2016 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu Championships – Casual fan preview with Tom DeBlass
This weekend, the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship goes down in Long Beach, California. It features an abundance of elite grapplers, from white belts to black…
Roy Billington Archives: 05/2016
Free fight: Jake Shields and AJ Agazarm almost come to blows at Polaris 3
On April 2nd, Polaris 3 went down in the UK. While many may remember Polaris 3 for its amazing main event between Garry Tonon and…
Video: Polaris scraps sub-only rules, introduces judges
The times are changing for Polaris Professional Jiu-Jitsu Invitational. After running 3 submission-only events, Polaris have decided to introduce judges decisions for the 4th edition…
Buchecha scraps Gracie rematch at Metamoris 7
The rumors are true, Buchecha will not be appearing at Metamoris 7. Since the super-match between Buchecha and the ever-exciting Roger Gracie was announced, there…
UFC 198 fight card primer: Jacare Souza vs. Vitor Belfort
In the co-main event of this weekend’s UFC 198 card, former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort (25-11 MMA, 14-7 UFC) faces off against former…
UFC 198 fight card primer: Cris Cyborg vs. Leslie Smith
The main card of UFC 198 has a special catchweight attraction – former Strikeforce champion Cris Cyborg (15-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is making her long-awaited…
Jiu Jitsu Journey: Tom DeBlass on his fighting orgins and future with ADCC
When it comes to grappling, there are few people more influential than Tom DeBlass. DeBlass, a former World No-Gi champion, two-time ADCC trials winner, and…
Conor McGregor hires 24/7 security team following death threats
After a career defining year in 2015, things haven’t quite went to plan for Crumlin’s Conor McGregor this year. In March, he was submitted in…
BE Film Review: Team Foxcatcher is a must-watch for fight fans
The story surrounding the death of former Olympic champion Dave Schultz is one of the most intriguing in sports history. Netflix’s new original documentary, “Team…