UFC is planning a Season 2 of Road to UFC BJJ Reality Series
Claudia Gadelha recently shared insights into the UFC BJJ growth strategy and future plans. “I think we managed to bring in the best in the sport when we started,” Gadelha…
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Royce Gracie: Brazilian athletes lack discipline
In a recent interview, Royce Gracie shared his observations about modern combat sports, touching on everything from his UFC origins to contemporary athletes. Among his most pointed remarks were his…
Royce Gracie: UFC Almost Happened in a Pit Surrounded With Alligators
When the UFC launched in 1993, the octagonal cage became one of the sport’s most iconic features. But according to Royce Gracie the design almost looked very different. In a…
Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Started Training Jiu-jitsu Under Jean Jacques Machado
Travis Barker is known for being the legendary Blink-182 drummer. He’s also a longtime UFC superfan. Barker got some backlash for being a part of UFC 324 media package. But…
Renato Canuto Submits Opponent with an Armbar from Mount, Improves to 3–0 in MMA
Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Renato Canuto continued his successful transition to mixed martial arts at Tuff-N-Uff 151, submitting Luciano Ramos with a first-round armbar to move to 3–0 in his MMA…
Joe Rogan Suggests Controversial Solution To UFC Fans Booing Grappling
Joe Rogan addressed the persistent issue of UFC fans booing grappling exchanges during a recent episode of the PowerfulJRE podcast with martial arts legends Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and William…
Is Gisele Bundchen the female Moneyberg?
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu community has always been protective of its ranking system. A black belt is supposed to represent years of consistent training, deep technical skill, and the ability to…
MMA Legend Caol Uno Just Got His BJJ Black Belt at 50
A legendary figure in Japanese mixed martial arts has just gotten the BJJ black belt. Caol Uno, the former Lightweight Champion and UFC tournament winner, recently received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
Chael Sonnen Praises MMA Stars Who Compete in Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling
MMA veteran and outspoken commentator Chael Sonnen has never been one to mince words, and his latest remarks on MMA star work ethic are no exception. The former UFC title…
Daniel Cormier Brought A BJJ Coach To Russian TUF Only To Realize The Show Features No Grappling
Daniel Cormier recently revealed an amusing behind-the-scenes detail about his experience coaching opposite Jon Jones on the ALF Global reality show. The former two-division UFC champion admitted he assembled an…