Mat Matters

From the mats to the mic. 🥋🤼‍♂️🥊 Conversations on Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, MMA & the lessons combat sports teach us about life.

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Prime vs Prime… who wins? 👇

Gable Steveson vs Brock Lesnar

And don’t just pick—tell me WHY.
Let’s see who actually understands the game 🧠

#ufc #mma #gablesteveson #brocklesnar #wrestling #bjj #grappling #mmadebate #ufcfans #fighttalk #combatathlete #ufcheavyweight

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🚨 BIG changes in Jiu-Jitsu! 🥋🔥

From the CJI Pit to the UFC BJJ Bowl with 3x5 rounds & a 10-point must scoring system — the sport is evolving fast.
Do you think these changes make BJJ more exciting, or should tradition stay the same? 👇

#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Grappling #MartialArts

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Yoel Romero is built different… literally. 🧬💪 His neck is fused—could this be why he’s so hard to knock out?

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Amanda Nunes may be stepping out of retirement to face her former teammate in a high-stakes championship fight. History hasn't been kind to comebacks—but can she break the trend like GSP once did? Let’s talk legacy, pressure, and what’s really at stake.

#AmandaNunes #MMA #UFC

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UFC Legend Mark Coleman Honored for Heroic Act 🏆🔥

Mark Coleman receives the Courage Award for saving his parents from a house fire. A true warrior on and off the mat! 👏

#MarkColeman #UFC #MMAHero #CourageAward #UFCLegend #MMA #FighterSpirit #RealHero #MMACommunity #UFCNews

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Wild moment during Merab’s walkout as a rail collapses in the crowd! 😱🔥
#UFC #Merab #MMA #FightNight #UFCWalkout #UFCHighlights #MMAFans #ViralFightMoment

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👑 Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski does it AGAIN!

He reclaims the featherweight title, smashing the myth that fighters over 35 can't hang below 155 lbs. 💪🔥
"There is no school like old school!" 🧠🥋

Are we witnessing one of the GOATs in real time? 🐐
#Volkanovski #UFCChamp

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La Chona walked out song. #UFC314 #Miami

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Paddy the Baddy is proving that he belongs in the top 5. #UFC314

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What if a submission was so clever, your opponent laughed before tapping out? 😂 In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, creativity isn’t just in technique—it’s in the name too! Would you tap to something called The Chuckle Lock? 😆

Drop your funniest submission name ideas in the comments!

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Is there a real link between repeated chokes in training and long-term health issues like strokes? 🧠⚠️ It’s a topic that’s raising eyebrows in the Jiu-Jitsu and MMA community. Are we overlooking the risks of too many "just one more round" moments?

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Chokes vs. Breaks: What’s the More Humane Finish? 🤔🥋

In combat sports, is putting someone to sleep more humane than snapping an arm or leg? 🛑💥 Chokes give your opponent a chance to tap and recover—breaks can end careers. Let’s talk about the real ethics behind submissions.

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Disqualification games? #BJJ #IBJJF #Grappling #Competition

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Overcoming fear of losing in competition. #Competition #BJJ #Grappling #Fear

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Takedowns in a street fight. #Wrestling #Grappling #streetfights

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Why would you ignore 50% of your lungs? #O2Trainer @BasRuttenMMA

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#Sauna use to prevent muscle dystrophy during injury recovery.

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#Sauna cool down after a good lift.

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#HardWork can keep you young.