Nicky Rod BJJ: UFC Debut vs Elder Cruz at UFC BJJ 6
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Nicky Rod BJJ: UFC Debut vs Elder Cruz at UFC BJJ 6

Nick “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez, arguably the most bankable star in competitive grappling right now, has officially signed with UFC BJJ. The promotion announced his debut during UFC Mexico on Saturday, confirming he will face two-time IBJJF no-gi world champion Elder Cruz at UFC BJJ 6 on March 12 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas….

MMA wrestling takedowns collage showing Khabib Nurmagomedov ground and pound and GSP double leg
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Best Wrestlers in UFC: Why Wrestling Dominates MMA

Step inside any UFC octagon on any given fight night and you’ll notice a pattern. The fighters who control where the action happens are almost always the ones who get their hands raised. Wrestling has become the single most valuable martial art in mixed martial arts, and the numbers back it up in ways that…

Charles Oliveira inside the UFC octagon under the lights during a championship fight
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Holloway vs Oliveira: The BJJ Gi Training Edge

UFC 326 lands this Saturday, March 7, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and fight fans are buzzing about the main event: BMF champion Max Holloway defending his title against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. But what’s got the MMA and BJJ community talking even more than the fight itself is how Holloway has…

Zabit Magomedsharipov official promo photo ACBJJ grappling debut
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Zabit Magomedsharipov: UFC Return via ACBJJ Grappling

Zabit himself posted a training video on Instagram with the caption: “6 years have passed, but my hands are still reaching for it.” Why Grappling Instead of MMA? The shift to grappling makes sense for several reasons. First, submission grappling is less physically demanding than MMA—no strikes to absorb, no weight cuts to the extreme…

K guard demonstrated by Marshall Stamper and Tahric Finn
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K Guard BJJ: Complete Technique & Drill Guide

This post provides detailed guide on how to effectively use the K-guard in grappling. This understanding is guided by including drills and techniques for understanding and practicing this position. K-guard is a crucial position in grappling that can provide significant advantages when executed correctly. This guide will walk you through the essential techniques and drills…