A seven-month process hosted over six continents to qualify for the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi next month ended last week in Gramado, Brazil. San Diego was one of the host cities to the trials not that long ago. That the southern California city is one of the host sites is entirely fitting. It was there, while watching an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pay-per-view telecast almost two decades ago, that Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed conceived the idea that changed the landscape of grappling arts forever. Read More »

Mixed martial arts pioneer Royce Gracie talks with ProMMAnow.com about the growth of MMA, if it's still possible to fight multiple bouts in one night, his most memorable fight of all time and much more. Read More »

The History Happens May 10 on Blu-ray™ and DVD BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Considered the most important fighter in mixed martial arts history, Royce Gracie is a legend in the sport he helped define. On May 10, Anchor Bay Entertainment ... Read More »

Well, this is it. Two hours and four fights and we will know who is the newest Ultimate Fighter. We have been teased with the possible return of “Kimbo” all season since his elimination, and will find out tonight if ... Read More »

This is a pretty cool look at the impact the UFC has had upon the sport of mixed martial arts. This video entitled “UFC 100: We’re Just Getting Started,” gives a broad overview of the company from it’s Gracie origins ... Read More »

When I first heard of Topps teaming up with the UFC, I was excited. Being a huge MMA fan, and a former sports card addict, I had mixed feelings about my own participation in collecting these cards. Needless to say, ... Read More »