BJJ Fanatics started a gofundme for Ben Askren
The martial arts community has rallied around former UFC star Ben Askren as he continues his recovery following a life-saving double lung transplant. The popular media platform BJJ Fanatics, which…
Category: Wrestling
Ben Askren regretted not focusing on jiu-jitsu during MMA career: ‘I could’ve gotten better at choking people’
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren has previously opened up about one major regret from his illustrious combat sports career revealing he wishes he had dedicated more time to developing his…
WATCH: Strongman Eddie Hall takes on another strongman in Sumo wrestling
Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw decided to trade their usual barbells and Atlas stones for the ancient art of sumo wrestling. The two powerhouses, known for their incredible feats of…
6th-Degree Black Belt Talks ‘Political Mafia’ That’s Blocking BJJ from the Olympics
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Juliano Prado, a sixth-degree black belt and founder of Acai Republic, recently appeared on the JAXXON Podcast to discuss his role in the competition in Kazakhstan and…
Doctor Outlines How to Avoid Staph While Training Jiu-Jitsu in Light of Ben Askren Medical Crisis
The grappling community was shaken to its core after news broke that retired UFC star and former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren had been hospitalized with a severe staph infection that…
Head Coach at Kent State University Takes on ‘Take Me Down, Win $1,000’ Challenge
A seasoned wrestling coach with decades of experience recently stepped up to face the viral sensation behind the “$1,000 takedown challenge,” bringing his impressive credentials to the mat against Georgio…
WATCH: Mario Lopez grapples Take me down win $1000 guy
Actor and television personality Mario Lopez recently stepped onto the mat to face off against Georgio Poullas, the creator of the viral “$1,000 takedown challenge.” The 50-year-old Lopez, a Brazilian…
Olympic Champion Helen Maroulis Makes Surprise Return to Wrestling after brief stint in Jiu-Jitsu
Three-time Olympic medalist Helen Maroulis has returned to competitive wrestling, securing a spot on the U.S. team for the upcoming World Championships in Croatia after dominating Amanda Martinez at Saturday’s…
WATCH: Prime Khabib wrestles 2x Olympic Gold medalist in Greco Roman Wrestling
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov tested his legendary grappling skills a while ago against Roman Vlasov, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist in Greco Roman Wrestling. The brief but intense…
WATCH: When Ryan Hall competed in wrestling
Athletes who cross-train in multiple disciplines often find success by blending different skill sets. Such was the case in 2013 when Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Ryan Hall made a surprising appearance…