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Victor Hugo led B-Team to victory at CJI 2, winning a $1 million prize in a team jiu-jitsu competition, with a dramatic final decision based on a judges' tiebreaker after a draw against New Wave, and Helena Crevar winning a $100,000 women's tournament.
Marcus Buchecha, a legendary jiu-jitsu champion with a 5-1 MMA record, has signed with the UFC and will make his debut against Martin Buday on July 26 in Abu Dhabi at UFC Fight Night.
Former WWE star Baron Corbin, also known as Thomas Pestock, secured second place at the IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Tampa, Florida. Despite his disappointment at not winning gold, Corbin expressed determination to succeed in future competitions. Corbin, who had a notable 12-year WWE career, also reflected on his brief storyline with JBL, acknowledging it didn't meet expectations. His future in wrestling remains uncertain.
Gisele Bündchen addressed dating rumors in a recent interview, emphasizing her focus on learning jiu-jitsu for self-defense and embracing its philosophy and lifestyle. She expressed indifference to ongoing speculation about her private life, quoting a late friend's advice on not being affected by others' opinions. Bündchen also emphasized the importance of living authentically and not seeking validation from the outside world.
Mateusz Gamrot, after his win at UFC Vegas 79, called out former Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, expressing his desire to showcase his jiu-jitsu skills against the dangerous ground fighter. Gamrot, who is on a two-fight win streak, believes that Oliveira will lose his upcoming rematch against Islam Makhachev and is willing to wait until next year for the opportunity to fight him.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has made significant changes during the offseason to improve his performance and reduce the risk of injury. He took jiu-jitsu classes to learn how to fall properly and implemented the techniques during practice. Tagovailoa also focused on strength training, diet, and improving his throwing skills. His dedication has been noticed by teammates, and he has bulked up while maintaining his mobility.
Ahead of his title fight against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, Sean O'Malley's grappling skills have been questioned. However, O'Malley has previously showcased his grappling prowess in a Quintet grappling competition, where he submitted Takanori Gomi with a guillotine choke. While O'Malley's best chance of victory is a knockout, he will need his grappling skills to survive if Sterling takes the fight to the ground. Bookies have doubts about O'Malley's ability in grappling, with Sterling being the favorite.
English actor Tom Hardy has developed a deep love for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, dedicating himself to the martial art and training for hours each day. Despite his knee injury, Hardy began taking jiu-jitsu classes and has since become hooked, even winning a gold medal in a recent tournament. He continues to train, both privately and in group classes, and has inspired his stuntman to also practice jiu-jitsu. Hardy's dedication to the art has impressed his coach, Carlos Santos, who admires his commitment and love for the culture of jiu-jitsu.
Celebrities, including Mark Zuckerberg, are turning to jiu-jitsu and other martial arts for fitness and self-defense. The sport's popularity has grown in recent years, with many gyms offering classes for beginners. Jiu-jitsu is seen as a way to build strength, improve flexibility, and relieve stress.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to a cage match after a Twitter exchange. Zuckerberg responded to Musk's challenge with "Send me location" and Musk suggested the "Vegas Octagon". Zuckerberg recently won gold and silver medals in his first jiu-jitsu tournament. The exchange came after Musk tweeted about Earth being exclusively under Zuckerberg's thumb. Meta, Facebook's parent company, is reportedly working on a Twitter competitor potentially called Threads.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won a gold and silver medal in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, has transformed into a tan and shredded jiu-jitsu enthusiast who competes in tournaments and wins medals. He recently shared photos of himself competing in a jiu-jitsu tournament in California and thanked his coaches for their support. Zuckerberg has taken up mixed martial arts during the COVID-19 pandemic and has left behind his sunscreen-face days.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg won gold and silver medals in his first jiu-jitsu tournament, which he announced on Instagram. The competition was not specified, but Zuckerberg thanked Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu for training him. The company offers jiu-jitsu training to anyone from children as young as 3 years old to adults. Zuckerberg's post received comments from fans suggesting he fight Elon Musk or actor Tom Hardy in a jiu-jitsu match.
Video footage shows Mark Zuckerberg competing in his first ever Jiu-Jitsu tournament in California, where he won gold and silver medals in the Gi and No-Gi disciplines. After losing a match, Zuckerberg was seen in a heated discussion with the referee and his opponent, claiming it was an error. The match was eventually re-cast as a 0-0 draw. Zuckerberg has been training in mixed martial arts since the Covid-19 pandemic and has received praise from UFC icons Conor McGregor and Joe Rogan.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spoke to the media about his jiu-jitsu training, retirement considerations, watching film with his jiu-jitsu coach to learn how to fall better, and the continuity he finally has on the offensive side of the football. He also expressed excitement for the upcoming 2023 NFL season and said he would have been ready to play in the Dolphins' wildcard matchup against the Buffalo Bills if asked.