Michelle Nicolini on ONE FC debut: “If there is a submission opportunity, I will go for it”
*Eight-time world BJJ champion Michelle Nicolini retired from the mats this year to focus on MMA. Next Friday the 11th, she will debut at ONE…
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Jon Jones to fight Dan Henderson in no-gi BJJ match
In a do-over of UFC 151, a card that was cancelled back in 2012, Jon Jones and Dan Henderson will have a new shot at…
Márcio André on No-Gi Worlds gold: “My intention was just to win, not put on a show”
Twenty-one-year-old Márcio André (Nova União) extended his good phase this weekend as he beat the lightweight field at the No-Gi Worlds in California. In order…
Garry Tonon defeats Vinny Magalhães for third EBI title
Garry Lee Tonon is on a roll. Just a week after finishing Gilbert Durinho at Polaris Pro 4, the usually lightweight Tonon was called to…
Rio BJJ Pro: Tayane Porfírio beats Beatriz Mesquita; see list of prize winners
The Rio BJJ Pro, an event that pays out prize money from blue to black belt, was held last weekend at Tijuca Tennis Club in…
Yuri Simões defeats Murilo Santana to win his second No-Gi Worlds; Nathiely beats Andresa for double gold
Yuri Simões and Nathiely de Jesus had devastating performances to win double gold at the No-Gi Worlds which just concluded this Sunday in Daly City,…
No-Gi Worlds absolute finals defined: Yuri Simões vs. Murilo Santana, Andresa Correa vs. Nathiely Jesus
The first day of the No-Gi Worlds, which is taking place in Daly City, Calif., saw great moments in contests in the weight classes and…
Murilo Bustamante gathers Carlson Gracie’s old guard for graduation at charitable seminar
Carlson Gracie assembled a true army of black-belts back in the day. His students, who became champions in BJJ and MMA, continue to carry his…
Sitting medium heavyweight champion Lucas “Hulk” moves up at No-Gi Worlds
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa has decided to tackle a new challenge at the IBJJF's No-Gi Worlds, which takes place this weekend in Daly City, Calif. The…
Gordon Ryan injured; Garry Tonon to replace him at EBI 9
Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) 9 has suffered a big casualty. EBI's middleweight and absolute champion, Gordon Ryan, was seeking his third belt, but sustained a…
Lucas Lepri gets third degree on BJJ black belt
Three-time lightweight BJJ world champion Lucas Lepri attained this week the third degree on his black belt. The graduation took place at Alliance in Rio…
Kron Gracie to fight Tatsuya Kawajiri at Rizin FC Dec. 31
Rizin FC has begun putting together the card for its New Year's Eve show at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. The organization announced this…