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Josh Emmett Says UFC Pushing Kevin Vallejos Too Fast Ahead of UFC Vegas 114 Headliner

Veteran featherweight Josh Emmett believes his opponent for UFC Fight Night 269 has been elevated to main event status prematurely. The 41-year-old will face 24-year-old Argentinian prospect Kevin Vallejos in a five-round headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, and the experience gap between the two fighters has become a central talking

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Roy Dean on the History of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in North America

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Roy Dean recently discussed his research into the early development of BJJ in North America during a podcast conversation. The discussion covered the cultural transmission of martial arts from Japan, the practical effectiveness of judo in self-defense contexts, and the role of mentorship in martial arts development. Roy Dean’s Research on

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Training Submissions as Positions: A Scientific Approach to Improving Your BJJ Game

The traditional approach to submission training focuses on finishing techniques. However, a growing body of evidence from high-level practitioners suggests that treating submissions as positional frameworks rather than isolated attacks produces superior technical development and finishing rates. This methodology, recently discussed in depth between Stephan Kesting and Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models, represents a

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Jake Paul Offers Jon Jones Contract With Most Valuable Promotions After UFC Dispute

Jake Paul has publicly extended an offer to Jon Jones to join Most Valuable Promotions following Jones’ ongoing contract dispute with the UFC. The offer comes as Jones requests his release from the promotion after being excluded from the announced UFC White House card. Paul’s pitch centers on financial compensation and promotional opportunities that Jones

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Top 5 Performance Support Brands for Strength Athletes and Fighters

Last Updated: March 2026 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team In strength sports and combat athletics, optimizing recovery, improving power output, and supporting physical development requires more than just training volume. Many athletes integrate specialized performance support products into their protocols. This analysis examines five brands frequently discussed within strength training

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Attacks And Transitions From The Arm Saddle Position In BJJ

Last Updated: June 2026 | Reading Time: 8 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The arm saddle is an advanced control position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that isolates an opponent’s arm and creates multiple offensive opportunities. While less commonly discussed than back mount or side control, the arm saddle provides grapplers with a framework for attacking

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Taylor Starling vs Marisol Ruelas Set for Blood4Blood Bare Knuckle Debut

Last Updated: May 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has finalized the fight card for its inaugural Blood4Blood event on May 6, 2026, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. The card features a high-profile women’s matchup between two-time BKFC women’s world title challenger Taylor

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a white gi applies a Kimura grip from the top position to pass his opponent's half guard. Both athletes are focused, with the bottom player attempting to frame while the top player uses the armlock threat to clear the legs.

Using the Kimura to Pass Half Guard in BJJ: A Technical Breakdown

Last Updated: April2026 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The Kimura grip functions as more than a submission threat in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When used strategically from top half guard, it becomes a control mechanism that immobilizes the opponent and creates a clear pathway to side control. This technique combines submission pressure

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UFC Partners with FBI for Unprecedented Training Seminar at Quantico Academy

Last Updated: March 2026 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The UFC has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, bringing elite fighters to the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia. This two-day training seminar represents an unprecedented intersection between professional mixed martial arts and federal law

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A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a white gi controls an opponent from the technical mount position, transitioning into a collar choke. A black-belt instructor watches from the background in a modern martial arts academy.

6 High-Percentage Gi Chokes From Technical Mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Last Updated: April 2026 | Reading Time: 7 minutes | Author: ExpertFighter Editorial Team The technical mount is one of the most versatile and dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From this position, you have control over your opponent’s movement while remaining highly mobile, making it ideal for setting up submissions. Gi chokes are particularly effective

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