Ranking The Greats: The UFC’s Best Brazilian Fighters
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has a long and rich history dating back decades in Brazil, and Brazilian fighters…
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Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Tell Ronda Rousey To Put Her Money Where Her Mouth Is
Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will look to defend her UFC title for a fourth consecutive time this weekend when she squares off with Brazilian jiu-jitsu…
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Palhares Fallout: Mike Pierce ‘Really Pissed Off,’ Alan Belcher Challenges ‘Toquinho’ To Jiu-Jitsu Match
UFC welterweight Mike Pierce never had a chance to mount any offense against Rousimar Palhares at UFC Fight Night 29 this Wednesday, succumbing to a first…
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If BJ Penn Competes In Metamoris, He Won’t Train For The Event
Former UFC welter and lightweight champion BJ Penn is a legend in the sport of MMA. Renowned for his grappling skills, the 35-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…
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Robert Drysdale Finally Set For UFC Debut At TUF 19 Finale
Touted Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor Robert Drysdale was supposed to make his UFC light heavyweight debut against Ednaldo Oliveira at last August’s…
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Royce Gracie: I Don’t Like Eddie Bravo Because He Endorses Pot
MMA legend and UFC pioneer Royce Gracie recently made some waves for his highly publicized spat with Brazilian jiu-jitsu wiz Eddie Bravo, who famously…
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‘Big Nog’ Eyeing Roy Nelson Bout For Octagon Return
Former Pride FC Heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is undoubtedly in the twilight of his career. The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu wiz ace endured two…
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Was Royce Gracie Too Critical Of Roger Gracie?
Decorated Brazilian Jiu-jitsu world champion Roger Gracie made an unsuccessful debut in the UFC when he lost a rather uninspired decision to fellow former…
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Robert Drysdale’s UFC Debut Canceled Due To Staph Infection
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu champion Robert Drysdale was set to make his debut at next month’s UFC 163, but apparently his first foray into the octagon will…
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Renato Babalau Sobral joins the ranks of Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships has just announced the signing of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Renato “Babalu” Sobral (37-9) to its Light Heavyweight roster. “Babalu” will make his Bellator debut in the Season 8 Light Heavyweight Tournament, which will air on Spike TV starting in January. Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney said via press release: “Babalu is an awesome addition to the Bellator family. He’s beaten some of the greatest fighters in the sport, and