Jack Perry Breaks Silence: Anna Jay Was His Lifeline After CM Punk Chaos
Jack Perry finally broke his silence about the CM Punk incident, and everyone’s missing the point. This isn’t about who was right or wrong anymore—it’s about how Perry survived being wrestling’s most hated figure overnight.
The answer? Anna Jay. Perry credits her with keeping him grounded during the darkest period of his career. She wasn’t management, wasn’t in The Elite’s inner circle—just someone who understood the pressure without having a stake in the politics. That’s rare in wrestling.
The controversy that nearly ended Perry’s career might actually make it. Before All In 2023, he was forgettable Jungle Boy. Now he’s The Scapegoat with real edge. Bold prediction: AEW World Champion by end of 2026.
Makhachev Judo Breakdown: Why He’s Fighting a Different Fight
Everyone wants to talk about Islam Makhachev’s sambo background. It’s the narrative Dana White loves, it’s what every casual fan parrots. Except here’s the thing—if you actually break down Makhachev’s grappling frame by frame, you’re not watching sambo. You’re watching judo.
The grip fighting that neutralized Charles Oliveira. The foot sweeps that created scrambles against Dustin Poirier. The sacrifice throws that would make wrestlers cringe. That’s competition-refined judo adapted for MMA.
The sambo is the finishing layer. The Makhachev judo base is the structural foundation that makes everything else work—and it’s why the lightweight division has no answer right now.
Topuria Makhachev Submission Claim: Crazy Talk or Calculated Warfare?
Ilia Topuria just made the boldest claim in MMA: he’s going to submit Islam Makhachev while Khabib Nurmagomedov watches from cageside.
Sounds insane—until you remember Topuria is a legitimate black belt who choked out Bryce Mitchell, a grappling specialist. His guillotine technique is elite. His physical strength at featherweight is freakish. And if he moves to lightweight, he’d be one of the thicker, more powerful fighters in the division.
The Topuria Makhachev callout isn’t just trash talk. It’s layered psychological warfare targeting the Dagestani mystique. Whether he can actually pull it off is another question—but dismissing it outright misses what makes this matchup fascinating.
Zeus FC BJJ League: MMA’s Quiet Bet on Grappling’s Future
Zeus FC just launched a professional BJJ league, and this isn’t about grabbing grappling market share. It’s about MMA promotions hedging against fighter pay lawsuits and building developmental systems that actually make money. The economics work—but the spectator problem? That’s where it gets complicated.
The Great Escape: How to Survive the 5 Most Common MMA Chokes
In the cage, a deep choke feels like the end of the line—but every submission has a weakness. Whether you’re trapped in a Rear-Naked Choke or a tight Triangle, this guide breaks down the essential defensive maneuvers used by the world’s best fighters to survive the squeeze and get back to their feet.
The Art of the Finish: Top 10 Chokes That Define Modern MMA
Unlock the secrets of the top 10 MMA chokes every fighter needs to know. From the legendary Rear Naked Choke to the intricate Gogoplata, we break down the mechanics, strategies, and defenses for each submission. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your journey, mastering these chokes will give you a decisive edge over your opponents. Discover how to control, dominate, and finish fights with precision and power.
How Much Do Grapplers Really Make? CJI’s $1M Exposes ADCC Reality
For decades, elite BJJ black belts slept on gym mats despite being world champions. Here’s the reality: how much do professional grapplers make in 2026 depends on which path they choose. ADCC, the “Olympics of Grappling,” pays $10,000 for first place. Craig Jones Invitational pays $1 million. The gap gets worse: traditionalists focusing on ADCC glory make ~$14k annually while the new wave combining CJI, instructional sales, and content creation bank $335k+. From show money to digital courses to sponsorship deals, the CJI effect has created two classes of professional grapplers – and the divide is only growing.
Anthony Joshua Exposes the Jake Paul Facade with Brutal Efficiency
Anthony Joshua exposed Jake Paul’s boxing facade with brutal efficiency on December 19, 2025, systematically dismantling the YouTube star before delivering a sixth-round knockout at Miami’s Kaseya Center. The former two-time heavyweight champion revealed what legitimate boxing fans knew all along—Paul’s carefully curated record against aging MMA fighters and journeymen bore no resemblance to facing actual elite-level competition. Ringside Report’s Dave Simon and Johnny North provided live commentary as the facade crumbled in real time. Paul’s conditioning failed, his defense collapsed, and his vaunted power proved nonexistent. After five rounds of backpedaling and desperate takedown attempts, Joshua ended the charade.
WWE’s Worst Smackdown in Months: What Went Wrong Friday Night?
WWE Smackdown delivered its worst show in months Friday night, prompting Wrestling Uncensored’s Dave Simon to declare “nothing worthwhile, not a damn thing.” The disaster included embarrassingly bad Cody Rhodes-Drew McIntyre cinematic segments with VHS-style camera glitches, heel tag champions losing to heels, babyfaces attacking heels, and a main event ending without a finish. The only bright spot was R-Truth mistaking Joe Hendry for Joe Pesci. Meanwhile, Dave defends Triple H’s controversial decision to have Gunther make John Cena tap out at Saturday Night’s Main Event—arguing bold booking beats safe nostalgia. Plus AEW’s MJF crashes World’s End and CM Punk’s first title defense looms.
Vafaei-Sani Faces Execution—Boxing’s Selective Activism Exposed
While boxing argues about pound-for-pound lists and Saudi mega-cards, Mohammad Javad Vafaei-Sani—a 30-year-old Iranian champion—waits in a Mashhad cell to be hanged.
Arrested in 2020 for joining anti-regime protests, Vafaei-Sani has spent five years in legal hell. His death sentence has been issued, overturned twice, and now reinstated. The Iranian Supreme Court just rejected his final appeal. His mother was granted an unexpected visit this week—in Iran’s grim judicial playbook, that’s usually the final goodbye.
The WBC has pleaded for his life. But the mega-promoters? The fighters with millions of followers? Silence. The Vafaei-Sani case exposes where athlete activism ends and business calculations begin.