WATCH: Khabib’s manager accidentally sleeps Adin Ross
Kick streamer Adin Ross learned a hard lesson about the world of elite mixed martial arts when a training session with UFC royalty took an unexpectedly intense turn. Ross recently…
Category: BJJ in MMA
Jon Jones: Tom Aspinall’s jiu-jitsu is extremely overrated
Jon Jones has fired a controversial statement at Tom Aspinall, dismissing the British heavyweight’s grappling credentials and suggesting the champion’s striking arsenal is far more limited than many believe. In…
Aljo Sterling on defensive BJJ at the center of UFC betting story: I just know [Dulgarian] cannot tell me for a second that was his best effort whatsoever
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has weighed in on the concerning Isaac Dulgarian match-fixing scandal, offering his expert analysis as both a high-level grappler and veteran of the sport.…
Jack Della Maddalena believes he’ll surprise Islam Makhachev with his grappling
Australian welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena is heading into the biggest match of his career with quiet confidence, believing he has the tools to surprise pound-for-pound great Islam Makhachev at…
Karate Combat teases Gabi Garcia signing
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Gabi Garcia may be trading the mats for Karate Combat’s innovative pit, according to recent social media activity that has the combat sports community buzzing with speculation.…
Misfits MMA adds ground game limit after Dillon Danis becomes their first MMA champ
Misfits MMA responded to its inaugural championship bout with a significant rule modification. Following Dillon Danis’ 15-second guillotine choke submission of Warren Spencer to capture the promotion’s first light heavyweight…
Mirko Cro Cop: It’s easier to finish medschool than to get a black belt in jiu-jitsu
Croatian MMA legend Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović has never been one to shy away from bold statements, but his latest comparison between academic achievement and martial arts mastery might surprise…
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison Didn’t Win a Tournament During Her First Two Years in Judo
The path to Olympic glory rarely begins with triumph. For Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic judo champion and current UFC champion, her journey started with repeated defeat—a humbling beginning that…
Mackenzie Dern Says Her Daughter Must Earn a Black Belt, But Doesn’t Have to Compete or Pursue Combat Sports
In a revealing conversation on the ALÉM DO TATAME podcast, UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern opened up about her approach to her daughter’s future—one that stands in stark contrast to…
Submission artist wins UFC bout while wearing his shorts backwards
Rising light heavyweight Billy Elekana achieved victory at UFC Vegas 110 in the most unconventional way possible. He ended up securing a controversial rear-naked choke submission while sporting his fight…