Kron Gracie on UFC cutting him: I won’t pull guard ever again
Kron Gracie’s recent departure from the UFC marked the end of a disappointing chapter for one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most decorated names. After six years with the promotion, the…
Category: BJJ in MMA
Craig Jones Open to Training with Khabib and Makhachev, But Ukraine Ties Make It Unlikely
At UFC 322 in New York City Islam Makhachev delivered a masterclass performance to capture the UFC welterweight title defeating newly crowned champ Jack Della Maddalena. From the opening bell…
Wrestler Details Dagestan Visit and Training After Khabib’s Invite
Anthony Hunter‘s seven day journey to Dagestan to train at some of the region’s most prestigious gyms provided a rare glimpse into the reality of training in the home of…
Carlos Prates accepted a grappling match against Tsarukyan, but the UFC stepped in and shut it down
Carlos Prates fresh off his knockout win over Leon Edwards at UFC 309 revealed he nearly competed in a jiu jitsu match before the year’s end. During an appearance on…
Coach details begging Mackenzie Dern to go for a run after UFC title win
Jason Parillo, the renowned MMA head coach based in Orange County California, has revealed his ongoing battle to keep newly crowned UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern focused on training following…
Fedor Emelianenko demands apology from Craig Jones over Sambo comments
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko has called for Craig Jones to issue a formal apology following disparaging remarks made about Sambo, after Islam Makhachev‘s dominant UFC welterweight championship victory. Speaking in…
First Look at How Khabib’s Father Structured an Athlete’s Entire Day in His Camp
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had specific and detailed views on how training sessions should be structured according to his 2020 book that was released posthumously. His approach combined military-style discipline with carefully…
Nate Diaz: Makhachev’s style is boring
The debate over Islam Makhachev’s combat style has intensified following UFC 322, with UFC veteran Nate Diaz adding his voice to the growing chorus of critics who find the welterweight…
DoorDash Partners With Mackenzie Dern Months After Getting Spotted as a “Driver” In a Leak That Vanished When It Made the UFC Look Bad
Back in May, something peculiar happened that caught the attention of MMA fans across social media. A Reddit user posted what appeared to be proof that UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie…
Bo Nickal gets promoted to BJJ Purple Belt following KO win over ADCC winner Rodolfo Vieira
The UFC middleweight prospect who once faced BJJ legend Gordon Ryan after only three training sessions in the gi has reached a new milestone in his grappling journey—earning his purple…