Joe Rogan Defends “Juiced Up” Gordon Ryan: He’s a pragmatist
In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan shared his thoughts on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Gordon Ryan and the controversial topic of PEDs in combat sports. During episode #2242…
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Olympic Gold Medalist in Freestyle Wrestling Helen Maroulis won blue belt no gi worlds
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Helen Maroulis added another achievement to her impressive athletic resume by winning the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in the Adult Female Blue Belt Light division. Representing…
WATCH: Pat Downey gets DQ-ed after opponent starts brawl at Nogi worlds
In a dramatic turn of events at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in Las Vegas, former wrestling standout Pat Downey’s bid for gold came to an unexpected end following a…
Donald Trump’s Grandchildren Earn First Belt Promotion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In a notable milestone for the Trump family, two of Donald Trump’s grandchildren have recently achieved their first significant advancement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Luke and Carolina Trump, children of Lara…
BJJ Black belt who was the first to promote himself talks backlash, experience training at Rickson Gracie’s: It was a cult
Roland Sarria’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began in the summer of 1994 at Rickson Gracie’s West LA academy, marking the start of what would become a significant career in martial arts.…
Jiu Jitsu black belt Alcenor Alves Remains Silent in First Court Appearance
Following his arrest in late November in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Alves recently appeared before authorities but opted to exercise his right to remain silent. Authorities detained Alves on November…
Gordon Ryan Offers Free Jiu-Jitsu Lessons to Marine Daniel Penny After Being Acquitted of Manslaughter
The trial of Marine veteran Daniel Penny concluded with a verdict of not guilty, following his controversial role in the fatal subway altercation with Jordan Neely in May 2023. The…
BJJ manager addresses Erberth Santos 14 year prison term, and cautions more ‘bad apples’ will fall after Alcenor Alves
In a recent interview on Connect Cast, prominent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu manager Viktor Doria addressed Erberth Santos’ legal situation, emphasizing the inevitability of his 14-year prison sentence. Doria was unequivocal about…
Marcelo Garcia on Gordon Ryan: He’s the best today, but then… I don’t know how much it depends on his strength and size
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia has expressed strong criticism of PEDs in combat sports, emphasizing how chemical enhancement compromises the integrity and purity of martial arts. “Everything I’ve gained in…
Craig Jones Criticizes Musumeci for Grandstanding on PED Use in BJJ, Cautions Athletes to Negotiate Contracts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Craig Jones has recently voiced strong opinions on the importance of contract negotiations in professional grappling, particularly in light of controversies surrounding exclusivity clauses and PEDs in…