Who is Nick Gwiazdowski? Nickolos Edward Gwiazdowski, better known as Nick Gwiazdowski, is an American Freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler from New York State. Nick Gwiazdowski started wrestling at the same time as many others when he was in high school.  Winning...

Who is Nikki Sullivan? Nicole “Nikki” Sullivan is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor who earned her black belt under the legendary André Galvão. Nikki Sullivan is known as one of the main athletes out of Atos Jiu-Jitsu Team female squad, the female team...

Who is John Combs? John Combs is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from one of the most impressive lineages in the sport. He joined the sport a little later than some, turning his full attention to the sport towards the end of...

Who is Roy Dean? Roy Dean is a widely-respected 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who operates out of Los Angeles. He originally trained under Claudio Franka, but was promoted to purple, and eventually black, by noted teacher Roy Harris. When Dean...

Who is Owen Roddy? Owen Roddy is a retired Mixed Martial Artist and active striking coach for one of the biggest superstars the UFC has ever seen. Known affectionately as “Rowdy” Roddy, his fights were spectacles that very rarely made it to the...

Who Is Chris Camozzi? Chris Camozzi is a professional American kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He has competed as a Glory kickboxer and as a competitor in the middleweight division of the UFC. He has been a professional mixed martial artist since 2009,...

Who Is Zain Retherford? Zain Retherford is a graduated American folkstyle wrestler and current freestyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms. Zain is a two-time World Team Member who has placed in the World Championships numerous times. At the 2019 World Cup, he...

Who Is Vagner Rocha? Vagner Rocha is a third degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Pablo Popovitch and an MMA competitor. He has competed at the highest levels in both arenas such as the ADCC and UFC. Currently in MMA he is...

Who Is Matt Thornton? Matt Thornton is a mixed martial arts trainer who trains athletes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, and more. He is the founder of Straight Blast Gym which is based in Portland, Oregon, but has over 35...

Who is Alex Dieringer? Alex Dieringer is an American freestyle wrestler and former folkstyle wrestler. Alex Dieringer has had success in both styles of wrestling winning multiple big-name tournaments. When he was in college, Alex Dieringer attended Oklahoma State University and competed for...

Who is Devin Powell? Devin Powell is a retired American MMA fighter from New Hampshire who competed in both Bellator and the UFC.  BJJ For MMA: Cage Wall by Devin Powell is available now at BJJFanatics.com! Devin Powell began training in MMA so that...

Who is Braulio Estima? Braulio Estima is a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and former MMA fighter from Brazil. He earned his black belt directly from Carlos Gracie Jr in 2004.   Invisible Triangle concepts by Braulio Estima is available now at BJJFanatics.com! Braulio...

Who Is Brandon Ruiz? Brandon Ruiz is a 3rd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Rigan Machado. He is also an 8 time All American wrestler in Greco Roman and freestyle wrestling, his 29 years of Grappling, Wrestling and Judo has...

Who Is Kirian Fitzgibbons? Kirian Fitzgibbons is one of the top tier striking coaches in North America, his take no prisoners attitude towards teaching is highly regarded by his students and his peers. He has an unmatched passion for combative sports and his...

Who Is Gabe Dean? Gabriel Curtis Dean is a highly decorated Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestler, the former Big Red has won 2 NCAA Division 1 championships along with 4 EIWA Conference Championships. Gabe has also achieved All American honours as NCAA Division...