steroid use after showing off his regained jacked physique in a matter of two weeks. Gordon Ryan, widely considered to be the greatest no-gi grappler of all time, is one of the most dominant forces in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). He got into the sport in his teenage
Celebrated actor Tom Hardy continued his journey into the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu by earning another gold medal in a recent UK tournament. Jiu-jitsu has exploded in the last few years with celebrities far and wide giving the sport a try, but Tom Hardy is undoubtedly the most active of the bunch. The Mad Max:
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has denied a recent report that he was choked unconscious during a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament last month. Zuckerberg has earned the respect of the combat sports community over the last year after video footage of the Meta CEO surfaced while doing some BJJ training. Since then, Zuckerberg has competed in his
Gordon Ryan, the exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, has finally been discharged from the hospital following a grueling 40-day antibiotic treatment. It was a challenging battle against an unbeatable strain of Strep throat, but thanks to the powerful medicine, his life was ultimately saved. This infection not only kept him away from the action for several
Gordon Ryan has endured an extended hospital stay after suffering severe strep throat. Ryan, a 1st-degree BJJ black belt, is arguably the greatest submission grappling competitor of all time. The 27-year-old’s career has faced massive obstacles over the last few years due to several health issues, including a stomach condition that was originally misdiagnosed. The