Nicknames
The King
Gordon Ryan
This shoulder lock is named after a Japanese judoka, who used it to break the arm of Helio Gracie.
Kimura
Triangled Royler Gracie
Eddie Bravo
This former ADCC medalist heel hooked BJ Penn from an Imanari roll.
Ryan Hall
These sons of a UFC founder are known for their emphasis on self defense, rather than “sport” jiu jitsu.
Rener and Ryron Gracie
The Lion Killer
Gary Tonon
This position is named after an article of clothing worn about the neck and was used by Josh Barnett to defeat Dean Lister.
Scarf Hold/Kesa Gatame
Leopard print shorts
Craig Jones
This former middleweight champion had his black belt compared to a toy from a Happy Meal by Chael Sonnen, and proceeded to submit Sonnen via triangle choke.
Anderson Silva
These berimbolo-ing brothers founded the Art of Jiu Jitsu academy.
Rafa and Gui Mendes
Vai Cavalo
Fabricio Werdum
This style of guard was innovated by Marcelo Garcia and is named for the shape of the guard player’s crossed legs.
X guard
King’s little brother
Nicky Ryan
This Korean fighter was the first to ever finish a twister in the UFC.
Chang Sung Jung/Korean Zombie
These brothers used the athleticism developed during their breakdancing careers to quickly advance to the black belt level in the 10th planet system.
Geo and Richie Martinez
Cyborg
Roberto Abreu
This technique, performed by inverting underneath an opponent from reverse de la riva, sounds like it could be named after a Bruce Lee movie.
Kiss of the Dragon
Only UFC omoplata
Ben Saunders
Although he was considered the champion of the Gracie family, this Gracie never fought Kazushi Sakuraba during Sakuraba’s run as “the Gracie Hunter”.
Rickson Gracie
Passing the guard of these Brazilian twins requires one to be as nimble as the animal that makes the sound of their last name.
Joao and Paulo Miyao
The Butter Panther
PJ Barch
Name two other names for the leg entanglement known as “inside sankaku”.
Saddle, 411, Honey Hole
Huge honour for me (Ok that’s four words)
Bernardo Faria
Defeated by Royce Gracie in the finals of UFC 1.
Gerard Gordeau
These twin brothers recently took 1st and 2nd at the brown belt world championships before being promoted to black belt by head coach Andre Galvao.
Kade and Tye Ruotolo