Dricus Du Plessis crossed his ankles while submitting Adesanya at UFC 305
The main event of Saturday’s UFC 305 had been a long time coming, with Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya circling one another for over a year. When he entered…
Category: BJJ in MMA
Craig Jones Alleges ADCC Paid $50K to Jon Jones Just to Attend
In a recent Instagram post, Craig Jones stirred the pot by claiming that ADCC paid Jon Jones $50,000 just to show up at the event. The Australian grappling star didn’t…
UFC star/NCAA champion Bo Nickal Issues Challenge to BJJ Competitors After Jason Nolf’s Elimination at CJI
Following Jason Nolf’s defeat at the Craig Jones Invitational, wrestling standout Bo Nickal has stirred up controversy by issuing a provocative challenge to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Nickal, a decorated…
Luke Rockhold: “What’s the point of being a BJJ world champ if you can’t beat a guy in a bar fight?”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has stirred controversy with recent comments questioning the real-world effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition skills. In a candid interview, Rockhold criticized what he perceives…
Judo Olympian, Grappler Satoshi Ishii undergoes surgery for spinal infection
Satoshi Ishii, the renowned judo champion and MMA veteran, has recently undergone life-saving surgery after contracting a spinal infection that turned septic. The 37-year-old athlete, who won the Olympic…
(Video) Alexander Volkanovski grapples with a heavyweight
When you hear of a featherweight taking on a middleweight in any martial art scenario, the odds are always on the bigger guy. But if you happen to be former…
Mackenzie Dern: Women in Jiu-Jitsu have had to work harder and do more to get the same recognition
Mackenzie Dern, one of the most accomplished female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and MMA stars, recently shed light on the challenges women face in the grappling world. In a candid interview…
Garry Tonon rumored to be negotiating with the UFC – but there’s one caveat
Garry Tonon is an American grappler and mixed martial artist known for his expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. He is widely regarded as one of the top no-gi…
Craig Jones reveals Kron Gracie was set to be in CJI but pulled out when UFC came calling
Craig Jones recently appeared on Eddie Bravo’s podcast, where he shared some interesting behind-the-scenes information about the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event. During the podcast, Jones revealed that Kron Gracie,…
Islam Makhachev names fake BJJ black belts in MMA – the ones who were gifted rank by their coaches
The authenticity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts has become a topic of heated debate, thanks to the bold statements made by UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. The Dagestani grappling phenom…