Buchecha Knocked Out By Ryan Spann At UFC Apex show
Ryan Spann competed at the UFC’s heavyweight division on Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, stopping Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida with a two-punch combination in the second round…
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Carlos Gracie Jr. Promoted To BJJ Red Belt
Carlos Gracie Jr., the founder and president of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), has been promoted to red belt. The announcement was made via the IBJJF’s official social media…
BJJ Black Belt and Aspiring MMA Star Renato Canuto Announces PED Suspension
Renato Canuto has built one of Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s most celebrated careers over the past decade, claiming four world titles. In recent years, the Brazilian black belt has set his sights on…
Arman Tsarukyan Confirms UFC BJJ Plans To Face Musumeci, Reveals RAF Is Paying Him As Much As The UFC
Arman Tsarukyan appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show and addressed his UFC BJJ plans, his role with RAF, and how the money from both organizations compares to what he earns…
ADCC Trials Winner Pleads For Daughter To Get Help WIth A Rare Medical Disorder
Nick Hartman stepped onto the mat at the 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials in the over 218 lbs (+99 kg) division carrying more than competitive pressure. He was driven by…
Arman Tsarukyan: I’m Getting RAF Shares In My Next Contract
Arman Tsarukyan appeared on a live broadcast with vlogger Adam Zubayraev, and talked about what he believes his participation is worth to the organization and what he expects in return.…
Urijah Faber On RAF Pay: You Can Make As Much As Doctor Or A Lawyer In A Year, And People Are Tuning In
Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Urijah Faber talked about his enthusiasm for Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling. When host Ariel Helwani asked what was working for RAF and what…
Justin Flores: “Wrestling Is Like, I’m A Hammer, You’re A Nail… Judo Is Like Water Finding The Path Of Least Resistance”
Olympic judo coach, Division 1 wrestler, and BJJ black belt Justin Flores recently appeared on an episode of The Ageless Warrior Lab podcast with host Dave Meyer. During the conversation,…
BJJ Brand Called Out For Suspicious Charity Claims
A popular Brazilian jiu-jitsu apparel brand is facing questions about the integrity of its charitable arm after Benjamin Marks of Partizan Media published a detailed investigation into financial discrepancies that…
Real American Freestyle Announces They’ve Signed Khamzat Chimaev
Real American Freestyle held its post-event press conference following RAF 08 in Philadelphia. Co-founders Chad, Izzy, and executive Eric Bischoff sat alongside Kyle Snyder and Arman Tsarukyan. The night’s biggest…