ADCC have officially added a third weight class in the women’s division. The previous women’s weight classes were -60kg and +60kg and it has been like that since 2007; coming up to nearly 16 years. It was about time that the submission grappling promotion introduced some more weight divisions for
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A Miami judge has ruled in favor of Cyborg Abreu and his Fight Sports businesses in a 2021 lawsuit alleging sexual assault. Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu and his Fight Sports gym and businesses have earned a major victory in the 2021 sexual assault lawsuit filed against them. In August of 2021,
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WWE wrestling superstar and actor David Bautista has been promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Cesar Gracie. Bautista began his BJJ journey back in 2010 training under Cesar Gracie. The WWE wrestler then transferred from WWE to MMA in 2011 and was soon promoted to blue belt. A
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ONE submission grappling world champion Mikey Musumeci and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg recently trained BJJ together. Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is continuing his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey by rubbing shoulders with one of the sport’s biggest stars. On Sunday, the billionaire posted video of him training BJJ and MMA with current
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American BJJ legend Rafael Lovato Jr. told Grappling Insider that he’s open to one more MMA fight. Now just days away from his 40th birthday, legendary grappler and MMA fighter Rafael Lovato Jr. is still finding new sources of motivation to compete at the highest level and chase lifelong goals.
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In a fight for the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title, young American jiu jitsu prodigy Kade Ruotolo went up against the Norwegian renowned leg locker, Tommy Langaker. After retaining his title for the third time, during his post-fight interview, Ruotolo stated: “ I’m really looking towards MMA to be
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ONE submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo spoke about why he and his brother want an end to steroids in BJJ. Reigning 77kg ADCC champion and ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo refuses to remain silent on issues that matter to him the most. Now just one day
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Grappling Insider spoke to no-gi world champion Tubby Alequin about what has kept her motivated over the course of her career. Still just 28 years old, Amanda “Tubby” Alequin has been a long-established figure on the elite competitive scene. A two-time ADCC veteran, she was awarded her black belt in
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Ray Freeman, the founder of One Community Jiu-Jitsu Club, spoke to us about his mission to offer free BJJ to Kansas City residents. Ray Freeman noticed a problem in his community and decided to take action. About three years ago, Freeman – a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kansas, and
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The Welsh grappler, ADCC and IBJJF World Champion, Ffion Davies has been awarded the first degree on her black belt from Jonathan ‘JT’ Torres. Ffion Davies is arguably one of the biggest names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, especially in Europe. The welsh grappler holds a black belt in both Judo and
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