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Dylan GALEA
Two decisive victories, an unexpected arm wrestling match, and a taste of explosive semifinals Keywords: UFC BJJ Road to the Title episode 6, Andy Varela, Nathan Haddad, Danilo Moreira, Mauricio Rios, semifinals, submission, Jiu-Jitsu, 10th Planet, Team Musumeci, Team Gabriel. 🔄 Episode 5 Recap: What You Need to Know Jason Nolf pushed Elijah Carlton to … Read more
When jiu-jitsu meets wrestling… and the unexpected strikes hard The Episode of ContrastsTwo fights, two atmospheres. Between the controversy of a split decision and the drama of a catastrophic weight cut, episode 5 of UFC BJJ Road to the Title reveals the human soul of high-level sport. Less spectacular perhaps, but infinitely revealing. The Wrestler … Read more
🔁 Previously on…After Davis Assare’s explosive footlock victory over Austin Oranday, ufc bjj road to the title episode 4 takes us to the lightweight division for a fascinating duel: Gianni Grippo (Team Gabriel), 33-year-old New York veteran, versus Carlos Henrique (Team Musumeci), hungry young Brazilian. A clash of generations and philosophies that promises fireworks. 🇺🇸 … Read more
🔁 Previously on…After Isaac Doederlein’s surprise victory over Keith Krikorian, ufc bjj episode 3 takes us into a completely different duel: the welterweight showdown between Davis Asare (seed #3, Team Musumeci) and Austin Oranday (seed #6, Team Gabriel). An explosive clash between two hungry young talents with opposing styles and touching stories. Two Origins, One … Read more
The Confirmation Episode UFC BJJ episode 2 of “Road to the Title” opens with an effective recap: Andrew Tackett was decisive in episode 1, securing his semi-final spot with a rear naked choke in less than one round. This time, category and atmosphere change: lightweights (155 lbs) take center stage with a duel as technical … Read more
UFC BJJ Road: A Historic Opening Episode 1 of Road to the Title from UFC BJJ Road opens with archival footage of Royce Gracie dominating his opponents in the early UFCs. The nod is clear: jiu-jitsu launched the modern era of combat sports, and today, the UFC wants to give it back its rightful place … Read more
Disqualified within seconds at the 2024 Worlds, world champion a year later with a fractured hand, then a fourth title in 2026 without letting a single match go the distance. Tainan Dalpra’s comeback is not just a story about medals. It is a rebuild, filmed from the inside. Long Beach, California, June 2024. Tainan Dalpra, … Read more
The Game-Changing Announcement: UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Arrives The UFC has just crossed a historic milestone by announcing the launch of UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the new live event series that promises to revolutionize our sport. This initiative marks the official entry of the MMA giant into the pure Brazilian jiu-jitsu universe, with global ambitions that will … Read more
Two sessions a week. That’s the reality for most people who train BJJ twice a week — or even less. Between work, family and everything else, very few practitioners can afford to live on the mats five or six days a week. And yet, the common myth persists: if you’re not training daily, you’re not … Read more
Five adult belts, eight to twelve years to black, and a single judge: your coach. BJJ belts cannot be bought and are not earned through exams. This guide lays out the order of the ranks, the minimum times and ages set by the IBJJF, and what is expected of you at each stage, from white … Read more
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