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D’arce Choke VS Anaconda Choke – What’s the Difference?

Man doing a Darce choke during bjj.

D’arce Choke VS Anaconda Choke – What’s the Difference? Have you ever been caught in a d’arce choke or anaconda choke and thought to yourself, “What the heck was that?” These two submissions share a lot of similarities and even the most seasoned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner may confuse them. Although these chokes are very similar, learning what makes them “different” … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight Profile – UFC/MMA Stats

Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight Profile – UFC/MMA Stats Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov Age: 31 Date of birth: 20 September 1988 Born: Sildi, Dagestan, Russia Fighting out of: Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Weight: 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) Reach: 70 in (178 cm) Stance: Conventional Main styles: Combat Sambo, Wrestling, Judo Belts: Brown Black Belt in Judo, International … Read more

Daniel Cormier Fighter Profile – UFC/MMA Stats

Daniel Cormier Fighter Profile – UFC/MMA Stats Daniel “DC” Cormier Age: 41 Date of birth: 20 March 1979 Born: Lafayette, Louisiana,  Fighting out of: San Jose, California Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) Weight: 236.5lb (107.3 kg) Reach: 72 1⁄2 in (184 cm) Stance: Conventional Main styles: Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing Belts: Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym / Teams: American Kickboxing Academy Pro MMA record: … Read more

Anderson Silva Fighter Profile – MMA/UFC Stats

Anderson Silva Fighter Profile – MMA/UFC Stats Anderson “The Spider” Silva Age: 45 Date of birth: 14 April 1975 Born: Sao Paulo, Brazil Fighting out of: Los Angeles, California Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 185 lb (84 kg; 18 st 13.2 lb) Reach: 77 1⁄2 in (197 cm) Stance: Southpaw Main styles: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Taekwondo Belts: 3rd Degree Black Belt … Read more

Jon Jones Fighter Profile – Stats, History and MMA Record

Jon Jones – Stats, History and MMA Record Jon “Bones” Jones Age: 32 Date of birth: 19 July 1987 Born: Rochester, New York Fighting out of: Albuquerque, New Mexico Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) Reach: 84 1⁄2 in (215 cm) Stance: Southpaw or Conventional Main styles: Gaidojutsu, wrestling, Muay Thai,  Belts: Black belt in Gaidojutsu,Blue belt … Read more

John Gotti III – MMA Fighter Profile

John Gotti III – MMA Stats and History John Gotti III Age: 26 Date of birth: 02 November 1992 Born: Oyster Bay, New York Fighting out of: Oyster Bay, New York Height: 6 ft 0 (182.88 cm) Weight: 170 lb (77.11 kg) Gym / Teams: Bellmore Kickboxing MMA, Long Island MMA Pro MMA record: 5-0 Winning %: 100% Losing %: 0% Wins by KO/TKO: 4 … Read more

Stefan Struve Fighter Profile (the tallest MMA fighter in the UFC)

Stefan Struve – Stats, history and MMA record Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve (the tallest MMA Fighter) Age: 32 Date of birth: 18 February 1988 Born: Beverwijk, Netherlands Fighting out of: Beverwijk, Netherlands Height: 7 ft 0 in (213 cm) Weight: 263 lb (119 kg; 18 st 11 lb) Reach: 84 1⁄2 in (215 cm) Stance: Conventional Main styles: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai,  Belts: Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu … Read more

Conor McGregor Fighter Profile – Stats, history and MMA record

Conor McGregor – Stats, history and MMA record Conor McGregor has done more for MMA than any other fighter in history. Read our breakdown of his vital stats, as well as highlights and interesting facts about his life and career. Fighting Stats Given Name: Conor Anthony McGregor Fighting Name: Conor “Notorious” McGregor Age: 31 Height: 5’8″ (173cm) | Reach: … Read more

Lyoto Machida – MMA Fighter Profile

Lyoto Machida – Stats, History and MMA Record Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida Age: 41 Date of birth: 30 May 1978 Born: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Fighting out of: Palos Verdes, California, United States Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) Reach: 74 in (190 cm) Stance: Southpaw  Main styles: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Shotokan Karate,  Belts: 3rd … Read more