Cyborg ready for Coenen’s ground game: ‘If we’re on the ground, why not submit her?’
Cris Cyborg is considered by many to be the greatest female MMA fighter of all time. That stems from a record containing 13 bouts and…
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Where did ‘Big Nog’ go wrong against Werdum?
Rodrigo Minotauro and Fabrício Werdum clashed last Saturday, June 8 in Fortaleza. In the main event of TUF Brazil 2 Finale, the coaches of the…
VIDEO: UFC heavyweight Pat Barry scores armbar-win at grappling tournament
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl--xQxmBEg UFC heavyweight Pat Barry is know for his striking and stand-up skills in the Octagon. But last weekend the fighter decided to test his…
See why Brazilian National was “one of the best” of Luanna Alzuguir’s life
Champion of the middleweight and absolute divisions in 2013 Brazilian National in São Paulo, Luanna Alzuguir (Alliance) had to face even bigger ghost than her…
MMA Video: Watch this flying armbar by Rose Namajunas at Invicta FC 5
Rose Namajunas took just 12 seconds to finish her opponent at Invicta FC 5 last Friday, and we here at GracieMag.com think that's pretty awesome.…
Know How to Transition from Triangle to Armbar in Jiu-Jitsu?
The first step to becoming an unpredictable Jiu-Jitsu player is to have a good guard pass and to be complete. And a complete fighter has…
Video: Get Inspired by Rickson Gracie’s Complete Game and Sweep, Mount and Finish
As a stalwart competitor and instructor, over the course of the red-and-black belt Rickson Gracie’s career he left us at least two priceless lessons. The…
Beast from Xande Ribeiro’s Team Wants to Break the Bank at Europeans
The adult-middleweight division at the European Open will feature beasts like Claudio Calasans, DJ Jackson and Jake Mackenzie, perhaps even Victor Estima and Fernando Tererê,…
Pass, Mount and Finish with Ricardo Cavalcanti
When the opponent closes his guard around you, your best option is often to get to your feet to pass. The problem is that, if…
What’s the Most Common Mistake in Doing a Jiu-Jitsu Armbar from Guard? Find out
The latest issue of GRACIEMAG is here to remind you of the importance of studying your armbar primer. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, don’t…
Is Your Opponent Turtling on All Fours? Takes His Back and Arm
When an opponent has balled up on all fours, you have but two options: either stick your hand in and grab the collar for a…
VIDEO: Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Returns to MMA, Wins by Armbar in Japan
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic returned to mixed martial arts competition last night, finishing Japanese sumo wrestler Shinichi Suzukawa in the first round by armbar at IGF Inoki…