Conor McGregor Weight Cut

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Conor McGregor Fought Nick Diaz Without Putting on Weight Most believe that when Conor McGregor fought Nick Diaz at Welterweight that he put on extra mass. McGregor added to the belief by stating: “It’s a nice feeing, steaks everyday for me, steaks for breakfast, steaks for lunch, steaks for brunch. Grass-fed, massaged beef all day long…. Read more »

The Classic Gracie Jiu Jitsu Takedowns

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In the early days of the UFC, Royce Gracie was able to use jiu jitsu takedowns on many of his opponents with relative ease. The way he commonly did so was with one of the standard Gracie Jiu Jitsu techniques: the double leg takedown. Anyone seriously interested in being able to bring a fight to the ground… Read more »

Why Should I Learn MMA?

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Knowing how to fight is an important skill to have. But aside from that, you might be wondering, “Why should I learn MMA?” Believe it or not, MMA can provide you with a wide range of practical benefits. In the following sections, we’ll talk more about what they are. Reason #1: Training MMA Relieves Stress… Read more »

What Do You Learn In MMA Training?

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What Do You Learn MMA Training? What does a typical MMA practice look like? What should you expect physically? These are a few of the many questions that most aspiring fighters are going to have regarding this sport. Below, we’re going to help outline some of the exercises and drills that you should expect when… Read more »

Where Does BJJ Come From?

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Most people think that BJJ comes from Brazil (hence the name, “Brazilian” jiu-jitsu). But Where does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Come From? really? If you trace its origins back far enough, you’ll notice that it actually comes from Japan. Around 1914, a man by the name of Esai Maeda arrive in Brazil in an attempt to establish… Read more »