I used to be a bouncer - now I'm a UFC title contender

Ffion Davies, 31, is a leading competitor in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning multiple championships.

Max Holloway awarded jiu-jitsu black belt after UFC 326 loss

Max Holloway lost one belt at UFC 326 but gained another in the aftermath of the fight.
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Max Holloway awarded BJJ black belt after UFC 326 loss against Charles Oliveira

Max Holloway was rewarded for showing incredible submission defense against Charles Oliveira. Holloway put his BMF title on the line against Oliveira in the main event at UFC 326 on Saturday. "Blessed ...
Bleacher Report

History of Jiu Jitsu: Grappling Arts Begin To Blend in MMA

In 1996, American-based Mixed Martial Arts was a quickly growing sport. While the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) had been founded in the name of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the defining martial art of ...
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Teen jiu-jitsu prodigy explains decision to stay away from UFC after weighing all options

Being connected to the UFC isn’t a top priority for every top-level martial artist, even though it’s the sport’s biggest stage. Dana White is set to debut Zuffa Boxing later today at the newly renamed ...
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Tye Ruotolo praises ONE Championship’s submission grappling ruleset: “The best place to showcase jiu-jitsu”

BJJ black belt Tye Ruotolo loves competing in ONE Championship as they are given flexibility as athletes, which, in turn, ...
The Gaston Gazette

Retired MMA fighter opens jiu-jitsu studio in Gastonia

Former professional MMA fighter Joe Solecki is opening a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Gastonia. The Solecki Jiu Jitsu Academy, co-owned with his wife Kacey, opens on Nov. 3. Solecki has practiced ...