BJJ in Russia: a panorama of the gentle art in the World Cup’s host country
When black-belt Ali Magomedov pulled guard, swept with help from the lapel and then finished Bruno Frazatto on June 30th in an ACB event in…
Sambo
Even Bruce Willis knows fights end up on the ground
Ask a Gracie why Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective set of self-defense techniques in existence. The answer will invariably include: “Well, 90% of all fights…
Anderson Silva or Fedor Emelianenko? Who’s the best in the world to you?
In 2002, ten years ago, the man considered the best MMA fighter of all times made his debut against the planet’s big boys, at the…
Rewatch the 6 greatest submissions by Fedor Emelianenko
For the good of his weary body and anxious daughters, the legend Fedor Emelianenko announced his retirement last Friday after knocking out Pedro Rizzo at…
Good sambo stylists got armbars too
In the under-74 kg final between Kurzhev and Papov at the Sambo World Championship there was one submission that turned a lot of heads. Check…
“Fedor really didn’t have a chance”
Following 40-some-year-old Dan Henderson's win over Fedor Emelianenko at last Saturday's Strikeforce show, our reporter Nalty Junior remembered a chat he had with the two-time…
Wilson Reis fight live on U.S. MTV this Saturday
For Jiu-Jitsu and MMA fans, Saturday night isn't just about Shogun and Jon Jones. The 37th installment of Bellator FC will feature Wilson Reis (11w,…
Russian beast trains grappling in Rio
Igor Vasilyev put on a takedown clinic at the last No-Gi Brazilian Nationals and now wants to take off in MMA.
Grapple for pride and prize money in Indonesia
The Indonesian Grappling Federation extends a cordial invitation to all martial artists for the 6th Indonesian Submission Championship, to take place November 20, 2010 at Cilandak Townsquare , Jakarta. The…
Fedor’s lone loss
In Japan, heavyweight TK Kosaka managed an achievement unmatched to this day: he left the ring victorious after facing Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum faces Fedor: “It would be best to fight from the top”
Ever since his last StrikeForce win, when he beat Antonio “Pezao” Silva in November of 2009, Fabricio Werdum has been awaiting confirmation from the organization…
Arona vs Fedor – who won?
Fedor Emelianenko and Ricardo Arona faced off 10 years ago, in December of 2000, and ended in a unanimous decision. Do you agree with the result?