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ONE Fight Night 38 Recap

ONE Fight Night 38 Recap

Submission Stars Shine and Grappling Takes Center Stage ONE Fight Night 38 wrapped up the 2025 U.S. primetime calendar with exactly the kind of chaos fans hope for at the end of the year. The event delivered everything from a shocking title upset in MMA to a historic passing

Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles: When Eras Collide On ONE’s Global Stage

Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles: When Eras Collide On ONE’s Global Stage

There are matches that feel like regular bookings. Then there are the ones that feel like jiu-jitsu folklore getting dragged into real life. Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles sits in that second category. On Friday, December 5th, at ONE Fight Night 38 in Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium, jiu-

Five Lessons You Should Learn From Marcelo Garcia's Approach to Jiu-Jitsu

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Five Lessons You Should Learn From Marcelo Garcia's Approach to Jiu-Jitsu

For many people, he’s the Greatest of All Times, GOAT for short. Marcelo Garcia is celebrating another birthday this Tuesday, January 17. The 4X ADCC champion and 5X black belt middleweight world champion is virtually retired from competitions for some time now (the last time he stepped on the

Marcelo Garcia Returns with a Masterclass Victory at ONE 170

Marcelo Garcia Returns with a Masterclass Victory at ONE 170

After nearly 14 years away from competition and a hard-fought battle with stomach cancer, jiu-jitsu icon Marcelo Garcia made a triumphant return to the mats. And it doesn't seem like he's lost a step. The four-time ADCC champion and five-time IBJJF world

Marcelo Garcia: A Story of Resilience, Family, and Love for Jiu-Jitsu

Marcelo Garcia: A Story of Resilience, Family, and Love for Jiu-Jitsu

The Martial Scientist; Asaf Michaelovitz

The Martial Scientist; Asaf Michaelovitz

“To get the armbar, you need to grab the elbow and lift it to your chest. Not here (he grabs the partner’s wrist), not here (he grabs his forearm), and not here (he grabs near the elbow, the students laugh). At the elbow! It makes a huge difference.” This

The Good Rivalry. Remember Renzo vs. Garcia at the 2003 ADCC

The greatness of Jiu-Jitsu was built on the mats, in epic duels between living legends. The 2003 ADCC, in Brazil, featured one of those duels, in the 77kg division. Marcelo Garcia got his spot in the event at the very last minute and did not waste his one of

Watch: Marcelo Garcia Rolling With UFC Champ Tyron Woodley

One of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all times, Marcelo Garcia is always welcoming illustrious guests in his NYC academy. The latest drop in was UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. They shared the mat as Woodley prepares for his first title defense, November 12, at UFC 205, at the

Boston Summer Open: Khera wins double gold; other results

The 2016 Boston Summer Open was held by the IBJJF this Saturday, Aug. 20, at the UMASS Athletics. The event featured several big names in the black belt division. Alliance Marcelo Garcia’s Mansher Khera walked out with two gold medals in the middleweight and the open class. In his

NY Open: Watch Matheus Diniz Shine Both in Gi and No-Gi Divisions

NY Open: Watch Matheus Diniz Shine Both in Gi and No-Gi Divisions

Marcelo Garcia’s pupil Matheus Diniz had a great performance this weekend at the New York Summer Open. The black belt won three gold medals and a silver medal both with the gi and without it. First he won the heavyweight division and closed out the open class with teammate

Open the Opponent's Guard with Marcelo Garcia

Open the Opponent's Guard with Marcelo Garcia

The great Marcelo Garcia teaches the workings of how to open the opponent’s guard without taking unnecessary risks. Take a look and learn from the best.