MMA fans spot Mackenzie Dern doing Doordash
UFC women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has reportedly been spotted working as a food delivery driver for DoorDash. According to a social media post that quickly went viral, a fan…
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WATCH: Coral Belt Competes Against 19-Year-Old Black Belt
At the Copa Vassouras organized by @fjjrio_oficial, spectators witnessed something rare, powerful, and deeply emotional—a coral belt stepping onto the mats to compete against a 19-year-old black belt. In a…
UFC wanted Craig Jones to coach against Gordon Ryan but Ryan said no and Craig declined Musumeci deal
Craig Jones disclosed that UFC had plans for him to coach against Gordon Ryan in a potential “Ultimate Fighter” type format, but the match-up never materialized because Ryan reportedly refused…
Mica Galvao’s manager praises UFC FPI rule change, outlines IBJJF’s biggest mistake
In an insightful conversation with Viktor Doria on Connectcast Podcast, the prominent BJJ manager shared his thoughts on recent rule changes in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational (FPI) and what…
Ngannou’s ex NFL manager fell in love with jiu-jitsu after 145lbs guy owned him
In a revealing episode of “Verse Us with Eric Nicksick,” former NFL player turned sports agent Marquel Martin shared how he unexpectedly fell in love with jiu-jitsu after getting humbled…
Trial of Officer Accused in Leandro Lo’s Death Delayed
The trial of Military Police lieutenant Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo, charged with the 2022 killing of multiple-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion Leandro Lo, has been postponed following a decision by the…
Helena Crevar talks training with Gordon Ryan and John Danaher: I feel like tremendous improvement
At just 18 years old, brown belt Helena Crevar has already made her mark in the jiu-jitsu world. In a recent interview with Girls in Gis, the young prodigy shared…
Rener Gracie Opens Up on Getting Bullied by Brother Ryron in Childhood: Two years older is two more years of Jiu jitsu
In a revealing segment from Jocko Podcast 399, Rener Gracie shared a deeply personal story about being bullied by his older brother Ryron during their childhood, providing a glimpse into…
Craig Jones says TUF type reality show has been dead for 12 years despite taking part in it
The world of combat sports thrives on contradictions, but few figures embody them as unapologetically as Craig Jones. The Australian grappling icon recently declared that TUF-style reality shows have “been…
Rener Gracie Taught His First Private in Jiu-Jitsu at Just 13 Years Old
In a revealing conversation on Jocko Podcast 399, Rener Gracie shared the story of how his journey as a jiu-jitsu instructor began at the remarkably young age of 13, marking…