Nick Diaz. One half of Stockton, CA’s finest brotherhood. As polarising, and as complex a figure as you could imagine finding in the tumultuous 209. Diaz turned his life to professional fighting rather than just street fighting. Nick, a Cesar Gracie black belt omits the class and humility expected of a regimented jiu-jitsu fighter. That …
Jon Jones is one of the most polarising figures in MMA. From dizzying, glittering performances inside the Octagon to less than favourable behaviours out of it. On Monday Jones took to Twitter to publicly discuss his negotiations with the UFC. He announced that due to negotiations, he would be vacating his Light-Heavyweight title immediately. Whilst …
This weekend brought around the second iteration of Bellators return to action. Along with it, the polarising BJJ standout AJ Agazarm. Agazarm has long built a career from his effervescent character from the mats to the cage. Teaming up with stars of the sport the Diaz brothers to further his training in the sport. It …
John Kavanagh is an Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) and grappling instructor, as well as a black belt in jiu-jitsu under Matt Thornton, holding the same rank in kenpo karate. A former International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) European Open champion at purple belt (2005), Kavanaugh has become one of the top MMA coaches through his …
Henry Carlos Cejudo was born on February 9, 1987, in the USA. Cejudo is a mixed style martial artist who was also previously a freestyle wrestler. He is currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has also previously won the Bantamweight and Flyweight division titles. Cejudo holds the 3rd UFC pound-for-pound ranking and …
Known for being the owner and leader of TriStar Gym in Canada, Firas Zahabi is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary John Danaher. Frias has bred some of the most accomplished MMA stars in the world including Miguel Torres, Denis Kang, Rory McDonald and Georges Saint Piere. However, his coaching is now starting …
At only 21 years old Priscilla Kelly is making her name for herself on the US Indie scene. Transitioning her gimmick from a Gypsy Princess to a biting, scratching, and even licking succubus. She is injecting controversy into her character and the crowds are loving it. We spoke to Priscilla about her comparison to Paige, using …
Ever since the sport of MMA exploded in popularity under its prized league UFC, the sport has struck a chord with fighters and fans all across the world. Many now see the octagon as not only an opportunity to make a lot of money but the chance to dominate the league like superstars Matt Hughes …
I’m not a legend — it’s too early. I’m a jiu-jitsu practitioner. Yuki Nakai Yuki Nakai interview by The Grappling Dummy In 1999, a documentary meant to expose the greater public to the greatness of Rickson Gracie was released. The finished film, called Choke, followed Rickson and his opponents as they prepared for Vale Tudo Japan …
Ronda Rousey made a career out of submitting opponents using her trademark armbar lock. Rousey won her first twelve MMA bouts, 11 by first round stoppage and 9 by armbar submission. She looked so unbeatable that she was once referred to as the most dominant UFC champion ever, male or female. She quickly became a …
