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….

No-gi jiu-jitsu grappling match featuring submission wrestling techniques similar to Craig Jones Invitational competitors
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Craig Jones BJJ: How He Disrupted Pro Grappling

Craig Jones didn’t just start a new grappling event. He detonated a bomb under the entire professional jiu-jitsu establishment, forced a reckoning with athlete pay, and single-handedly proved that combat sports entertainment and elite-level grappling don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) burst onto the scene in 2024 and immediately reshaped…

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…

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…

UFC BJJ 2026: Champions, Results & What’s Next
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UFC BJJ 2026: Champions, Results & What’s Next

UFC BJJ 6 delivered exactly what the promotion needed heading into its second year: title defenses, controversial decisions, and a marquee debut that left fans demanding more. Held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on March 12, 2026, the eight-bout card crowned a new women’s champion, saw the light heavyweight king retain his throne,…

Aoki and Woj Lock Knee Exploding
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50/50 Guard BJJ: Aoki Lock Setup & Escapes

The 50/50 position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu presents a unique challenge where both practitioners have equal chances of submission. This post explores the dynamics of the 50/50 position, the risks involved, and techniques such as the Aoki Lock and the Woj Lock, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, speed, and safety in practice. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is…

Comeback Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen
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Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen: Greatest UFC Comeback

The UFC Middleweight championship fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen (UFC 117 August 7, 2010) is celebrated as one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Despite being dominated for most of the match, Silva secured a last-minute victory with a triangle choke submission, showcasing his resilience and skill. This match is often regarded…