We dive into the case of Ben Askren, and it is both an inspiration and a cautionary tale for athletes. During his competition days, Ben Askren was a passionate wrestler. Known as “Funky” for his unique approach to wrestling, he became an NCAA Division I National Champion and a four-time
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This list presents the top 5 BJJ practitioners who currently compete inside the UFC’s Octagon. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was a dominant fighting style in the early days of the UFC. The promotion set the narrative that the Gracie family was instrumental in building the foundation for modern MMA, both inside and
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Decorated BJJ world champion and undefeated MMA star Bia Mesquita has signed to compete in the UFC. One of the best BJJ competitors ever has officially signed to compete in the UFC. On Thursday, Bia Mesquita announced that she will continue her still-young MMA career in the UFC, and her
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Submission grappling phenom Tye Ruotolo will make his MMA debut against the undefeated Adrian Lee at ONE Fight Night 35 on September 5, 2025. Current ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion Tye Ruotolo will soon join his twin brother, Kade Ruotolo, in transitioning from grappling to MMA. On September 5,
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Decorated BJJ competitor and heavyweight MMA standout Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has signed to fight in the UFC. One of the most accomplished grapplers in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will soon be bringing his talents to the UFC. On Monday, MMA Fighting reported that legendary BJJ competitor Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
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Watch BJJ world champion Renato Canuto win his MMA debut at Tuff-N-Uff 144. Decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling standout Renato Canuto hardly broke a sweat in his long-awaited professional MMA debut. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Tuff-N-Uff 144 in San Diego, California, the 28-year-old BJJ black belt needed
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Elite BJJ competitor Tye Ruotolo expects to make his professional MMA debut this year, potentially against Adrian Lee. It’s no small secret that Tye Ruotolo has been planning to compete in MMA, and now that plan seems to be coming to fruition. The 22-year-old is set to defend his ONE
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Watch Kade Ruotolo improve his MMA record to 3-0 with a victory over Nicolas Vigna on February 20, 2025, at ONE 171: Qatar. Kade Ruotolo is continuing to dominate in his still-young professional MMA career. On Thursday, February 20, at ONE 171: Qatar, the decorated BJJ black belt squared off
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ADCC and CJI champion Kade Ruotolo improved to 2-0 in MMA with an impressive victory at ONE 169. Kade Ruotolo couldn’t have asked for a better performance in his second professional MMA fight. On Friday, November 8, at ONE 169, the decorated BJJ competitor needed just over one minute to
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BJJ star Kade Ruotolo will return for his second career MMA fight when he faces Ahmed Mujtaba at ONE 169. Kade Ruotolo will soon lace up the 4-ounce gloves and return to action for the second MMA bout of his career. On Tuesday, ONE Championship announced that Ruotolo will face
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