Last year's Metamoris event was a huge success. ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) was on the scene and brought back interviews with all the stars. As promised, the pro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu invitational is returning with another stacked card. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionRoyal vision that led to growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi and the World
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 »
Girl-Jitsu to host South Florida’s first all-female MMA training camp
South Florida female mixed martial arts company organizes women’s training camp in Hollywood – Saturday, March 9 (HOLLYWOOD, Fla.) February 27, 2013 – Girl-Jitsu (http://www.girl-jitsu.com), a female mixed-martial arts (MMA) company based in Miami Beach, announced today the launch of ... Read More »
Report: Two Lloyd Irvin students accused in rape case
Two Lloyd Irvin students have been arrested for rape according to a report by ABC Affiliate WJLA. Read More »
Jeff Glover Metamoris post-fight interview *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com talks with BJJ black belt and no-gi specialist Jeff Glover following his match with Caio Terra at the Metamoris Pro Invitational at San Diego State University. Read More »
Spend 90 minutes getting to know Eddie Bravo: London Real
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo talks about his music career, how he got into martial arts, BJJ, working for the UFC, marijuana and so much more. Read More »
Metamoris post-event interview with promoter Ralek Gracie *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com talks with Metamoris promoter Ralek Gracie to get his thoughts on the event, having family members on the card and the future of the BJJ pro organization. Read More »
Dean Lister Metamoris post-fight interview *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com talks with UFC vet and 2011 Abu Dhabi champion Dean Lister following his no-gi match with Xande Ribeiro which ended in a draw at Metamoris. Read More »
The Metamoris videos
Watch as 12 of the world's top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialists face off at Metamoris where there are no points, a 20-minute time limit and the only way to win is by submission. Read More »
Andre Galvao Metamoris post-fight interview: ‘I fight to win’ *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com talks with Strikeforce veteran and 2011 Abu Dhabi champion Andre Galvao after going the distance with Ryron Gracie at the Metamoris Pro Invitational. Read More »
Rafael Lovato Jr. talks win over Kayron Gracie at Metamoris *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com talks with highly decorated BJJ black belt Rafael Lovato Jr. following his submission win over Kayron Gracie at the Metamoris Pro Invitational 2012. Read More »
Xande Ribeiro Metamoris post-fight interview *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com talks with BJJ phenom Xande Ribeiro following his no-gi match with Dean "The Boogeyman" Lister at the Metamoris Pro Invitational in San Diego on Sunday. Read More »
Ryron Gracie talks going the distance with Andre Galvao at Metamoris *VIDEO*
Ryron Gracie talks with ProMMAnow.com about his philosophy of "keep it playful", why he considers going the distance with Galvao a victory and why getting submitted can be positive. Read More »
Kron Gracie talks win over Otavio Sousa at Metamoris *VIDEO*
ProMMAnow.com reporter Isaac Guzman caught up with Kron Gracie following his submission win over four-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Otavio Sousa on Sunday at Metamoris in San Diego, Calif. Read More »
Renzo Gracie preparing for a return to the UFC
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist Renzo Gracie has recently indicated he has plans of returning to the UFC octagon for a second time. The 45-year-old still has a desire to compete and with several fights still on his contract, it seems fans will get to see a Gracie in the UFC again soon. Read More »
Video: Cesar Gracie talks Nick Diaz vs. Braulio Estima
Prior to anyone knowing Stockton brawler Nick Diaz would pull a no-show against BJJ superstar Braulio Estima at the 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach on Saturday, ProMMAnow.com reporter Joe Gugelman caught up with Nick's coach and manager, Cesar Gracie, to talk about the match-up. Gracie also discussed Nick's trouble with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Nate Diaz's title shot. Read More »
BJJ icon Robert Drysdale on his role as coach and upcoming fight at Legacy Fighting
ProMMAnow.com talks with BJJ coach/MMA fighter Robert Drysdale about playing both the role of coach and fighter, why he pulled out of his last fight, when we can expect to see him back in action and more. Read More »
Technique of the week: Kimura from side control with Jeff Monson
In this week's "technique of the week" BJJ black belt and ADCC champion Jeff Monson is going to show you how to do a kimura from side control "Snowman" style. Read More »
Spotlight: Know this fighter – Alex Silva
ProMMAnow.com Asian correspondent Wesley De Souza profiles BJJ world champion and Evolve Fight Team member Alex Silva who competes at this weekend's ONE FC event. Read More »
Gracie Museum tour
Watch as Rorion Gracie walks Mauro Ranallo through the Gracie Museum while explaining the story behind significant items from the family's rich history. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com book review: Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques by Marcelo Garcia
ProMMAnow.com's Brian Furby takes a look at Victory Belt's Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques by Marcelo Garcia. Read More »
Grapplers Quest World Series in Las Vegas on November 19th
Grapplers Quest hosts the 2011 World Series of Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this Saturday (Nov. 19) at Sports Center (located at 121 East Sunset Road) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More »