Wanderlei Silva’s two hands couldn’t carry the sentiments of a nation
By Mauro Ellovitch I woke up on Sunday overcome with sadness. That tightening in the chest, that groan in the stomach, that bitter taste in…
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Watch Fedor knock out Pedro Rizzo at M-1
Washed up. End of career. Retirement bound. There was never a shortage of naysaying when it came to Fedor Emelianenko's career after he suffered three…
Little lessons from the immense career of Teófilo Stevenson (1952-2012)
Seven days after three-time Olympic gold medalist Teófilo Stevenson passed away, GRACIEMAG.com puts together an article to pay tribute to the mythical pugilist. The victim…
Impactful farewell: rewatch Acelino Popó’s pre-retirement knockout
Vossa excelência Acelino Popó, de 36 anos, mostrou, neste sábado, como pendurar as luvas com estilo, contra o até então invicto Michael Oliveira. Reveja o…
In boxing, BJJ or MMA, is 6 hours’ training per day ideal?
The boxer Michael Oliveira, 22, is all set for the next big challenge of his career. He'll be taking on former world champion Acelino “Popó”…
The lessons in Paulo Thiago’s defeat at UFC Sweden
Caught by surprise just 42 seconds into his encounter with Siyar Bahadurzada, Paulo Thiago hit the ground unconscious at UFC on Fuel TV last Saturday…
Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei and another 6 MMA fights with unforgettable starts
In the wake of the success of “5 Jiu-Jitsu matches with unforgettable starts,” GRACIEMAG.com follows up with a fistful of MMA classics that had fans…
Up close in the cage with Pedro Rizzo
A legendary fighter from the days when MMA was still called vale-tudo, Rio de Janeiro native Pedro Rizzo, 37, is readying his guns for his…
Watch Nogueira bros’ bantamweight understudy in action
On the coming 17th of March, Brazil's Max Fight promotion will hold a heavily anticipated welterweight title fight between the tough-as-nails Cassiano Tytschyo and Lyoto…
Anderson Silva-esque Englishman makes MMA debut dancing
Last weekend, English kickboxer Michael Page was the highlight of UK event UCMMA. Despite it being maiden venture into the sport of MMA, the stalwart…
Check out who took home the UFC DVD
Last December GRACIEMAG.com, in partnership with Sony Music, launched a special contest for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners who dig MMA. The prize was an official “Ultimate Knockouts…
If you’ve already voted on knockout of the year, best watch this first
The year 2011 was rich in spectacular knockouts—in the UFC octagon and elsewhere. But if you'd already picked your favorite, perhaps you'd better rethink your…