In a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, UFC President Dana White shared his reservations about the prospect of Dillon Danis, a former Bellator fighter, joining the UFC. Despite Danis holding a 2-0 professional MMA record and recently becoming a free agent, White expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the potential signing. Danis gained prominence in the combat sports world after a boxing match with Logan Paul that ended in disqualification. Despite his extensive experience in professional grappling and MMA, Danis has been better known for his social media presence and off-cage antics. Dur ..read more

In an unexpected turn of events, the highly anticipated main event of Tezos WNO 21 has hit a roadblock as grappling sensation Gordon Ryan has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Lucas “Hulk.” The disappointing news comes in the wake of a training injury that has left the grappling community in suspense and fans eagerly awaiting updates on Ryan’s recovery. The Build-Up: Tezos WNO 21 was poised to showcase a clash of titans, with Gordon Ryan and Lucas “Hulk” set to headline the event on Thursday, November 30. Fans had been eagerly anticipating this high-stakes matchup, with b ..read more

Dillon Danis made a highly anticipated return to the world of combat sports in October 2022, marking his boxing debut against Logan Paul. Unfortunately, the outcome was not in his favor, resulting in a loss. This bout was particularly significant as it marked Danis’ first appearance since June 2019 when he participated in a Bellator event. During the period between these two fights, Danis had openly expressed his eagerness for additional matchups. However, for undisclosed reasons, no further fights materialized. After the defeat against Paul, exactly one month later, Danis surprised the combat ..read more

The highly anticipated women’s strawweight bout between Mackenzie Dern and Jessica Andrade at UFC 295 unfolded thrillingly at Madison Square Garden, culminating in a decisive TKO victory for Andrade in the second round. The opening round saw Mackenzie Dern initiating the action with a low kick, prompting Jessica Andrade to respond with a relentless flurry of strikes. Dern capitalized on the opportunity, executing a trip takedown, but Andrade quickly recovered to her feet. A standing guillotine choke attempt by Dern was thwarted by Andrade’s escape, setting the tone for an intense exchange. As ..read more

Mackenzie Dern’s journey to UFC 295 has been marked by more than just her impressive record and current strawweight ranking. The renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion recently disclosed that she navigated a divorce leading up to her victorious bout against Angela Hill in May. Despite securing a dominant win, Dern confessed to facing considerable mental struggles during the tumultuous period. Now, months after her divorce was finalized, Dern remains entangled in its aftermath. Speaking candidly at the UFC 295 media day, she revealed that a significant portion of her earnings from the upco ..read more

The Inaugural ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion In an electrifying showdown at ONE Fight Night 16: Haggerty vs. Andrade, Tye Ruotolo etched his name into the annals of sports history as the first-ever ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion. On Friday, November 3, this American prodigy showcased his remarkable skills in a dominant unanimous decision victory over the formidable Magomed Abdulkadirov. The stage for this historic clash was none other than the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and the world watched in awe as Ruotolo made history. T ..read more

In an unexpected twist, tech mogul Mark Zuckerberg’s journey into the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has hit a major roadblock. The billionaire recently suffered an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury, necessitating surgery to rectify the damage. While celebrity interest in martial arts is not uncommon, Zuckerberg’s commitment to the sport sets him apart from most of his peers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck) Zuckerberg’s approach to his martial arts training is far from the casual engagement often seen in celebritie ..read more

Mikey Musumeci, widely recognized as one of the premier grapplers in the world, has signaled his interest in making his MMA debut towards the latter part of 2024. This transition has been on the horizon since he inked a contract with ONE Championship. While the initial motive was to pursue a championship in their submission grappling division, it’s no secret that ONE Championship encourages specialists to venture into MMA. Musumeci has wholeheartedly embraced this concept and has even initiated Muay Thai training shortly after his promotional debut. View this post on Instagram A post shared ..read more

A parent from the Grappling Industries tournament in Detroit, Michigan, attacked the referee. The post Parent Attacks Referee During Jiu-Jitsu Tournament appeared first on Jiu-Jitsu Times ..read more

Khamzat Chimaev’s recent victory at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi saw him defeat Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision. Chimaev’s exceptional wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) skills were on full display as he executed multiple takedowns and even came close to securing various choke submissions during the bout. Following this impressive victory, Khamzat Chimaev’s BJJ instructor, Alan ‘Finfou’ Nascimento, recognized his prowess in the art and decided to promote him to the esteemed rank of brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The promotion to a brown belt in BJJ is a significant milestone, signifying a ..read more