Hollywood’s Tom Hardy Promoted to BJJ Brown Belt
Tom Hardy has reached another milestone in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, earning his brown belt in January 2026. The 48-year-old Venom and Mad Max star received his promotion from Sonny…
Author: John Davis
Wrestling Legend Aleksandr Karelin Questions Existence of MMA as a Sport: It’s Just a Competition System
Aleksandr Karelin recently shared his thoughts on mixed martial arts. In an interview, he reiterated his long-held view that MMA is a system of competition rather than a standalone sport.…
Rener Gracie Rides Minnesota Controversy, is Charging $850 To Teach GiftWrap To First Responders
The Gracies’ latest push into law enforcement training has stirred controversy in the BJJ world, with plenty of people calling out the timing as tone-deaf. The recent Minnesota arrests involving…
UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber Wins Combat Jiu-Jitsu Return at 46
At 46 years old, Urijah Faber proved age remains just a number, returning to competitive grappling with a decisive victory over Francisco Rivera Jr at A1 Combat 33 held on…
Mighty Mouse Felt Bad for Popping a Robot’s Ankle in Training
During a recent episode of the Jaxxon Podcast, Urijah Faber shared an amusing story about UFC legend Demetrius Johnson training with his grappling robot at Team Alpha Male’s facility in…
Royce Gracie: Brazilian athletes lack discipline
In a recent interview, Royce Gracie shared his observations about modern combat sports, touching on everything from his UFC origins to contemporary athletes. Among his most pointed remarks were his…
Royce Gracie: UFC Almost Happened in a Pit Surrounded With Alligators
When the UFC launched in 1993, the octagonal cage became one of the sport’s most iconic features. But according to Royce Gracie the design almost looked very different. In a…
Mikey Musumeci to Go ‘Full Dagestani’ After Backlash Over Karate Kid One-Leg Hop
Mikey Musumeci is embracing a struggle beard as he prepares for UFC BJJ return. He appeared on the UFC Weigh In Show sporting a new look and announcing his intention…
UFC BJJ Misses Out on Booking João Miyao vs. Musumeci Despite Both Agreeing
UFC BJJ passed on booking what could have been the biggest submission grappling match of the year, Mikey Musumeci versus Joao Miyao. Instead, UFC BJJ matched bantamweight champion Musumeci against…
BJJ Historian Disputes Gracie Family’s “100 Years Of Jiu-jitsu” Narrative: “BJJ Is Something A Lot Younger Than People Realize”
While the Brazilian Federal Senate recently honored a century of jiu-jitsu in Brazil with a landmark ceremony attended by Rorion Gracie and other martial arts luminaries, Robert Drysdale has openly…