The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has seen its fair share of rivalries, but none quite like the one between Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rodriguez. The two BJJ maestros have been…
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…
Hafthor Bjornsson, the actor best known for playing ‘The Mountain’ in Game of Thrones, recently suffered a major injury while attempting to bench press 556 pounds (252 kilograms) at his…
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…
Vale Tudo means “Everything Goes”. It was a full-contact combat sport that emerged in Brazil during the 20th century. Initially, it had relatively few rules. The Gracie family was instrumental…
As the popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, so does the concern about PED usage among its athletes. The sport’s intense physical demands make it challenging for some athletes to compete…
Roberto Jimenez is one of the prominent BJJ competitors of a new generation. Despite receiving offers from numerous promotions, he remains a sought-after commodity whose price tag proves to be…
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…
Icelandic UFC welterweight Gunnar Nelson recently shared that he experienced a painful injury after grappling with Hafthor Bjornsson. Bjornsson is known for his role as Gregor Clegane or ‘The Mountain’…
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…
