Bia Mesquita wins UFC debut by Submission, Receives $50k FOTN Bonus
Beatriz ‘Bia’ Mesquita submitted Irina Alekseeva with a rear-naked choke in the second round of her UFC debut at UFC Rio on Saturday night. Mesquita is a 24-time BJJ world…
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UFC Rio De Janeiro: Charles Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke
Charles Oliveira submitted Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke in the second round of their main event at UFC Rio in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night. The victory came…
Jiu-jitsu teacher arrested for breaking partner’s nose, causing injuries
A martial arts instructor faces serious criminal charges after allegedly attacking his domestic partner in a violent incident that left her severely injured. Weniton Barker Modesto was taken into custody…
Greg Souders on coaching kids in BJJ: “There’s a graveyard of kids who got good early and burnt out.”
In a world where youth sports increasingly emphasize early specialization and competitive achievements, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Greg Souders offers a refreshingly different perspective. His philosophy challenges the conventional wisdom that…
Research provides indicators of Women-Friendly BJJ academies
Walk into almost any BJJ academy today and you’ll likely see promotional materials featuring women. “Women’s classes welcome!” “Family-friendly environment!” “Everyone welcome here!” But according to groundbreaking phenomenological research…
Study finds 61.6% of women experienced harassment in BJJ
*pictured: Ricardo De La Riva and Claudia Do Val. Do Val accused De La Riva of inappropriate behavior in 2020 resulting with De La Riva basically refusing to train with…
Judo Legend Says Judo Demands Urgency While BJJ Allows More Methodical Skill Development
World Champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist Neil Adams has spent decades at the pinnacle of judo, both as a competitor and coach. His insights into the contrasting training methodologies…
BJJ Dirty Dozen’s Chris Haueter: Grind Long Enough, You’ll Be a Black Belt
In a world obsessed with natural ability and quick results, Chris Haueter—one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s legendary Dirty Dozen, the first non-Brazilian Americans to earn black belts in the art—offers a…
Andrew Tackett claims he only flow rolls in a tongue-in-cheek segment
In a funny clip during a recent “Tap or Cap” game segment, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Andrew Tackett made waves in the grappling community with an unexpected declaration about his training…
UFC BJJ 3 Stats Went from Dubious to Downright Fraudulent Yet Musumeci Still Backs Them
UFC BJJ 3’s viewership numbers have reached levels that defy credibility, with the Mikey Musumeci vs Carrasco event claiming 9 million views despite minimal engagement metrics. The data suggests someone…