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Checkmat’s Elder Cruz promoted to black belt
Just a couple of days ago, Elder Cruz might have been the best brown belt in the world. That’s not the case any more,...
Leo Vieira named Vice President of Grappling for ONE Championship
Legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and Checkmat co-founder Leo Vieira has been appointed to a leadership role w...
Elder Cruz Talks Transition to MMA: ‘This is the time to do it’
Checkmat brown belt Elder Cruz has risen to the top of the jiu-jitsu and submission grappling world at a lightning-fa...
Checkmat breakout star Thamires Monteiro talks Pan 2021 gold
Women’s jiu-jitsu has been growing fast, and one effect of this is noticeable in IBJJF events. From the blue belt up ...
Jackson Sousa Suspended By Checkmat & Dropped By Sponsor Shoyoroll After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Former IBJJF world champion Jackson Sousa has been suspended by Checkmat after a number of women — including decorate...
Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida’s MMA Debut Scheduled for September
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is once again scheduled to make his long-anticipated MMA debut. Buchecha had been scheduled...
Jack Douglas talks no-gi BJJ in U.S., celebrates title: “They want a showman”
At just seven months among the sport’s elite, Jack Douglas is starting to capture his first important titles. The 26-...
Bárbara Pires e as dicas para lutar por 4 medalhas no mesmo campeonato
Bicampeã mundial na faixa-marrom, nossa GMI Bárbara Pires, da Checkmat, não é estranha aos desafios do Jiu-Jitsu comp...
Matheus Gabriel shines at No-Gi Pan: “Writing my story”
In search of new challenges, after having won a world title in 2019, Matheus Gabriel went up two weight divisions and...
Andrew Wiltse to Face Gabriel Almeida at Next Who’s Number One
One of the fastest-rising black belt competitors in jiu-jitsu will put his undefeated Who’s Number One (WNO) record o...
Nicky Ryan vs. Gabriel Almeida Added to Who’s Number One
The Who’s Number One (WNO) event scheduled for May 28 just added another high-profile match-up to the already stacked...
Danielle Tighe – One to Watch – Fighter Profile
Name: Danielle TigheAge: 38D.O.B: 26/12/82Nationality: BritishLocation: East SussexGym: Revolution Martial Arts, Kent...