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Sources: Tony Ferguson to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223

MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani annunced that unnamed sources have confirmed a much anticipated Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov matchup. The fight will take place at UFC 223 in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center on April 7th. Russian news outlet TASS first reported the fight though at the time, no location was mentioned. News on this is still […]

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Reports: UFC Books First Show in Russia

The first-ever UFC show in Russia is set to happen as early as September, as the event has already been scheduled in one of the biggest arenas in Moscow, RT Sport has learned from the venue. Staff at Moscow’s Olympiyskiy Stadium (Olympic Stadium), which has a capacity of up to 35,000 spectators, confirmed to RT […]

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BJJ Techniques

Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Technique of the Week | Scissor Sweep

This week’s technique of the week is the Scissor Sweep… The scissor sweep is great for turning the tables on an attacker who is on top of you. With very little moving parts and a high rate of success the scissor sweep a great go to move. You’ll learn: 1) How to get control of […]

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Ask A BJJ Black Belt | Are You For or Against Open Mat Sessions?

Welcome to another week’s episode of “Ask A BJJ Black Belt”In this episode of “Ask a Black Belt” Professor Mikal tackles the question…”Are you for or against Open Mat sessions?”For anyone who might not know, an open mat in the world of BJJ is an open training session at which there is no organized instruction. Instead participants […]

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Competition MMA UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor Trade Shots on Social Media

After Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated a top fighter in Edson Barboza at UFC 219, it didn’t take long for the war of words to heat up with ‘The Notorious’ one Conor McGregor. Shortly after a lopsided win, McGregor did what McGregor does and took to Twitter calling Khabib’s performance ‘dog sh-t’. He also suggested that if Khabib wanted a fight, he should […]

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Ask A Black Belt: My kid is a little out of control, can BJJ help?

In this episode of “Ask A Black Belt”, Professor Mikal answers the question: “My kid is a little out of control, can BJJ help? You’ll learn: – Life tools kids can learn from BJJ – How BJJ training helps children overcome obstacles on and off the mat – How BJJ can give your child a […]

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BJJ Feel Good Kids

Children’s Book Teaches Kids About Brazilian Jiu Jitsu To Become Bullyproof

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the best way to bullyproof your child. I say this all the time, but seeing a child transform to a confident leader in the community through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something to behold. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gives them the confidence they need, and every child that enrolls in a BJJ class […]

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BJJ Curated

Jiu Jitsu Submitted As An Olympic Sport by Jiu Jitsu International Federation

News emerged a few days ago that a major international sporting body overseeing grappling has ordered its member federations to prepare for Olympic accreditation and submit Jiu Jitsu as an Olympic Sport. The news was first reported by jiu-jitsu commentator Mohammed Al Housani, who is an analyst and presenter for Abu Dhabi TV. Al Housani […]

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BJJ Techniques

Aces Technique of the Week: Choke Series

To finish off 2017’s Technique of the Week series we’re going to show you a couple of our “Best of The Best” from the Aces Jiu Jitsu Club technique vault. This episode will cover 3 chokes and 2 armbar attacks from the back position. Here’s what you’ll learn: – My first choke I learned using […]

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MMA Fighter Anna Dempster Set to Fight Internet Troll

In case you don’t know who Anna Dempster is she is a MMA fighter who recently decided to take an internet troll named Kristopher Zylinski up on his offer. See, Zylinski doesn’t seem to believe that a female MMA fighter has and chance whatsoever against a man … specifically him. The folks at McDojoLife (Facebook page) made the match […]