Forearm choke ends MMA contest
The forearm choke is a technique we don’t see often in MMA. Asilder Badouiev recently submitted Pedro Colman with a forearm choke. The featherweights competed on the main card of…
Author: John Davis
Joe Rogan credits BJJ with ruining his back
Joe Rogan is widely recognized as a skilled practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He holds a black belt in BJJ under Jean Jacques Machado and has been training in the art…
Craig Jones predicts Adesanya will defeat Alex Pereira with a flying triangle
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have had a long-standing rivalry across both kickboxing and MMA. Their rivalry will once again come to a head when they face off on Apirl…
Craig Jones: Khabib is clearly superior grappler compared to Makhachev
Craig Jones is considered one of the most interesting competitors in Jiu-jitsu for several reasons. Firstly, he has an impressive record of victories and podium finishes in high-level competitions such…
Is BJJ a Hard Workout?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is renowned for being one of the most physically intensive workouts in existence. But just how hard is it? The Physical Demands of BJJ The physical demands…
Is BJJ the Safest Combat Sport?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, and for good reason. It is known for its effectiveness in self-defense and its emphasis on…
Craig Jones continues war on Sambo: Folkstyle wrestling is far superior in pinning, Jiu Jitsu has the submissions
Craig Jones shared plenty of interesting tidbits during the media week ahead of UFC 284 and the big main event featuring Alex Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. And Jones isn’t shying…
ADCC vet Nick Rodriguez voluntarily submits to PED testing under expert supervision
There’s a wide spread belief that a large percentage of athletes in BJJ are on PEDs. This isn’t much of a revelation if you’re active on social media and exposed…
NFL’s Tua Tagovailoa taking up Judo to minimize brain trauma
Head injuries and brain damage aren’t just a problem in combat sports. They’re a major issue in the NFL as well. Playing in the league means risking repetitive head trauma…
Royce Gracie speculates he was chosen for UFC 1 because of his looks and lack of fight experience
UFC will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the promotion changed the iconic logo on the glove and replaced it with the new one. In…