It took Jessica "Evil" Eye (9-1) just :58 seconds to submit Bellator strawweight women's champ Zoila Frausto Gurgel (12-2) with a standing arm triangle choke at Bellator 83 back in December. Speaking with ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com), Jessica explained what the win meant to her: "It was the greatest moment of my life. I feel like people finally gave me the respect that I deserve after I got that. And I think that people think that I didn't have a submission game, so it kind of shut them up. Zoila kind of fell right into it too, and the height advantage that I had over her really made it a lot easier for me to get it." Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionIntroducing the ProMMAnow.com Monthly MMA Awards
ProMMAnow.com wants to hear from you, the mixed martial arts fan. We want you to tell us those fighters who impress you most. Read More »
MMA techniques: One-arm guillotine from half guard by Kenny Florian
Now that BJJ black belt Kenny Florian has retired from active competition from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he has more time to do things like show you how to do a one-arm guillotine choke from half guard. ProMMAnow.com's own Dan "The Wolfman" Theodore assists Mr. Florian with the demonstration. 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 »
Photo of the Day: The worst BJJ injury you may ever see
We have seen several memorable instances throughout MMA history of injuries that occurred when fighters refused to tap out. This one ranks up there right at the top as one of the worst. Read More »
The MMA Outsider Podcast ep. 2: The paltry endurance of Bobby Lashley, Phil Davis’ performance, Eddie Alvarez vs. Pat Curran
John Buhl and Richard Anderson Mann are back for the second episode of the MMA Outsider Podcast. Read More »
Breaking down the Nick Diaz armlock vs. Cyborg (video)
BJJ black belt and former UFC fighter Jeff Joslin breaks down the technique Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz used for his armbar submission win over Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos. Read More »
Grappling Fix: UFC Fan Expo Superfight; Shayna Baszler vs Penny Thomas *VIDEO*
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – One of the Super Fights at the UFC Fan Expo 2010 Grapplers Quest tournament last weekend was this match-up on Friday, May 28, between MMA standout Shayna Baszler, who trains under Josh Barnett, and Gracie Humaita’s ... Read More »
This is MMA! – a “Gameness Fighting Championship 6″ highlight reel
This highlight reel is from the action that went down at “Gameness Fighting Championship 6″ on Feb. 20, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn., as Team Lloyd Irvin and Nashville MMA showed why they are developing some of the top talent in ... Read More »
Eddie Bravo vs. Royler Gracie – ADCC Fight Video
This is why Eddie Bravo is so well-respected within the jiu-jitsu community. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.608852&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] more about “Eddie Bravo vs Royler Gracie – Mundia…“, posted with vodpod Here’s a good interview with Eddie Bravo if you’d like to learn more about ... Read More »
Shinya Aoki vs. Katsuhiko Nagata – DREAM 4 (Video)
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.605273&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about “Shiny Aoki vs. Katsuhiko Nagata (PRID…“, posted with vodpod Grappling and Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts take note, Shinya Aoki knows submissions. Watch as Aoki submits his opponent with an omaplata from the mount position. The omaplata is ... Read More »
BAS RUTTEN COMMENTS ON KIMBO SLICE VS. JAMES THOMPSON FIGHT (VIDEO)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReFGCmr_QOw&rel=0] Here’s an interview Jake Shields did with Bas Rutten right after the Elite XC fight Kimbo Slice and James “The Colossus” Thompson. Bas seemed to think the fight was stopped too early also. Bas also says Kimbo didn’t cross ... Read More »