Bia Mesquita on Five Grappling win, expectations for the Pan
Beatriz Mesquita, 25, shone last weekend in San Diego, California. In a Five Grappling event, the Gracie Humaitá fighter won her six-minute superfight with Talita…
Interviews
Xande Ribeiro talks retirement, explains the concept of pressure in BJJ
Two-time absolute world champion Alexandre Ribeiro (2006/08) is still competing at the highest level. But the 36-year-old isn't getting any younger, and he acknowledges the…
Sitting champ Bia Mesquita on training with Letícia Ribeiro for the Pan
The town of Irvine, Calif., will welcome on March 15 some of the greatest BJJ fighters in the world. One of the biggest stars of…
Mackenzie Dern on challenges of training and how she overcame them
Mackenzie Dern is among today’s biggest names in BJJ, and has been serving as inspiration to many girls starting out. She’s been also doing great…
Fernando Tererê and drugs: “I thought I’d never wear a gi again”
Brazilian cable show Sensei Sportv went on air last weekend with a special episode on the moving story of Fernando Tererê, from the top of…
Ronaldo Jacaré on why he gets punched so seldom
At 37, Ronaldo Jacaré is living the highest point in his MMA career. Nine of his last ten fights were won by him, and only…
Demian Maia on who taught him well-rounded BJJ, and how important it is to pass knowledge on
Demian Maia is a born competitor, but the ADCC champion also enjoys teaching. Professor Maia, nowadays a UFC fighter, tries to balance his training and…
World champion Gezary Matuda on training with mentor Anderson Silva
Three-time BJJ world champion Gezary Matuda recently helped with Anderson Silva's ground training for his bout against Derek Brunson next Saturday the 11th. Matuda, of…
Ronaldo Jacaré eyes rematch with Romero, analyzes Demian Maia’s BJJ
Set to fight Tim Boetsch at UFC 208 on Feb. 11, two-time absolute world champion Ronaldo Jacaré talked to the press this week. Just like…
“Big Dog” Almeida’s thoughts on how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu impacts your life [video]
https://youtu.be/qn_t_Kd963I Filmed by Samuel Rivera, "Embraced" is an insight from BJJ black belt Ricardo Almeida into how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu changed himself, and what's the impact…
Interview: Augusto Tanquinho on UFC win, ADCC plans
The newest world BJJ champion to join the UFC, Augusto Tanquinho, started 2017 on the right foot. After a losing debut that also injured him,…
Marcus Buchecha on newly heavyweight Leandro Lo: “Still fast”
Four-time absolute world champion Marcus Buchecha spent a week in Sao Paulo training with Leandro Lo, who will debut as a heavyweight this weekend at…