ADCC changed takedown rule thanks to Nick Rodriguez’ exploit
Nick Rodriguez is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor and grappler from the United States. He gained notoriety in the BJJ community after medaling at ADCC as a blue belt and…
Nick Rodriguez is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitor and grappler from the United States. He gained notoriety in the BJJ community after medaling at ADCC as a blue belt and…
Many BJJ practitioners were relieved to hear that the so called grappling Olympics had moved to UFC Fight Pass. But the joy was short lived considering the news of ADCC’s…
Dillon Danis has suffered a catastrophic knee injury that has required multiple surgeries, and his reconstructive surgery failed due to ligament rejection. He aims to return to combat sports in…
Tye Ruotolo and twin brother Kade Ruotolo have been the biggest young stars in BJJ. The 20-year-old phenom has earned multiple accolades at the juvenile level, including several first-place finishes…
José Aldo is the former WEC and UFC featherweight champion. He will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Modern Wing’ as a member of the Class of 2023…
Bianca Basilio is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and submission grappling specialist. Now, she has set her sights on making her professional Mixed Martial Arts debut later this year. B…
Ciryl Gane’s recent loss to Jon Jones at UFC 285 disappointed many MMA fans, especially those who were excited about Jones’ highly anticipated return to the UFC. In the fall…
There’s a big discussion surrounding PEDs in BJJ currently. With 5 athletes recently suspended and a rumored 6th behind them, there are even some people that argue that the IBJJF…
Plenty of prominent voices in the BJJ community have spoken out about the discrepancies between professional Gi and Nogi Jiu-jitsu. Felipe Pena went on to explain that while the money…
Gordon Ryan is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. He is widely regarded as one of the best jiu-jitsu competitors of his generation, having won numerous championships and accolades in…