Felipe Pena: UFC exclusive contracts Are a Positive Step
Felipe Pena has expressed strong support for the growing trend of exclusive athlete contracts in grappling. As the sport evolves and major organizations like the UFC and ONE FC expand…
Author: John Davis
At Age 33, Felipe Pena Feels the Window Has Closed on an MMA Career
Felipe Pena is one of the most accomplished figures in professional jiu-jitsu, has long been a dominant force in the sport. Yet, the possibility of transitioning to mixed martial arts…
Rockstar Maynard James Keenan Releases Trailer for BJJ Themed Instructional
Multitalented musician Maynard James Keenan, best known as the lead vocalist of rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, is set to expand his creative repertoire with the release…
Charles Oliveira: “Yes, I Use BJJ in the Bedroom”
Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion and one of the sport’s most dynamic UFC stars, has always been known for his open personality and willingness to engage with fans on…
Pastor fights off Axe yielding Thanksgiving burglar with jiu-jitsu training
A California pastor’s martial arts training came in handy early Thanksgiving morning when he confronted a would-be burglar at First Family Church in Antioch. Pastor Nick Neves responded to his…
Why do all the Gracies’ names start with the letter R?
The Gracie family’s unique naming convention is deeply rooted in the eccentric beliefs of Carlos Gracie, a pioneering figure in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Rickson Gracie’s memoir, his uncle Carlos…
WATCH: Rapper Lil Xan Gets Body-Slammed by his own security team after going at fan
At Boston’s Royale nightclub on Saturday night (November 23), rapper Lil Xan found himself in a heated confrontation that ended with unexpected consequences. New footage has emerged showing the “Betrayed”…
Catch Wrestling Community Upset by John Danaher’s Rebranding of a Classic Technique
John Danaher has drawn the ire of the Catch Wrestling community following the release of his latest instructional DVD, Master the Move: The American Lock. The DVD explores what Danaher…
Brazilian TV Airs Damning Report on Alcenor Alves Arrest featuring evidence and testimony
Brazilian television unveiled a detailed report on the arrest of Alcenor Alves, a 57-year-old jiu-jitsu coach, accused of SA athletes over a span of 15 years. The revelations, aired nationwide,…
Kyra Gracie questions double standards after Ancenor Alves was banned from IBJJF and CBJJ following arrest
We recently reported on The Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Amazonas, led by president Elvys Damasceno, move to revoke Alves’ black belt and permanently expel him from the sport at all levels.…