BJJ is the acronym for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the martial art derivate from the original Jiu Jitsu from Japan. It grew in popularity in the mid 90′s with the Gracie Family and the first editions of UFC when MMA legend Royce Gracie won all his fights by submission showing the world the power and effectiveness [...]

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UFC event teaser videos are well known for the action, good music and fighters having a go at each other. This time UFC marketers innovated an created a blockbuster trailer for the UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz. The MMA community has already labelled as the best UFC teaser/trailer ever. It is a clever compilation of [...]

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While stumbling for some MMA fights during my lunch break today I came across this super-fast submission that ended the fighting in less than 10 seconds which made me wonder. Is this the fastest submission in MMA history? The bold fighter in black and white trunks goes for a take down but sadly leaves his [...]

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What a year it has been for MMA fans so far, we are only half way through the year and we’ve seen many exciting fights that not only limited to UFC events. This amazing KO comes from M1 Challenge 26 and it will sure make to the top 3 MMA KOs of the season. This [...]

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As usual de UFC website has listed what they’ve considered to be the top 5 UFC fights so far this year as part of the UFC unofficial half year awards. These fights kept me on the edge of my seat and are the main reason I love MMA. 5 – Edson Barboza (BRA) vs Anthony [...]

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The ban on Chael Sonnen has been lifted and the controversial MMA fighter is cleared to fight again. Right before the ban was lifted he gave an interview to Ariel Helwani and once again did not spare his thoughts. A few days after that interview as filmed it was announced that Sonnen will be fighting [...]

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The biggest mixed martial arts events on the planet, the UFC has returned to cradle of MMA or should I say Vale-Tudo. The last time the UFC was held in Brazil dates back to October 1998 – “UFC Brazil: Ultimate Brazil”. Yesterday during a press conference in Rio UFC president Dana White its CEO Lorenzo [...]

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This past Sunday (22 May) Murilo “Ninja” Rua retired from pro MMA after over 10 years of fighting as pro MMA fighter. The Brazilian, who is brother to former UFC Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, announced his retirement after a knockout loss by Tom Watson during their recent middleweight title fight at BAMMA 6. Murilo Ninja [...]

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If you just started or are planning to start training MMA (mixed martial arts) I recommend you read my Beginners Guide to MMA Training. In this article you will find detailed information about the MMA training gear to get you started. I have only started to MMA training five months ago so I consider a [...]

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Following the success of its first edition, the UK’s first and only 100% charitable martial arts event is back for its second edition. MA Tournament is a professional, multi-style, family orientated Martial Arts where 100% of the profits are donated to charity. This year the event will be a joint venture between PROACTION Martial Arts [...]

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