Heel Hook BJJ: How to Attack and Defend

Heel Hook BJJ: How to Attack and Defend

Few submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu carry the same mystique—or the same fear factor—as the heel hook. A twisting leg attack that targets the knee’s ligaments through rotational force on the heel, it has gone from being a banned and misunderstood technique to the most talked-about submission in competitive grappling. The heel hook didn’t just earn…

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway face off before UFC 326 BMF title fight
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Charles Oliveira Dominates Max Holloway to Claim BMF Title at UFC 326

Charles “Do Bronxs” Oliveira authored a grappling masterclass to defeat Max “Blessed” Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and claim the BMF championship at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Brazilian became the fourth fighter in UFC history to hold the symbolic belt and the first to…

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….