Submission Hunter Pro 60 Update: Jessa Khan Out, Juliana Lima In (UFC Fight Pass Schedule Included)
Submission Hunter Pro 60 Update: Jessa Khan out, Juliana Lima in; Erin Herle out (UFC Fight Pass Schedule Included)
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10 Celebrity BJJ Black Belts
Any martial artist will know just how prestigious the black belt is, but especially in BJJ. On average it can take between 10-15 years to get your black belt in BJJ, meaning a lot of time, dedication and commitment has gotten you to that level. It’s always interesting when a
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An Interview with Black Belt World Champion Andressa Cintra (with video and audio)
Andressa Cintra is the 2019 black belt world champion in the IBJJF women’s medium-heavy division. In this interview, we discuss many interesting topics including how she started training, the champion’s mindset, and she gives many tips that will help when you experience a plateau. You may watch the included video from YouTube or listen to the audio version.
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A conversation with Merseyside’s first BJJ black belt – Paul Rimmer
Paul Rimmer, widely regarded as one of the top trainers in the UK and head coach of Next Generation MMA Liverpool, talks about handling Covid at his gym, his favorite submission and fighting a 300 lb. wrestler. Rimmer was the first BJJ black belt from Merseyside, so he has been
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Buchecha set to focus on MMA and retire from the Gi
It looks like Marcus “Buchecha“ Almeida is about to begin his MMA career. Buchecha appears to have grown tired of pulling collars and pant grips. The 13x IBJJF World Champion has signed with Dominance MMA. Dominance MMA is owned by the infamous MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz. Abdelaziz manages renowned fighters
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Amazing Grace Gundrum Roll
A little over a month after turning 18, the undefeated Grace Gundrum was awarded her black belt. She also just received her purple belt a little over a year ago, and her brown belt came just last November.
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Black Belt and Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy goes undercover as a White Belt
Tim Kennedy is up to no good again. With a mustache and headband (yes, we’re confused about that choice, too), Kennedy goes “undercover” at a Gracie gym. He walks in, drills like a convincingly spazzy and confused white belt, only to open up a can of whoop ass during sparring,
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