Bia Basilio Signs Contract With LFA To Make MMA Debut
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Bianca “Bia” Basilio has officially signed with LFA to begin her mixed martial arts career, bringing one of grappling’s most decorated résumés to the MMA cage. The…
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Ben Askren: The support I received during surgery changed the way I want to treat others
Ben Askren sat down with The Schmo following RAF 04 at the Fiserv Event Center, reflecting on the growth of his promotion, his recovery process and how a life-threatening health…
UFC Veteran: Makhachev’s Success Comes From Judo, Not Sambo or Wrestling
UFC veteran and former WEC title challenger Manny Gamburyan has offered a technical perspective on the grappling approach of Islam Makhachev, particularly in relation to his bout with Arman Tsarukyan.…
WATCH: Female Purple Belt Puts Male Sparring Partner to Sleep With “Shoulder of Justice,” Unaware He’s Out
Purple belt Terri M. D’Onofrio recently became an internet sensation after security footage from an open mat session showed her accidentally putting a male training partner to sleep during a…
Coach admits he had to “pull out every trick in the book” to save Sean O’Malley from Aljamain Sterling
Sean O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch has opened up about the intense pressure he felt during his fighter’s championship bout against Aljamain Sterling. During a recent podcast, Welch admitted he employed…
Bernardo Faria: MMA is crazy hard for us from jiu-jitsu nowadays
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Bernardo Faria shared his assessment of how difficult modern MMA has become for pure jiu-jitsu practitioners, using Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida’s recent performance as an example. In a…
UFC veteran Rory Macdonald wins ADCC Niagara Open Gold
After years away from competitive combat sports, former UFC and Bellator contender Rory MacDonald returned to capture gold at the ADCC Niagara Open, marking a notable milestone in his competitive…
Paddy Pimblett: The only submissions he would tap to are armbars or kimuras
Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett has never been one to shy away from bold statements, and his approach to submissions in mixed martial arts is no exception. The Liverpool UFC star…
Buchecha’s Second UFC Outing Ends In A Draw After His Opponent Loses A Point For An Eye Poke
A compelling clash of styles at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday night saw Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida compete to a draw in a heavyweight match that highlighted the…
Henry Cejudo: Abdulrashid Sadulaev would become a UFC champion if he transitioned to MMA
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has high praise for Russian wrestling legend Abdulrashid Sadulaev, suggesting the Olympic gold medalist has what it takes to reach the pinnacle of mixed…