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Arman Tsarukyan dominated Benson Henderson in a grappling match at the Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 18, finishing Henderson with an arm-triangle choke in the final minute, showcasing his youth and speed advantage.
Former WWE star Tom Pestock, known as Baron Corbin, won a silver medal in the Master 2 Ultra Heavy division at the IBJJF Tampa International Open 2024. Since leaving WWE, Pestock has focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, training at Rudos BJJ in Florida. Despite losing in the finals to Franck Alphonse, Pestock remains determined to pursue gold in future competitions, showcasing his skills beyond wrestling.
Georges St-Pierre discusses the impact of UFC's involvement in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and highlights his favorite matchup ahead of commentating at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5. Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja talks about his favorite fights in the Octagon, while Gordon Ryan previews the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 and discusses the impact of UFC's involvement in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
There is talk of a potential cage match between Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla’s Elon Musk. UFC President Dana White has gone on record to say that the two are “Dead serious” about this matchup. If it does happen, who should you place your wagers on? Elon Musk is 51 years old, and most sources say he is about six-feet tall, with a weight reported between 180-200 pounds. That is a substantial size advantage over Mark Zuckerberg who is 38 years old, about 5-foot-7 and around 155 pounds. Overall, Zuckerberg has a skillset advantage while Elon brings a power advantage.
Mark Zuckerberg won gold and silver medals in his first-ever Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament held in Woodside, California. The Meta CEO got into mixed martial arts training during the COVID-19 pandemic and fell in love with it. Zuckerberg shared video of his training last fall and got compliments from multiple fighters. After his success over the weekend, there's a chance it won't be the last time Zuckerberg tries his hand at a competition.
Facebook founder and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg won gold and silver medals in his first grappling competition after taking up Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a hobby during the pandemic. Zuckerberg thanked his trainers and UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski for the shorts he wore during the competition. Several fighters congratulated Zuckerberg on his performance and offered to work with him in the future.
Facebook and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg won gold and silver medals at his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in California. The 38-year-old tech billionaire took up the sport during the pandemic and received support from high-profile athletes, including former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Other celebrities who have taken up the sport include actors Ashton Kutcher, Jason Statham, Russell Brand, and Tom Hardy.