Ronny Chieng Is a Marcelo Garcia Purple Belt
Comedian Ronny Chieng has achieved a significant milestone in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, earning his purple belt at the legendary Marcelo Garcia Academy in New York. The promotion represents years…
Author: John Davis
CJI 2 Benefactor Reneges on New Wave Prize, Blames “Misleading” Info
In a reversal, the anonymous benefactor who pledged $1 million to New Wave Jiu-Jitsu following their controversial Craig Jones Invitational 2 loss has officially withdrawn the offer, admitting he was…
WATCH: Judoka gets DQ-ed for biting
A dramatic situation unfolded at the European Junior Championship when a Polish judoka was disqualified after video review revealed he had bitten his Spanish opponent during their match. The extraordinary…
Craig Jones Explains Why B-Team Won CJI 2 in Rules Breakdown Video
Following the controversial conclusion of CJI 2, Craig Jones has released a detailed explanation addressing the perceived bias and rule disputes surrounding B-Team’s victory. In a comprehensive breakdown featuring head…
Gordon Ryan: My standard for a black belt is like so unrealistically high that I don’t even have a black belt
In a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience UFC Paris Companion, ADCC champion Gordon Ryan offered a perspective that dismantles traditional notions of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu progression. Known as one…
WATCH: Smother exchange at ADCC Euro Trials sparks conversation about why that infamous movie choke is banned
A controversial grappling exchange at the ADCC European Trials has reignited debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community about techniques that blur the line between legitimate competition strategy and questionable tactics.…
MMA Analyst Rips Into Chimaev’s Performance, Says Fans Don’t Need to Appreciate That Kind Of Grappling
MMA analyst Luke Thomas delivered a scathing critique of Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling-heavy title victory over Dricus Du Plessis, pushing back against those who dismiss criticism as lacking appreciation for grappling…
WATCH: Tye Ruotolo sleeps Adrian Lee in MMA Debut
Tye Ruotolo made a statement in his professional mixed martial arts debut at ONE FN 35 in Bangkok, submitting the previously undefeated Adrian Lee with a RNC in the second…
Nicky Rod had to Go to the Hospital With Staph days before CJI 2
In an intense revelation from The Simple Man Podcast’s CJI 2 recap episode, team coaches Nicky Ryan and Damien Anderson disclosed that star competitor Nicky Rod was hospitalized with a…
Tye Ruotolo: Jiu-Jitsu Was Meant as a Combat Sport, Pulling Guard is Not an Ideal Way to Start
In a revealing conversation on the Mighty Cast podcast, 22-year-old grappling phenom Tye Ruotolo shared his perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his upcoming transition to mixed martial arts. As one…