The numbers tell a stark story for the UFC’s newest combat sports venture. After three events, the organization’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division faces an uncomfortable reality: their biggest star may have…
In an interesting discussion during a recent Flograppling podcast, General Manager Ben Kovac revealed a surprising roadblock in the jiu-jitsu business landscape: UFC BJJ’s apparent unwillingness to engage in dialogue…
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has opened up about his challenging transition to mixed martial arts, offering candid insights into the mental and physical obstacles he faced adapting to…
A high-ranking UFC executive has delivered a pointed critique of the Craig Jones Invitational’s handling of its controversial team tournament finale, taking aim at the decision to award New Wave…
UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has expressed interest in competing in UFC’s upcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events, but with one important caveat – the compensation needs to be right. During a…
The Craig Jones Invitational 2 has delivered a financial statement that reverberates throughout combat sports: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t need mixed martial arts to thrive. With over $2 million in total…
The Craig Jones Invitational’s second edition concluded with more controversy than celebration. A disputed finals decision between B-Team and New Wave sparked outrage from Gordon Ryan, who took to social…
The grappling world collectively rolled its eyes this week as another questionable opponent selection emerged for submission specialist Mikey Musumeci. UFC BJJ announced that the 29-year-old star will face Ares…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community’s most contentious promotion debate took an unexpected turn as Mikey Musumeci found himself backpedaling from his previous glowing endorsements of Derek Moneyberg‘s controversial black belt achievement.…
On Demetrious Johnson’s podcast, Craig Jones openly questioned whether the promotion truly understands what it takes to succeed in this highly specialized sport. “For them to suddenly offer me a…
