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Buchecha signs with the UFC, promotional debut set for Abu Dhabi

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Ben Coate

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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Davies vs Fornarino UFC FPI 11
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UFC FPI 11: Davies vs. Fornarino full card lineup and preview

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 Ben Coate

View the full card lineup and preview for UFC FPI 11, headlined by a match between Ffion Davies and Adele Fornarino. The UFC Fight Pass Invitational (UFC FPI) will return to action on Thursday, May 29, 2025, with arguably the strongest lineup in the event’s history. Ffion Davies vs. Adele

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Chimaev gets promoted to BJJ brown belt after win at UFC 294

October 22, 2023October 27, 2023 Lucy Wynne

Khamzat Chimaev was promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after earning the decision win in his match against former UFC Welterweight Champion, Kimara Usman, at UFC 294. Coming back from one-year out, Chimaev returned to the Middleweight division at UFC 294 on October 21. Chimaev was originally scheduled

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BJJ News 

Georges St-Pierre announces plan to compete in submission grappling this December

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Ben Coate

Former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre plans to compete in submission grappling at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6. An MMA legend will soon compete in submission grappling. On Thursday, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre – a man widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial

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BJJ News MMA News 

Kron Gracie Returns to Octagon for UFC 288

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 Lucy Wynne

Kron Gracie set for return to the Octagon on May 6 in Newark at UFC 288. Kron Gracie is set to return to the cage for the first time since 2019, when he recorded his first career loss. After a three-and-a-half year layoff, Gracie will officially be making his return

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Ex UFC Veteran Phil Baroni Allegedly Murdered Girlfriend in Mexico

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Lucy Wynne

The former UFC fighter, 46, is under investigation after his partner was found dead by police in their San Pancho hotel room on Sunday. Phil Baroni has reportedly been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in Mexico after the pair ‘argued over her cheating on him’. Baroni was

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BJJ News MMA News 

UFC champion Alex Pereira awarded brown belt in BJJ

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 Ben Coate

Recently-crowned UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira was awarded a brown belt in BJJ. Just days removed from his title-winning victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, Alex Pereira has leveled up in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. On Wednesday, one of Pereira’s coaches, BJJ black belt Plinio Cruz, posted to Instagram awarded the

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BJJ Culture BJJ History 

Video: Gordon Ryan rolls with Royce Gracie

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ben Coate

An all-time jiu-jitsu great and an all-time MMA great recently linked up for a friendly roll. Multiple-time ADCC champion Gordon Ryan, considered by many to be the top pound-for-pound no-gi grappler in the world, posted a video on Instagram of him rolling with early UFC star and longtime ambassador for

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MMA News 

Mackenzie Dern: ‘These girls should not be getting out of there alive’

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Ben Coate

Ahead of her main event bout at UFC Vegas 61, Mackenzie Dern told the media that she expects herself to score submission wins each time out. Mackenzie Dern has been two fights without earning a stoppage, and for her, that’s simply too long. On Saturday, the BJJ standout will square

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UFC Champ Leon Edwards Awarded BJJ Black Belt

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Lucy Wynne

Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has another belt to add to his collection – a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt. Gracie Barra shared the news on their official Instagram: “Congratulations on both belts @leonedwardsmma 👏 This long journey requires consistency and passion, mastering skills and techniques. Receiving a

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