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Feed SubscriptionLook who can grapple: Pat Barry wins via armbar *VIDEO*
Patrick "HD" Barry. UFC heavyweight. Kickboxer from hell. Running-back legs. Seven of his eight wins have been by knockout. Three of those knockouts were due to leg kicks. Read More »
Erik Paulson sees dead people
In addition to being one of the most knowledgeable and truly well-rounded martial arts instructors in the world today, Erik Paulson has another very unique quality about him. He sees dead people. That's right, ghosts. Read More »
Shinya Aoki vs. Kron Gracie headline Metamoris II
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 »
Gabriel Gonzaga disappointed with UFC heavyweight division’s lack of BJJ skills
When Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga talks about BJJ, you want to listen. And when he talks about BJJ for MMA, you definitely want to listen. UFC caliber Heavyweights are a rare breed as it is. But UFC caliber Heavyweights with a high level submission game are like unicorns. Read More »
Battle of the sexes: Gegard Mousasi vs. Ronda Rousey
There's a 99.9% probability that there will never be a man vs. woman bout in the UFC. But there's also a 99.9% probability that if there ever is, Ronda Rousey would be the first to sign up for it. Read More »
Dana White UFC 155 video blog: Joe Lauzon vs. Nick ‘The Tooth’
Like Santa Claus on Christmas, UFC President Dana White gives a smack-talker the gift of stepping in the cage with UFC 155-pound submission wizard Joe Lauzon. Read More »
Zoila Gurgel says she’ll be back after loss to Jessica Eye; chokes out opponent next day at Grapplers Quest
Zoila Frausto Gurgel fought her third straight bout at flyweight (125 lbs.) Friday night at Bellator 83 in Atlantic City, N.J. where she faced fellow Buckeye Jessica "Evil" Eye. Read More »
Bench Press Throws for Explosive Power
You have been training on the mats for months, maybe years, yet your opponent is always stronger than you. You both have the same amount of technique, skill and experience, yet you feel over-powered at every turn. Read More »
The Vidonic Chronicles: My trip to the Jean Jacques Machado Tri-State Open
"Little" Patricia Vidonic recounts her experience traveling to the Buckeye State to compete at the Jean Jacques Machado Tri-State Open grappling tournament in this week's blog. Read More »
BJJHQ Deal of the Day: Fuji BJJ Gi
BJJHQ's Deal of the Day is for a top quality Fuji Jiu Jitsu Gi for just $60. Patches are included but not sewed on. If you want patches on your gi, put them wherever you'd like or leave them off. Read More »
The Vidonic Chronicles: Happy Halloween
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. This weekend I will be in the Cincinnati area competing in the Jean Jaques Machado Tri State Open. It is being hosted by the Reed Academy of Martial Arts. 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 »
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 »
‘Jacare’ talks KO win over Derek Brunson and future with Strikeforce
ProMMAnow.com caught up with Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza after his first round knockout win over Derek Brunson at "Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman" to discuss the win and what's next for him under the Strikeforce banner. Read More »