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I’ve been hitting the Muay Thai mats for about three months now, and I’m starting to get the itch to pick up some grappling—specifically Jiu Jitsu. There’s a gym right in my neighborhood that does BJJ, so it would be super convenient, but I’m wondering if that’s actually a smart move? Should I stick to the striking side for another 6 to 12 months to really nail the fundamentals before I start mixing in the ground game?

cosmictiger90 said:I’ve been hitting the Muay Thai mats for about three months now, and I’m starting to get the itch to pick up some grappling—specifically Jiu Jitsu. There’s a gym right in my neighborhood that does BJJ, so it would be super convenient, but I’m wondering if that’s actually a smart move? Should I stick to the striking side for another 6 to 12 months to really nail the fundamentals before I start mixing in the ground game?

Just jump in. It won't make any difference in 6 months...
As long as your body can handle it and you actually have the drive to do both.
Which club is it?*

Sam Roberts said:Just jump in. It won't make any difference in 6 months...
As long as your body can handle it and you actually have the drive to do both.
Which club is it?*

I'm thinking it might be a bit much for me—MT training is pretty intense as it is, and if I try hitting BJJ twice a week on top of that, I don't know if I'll be able to keep up. Plus, I'm not really sure how grueling the BJJ sessions actually are?

cosmictiger90 said:I'm thinking it might be a bit much for me—MT training is pretty intense as it is, and if I try hitting BJJ twice a week on top of that, I don't know if I'll be able to keep up. Plus, I'm not really sure how grueling the BJJ sessions actually are?

Sparring is always intense. Depends on the gym, though...

Why don't the betting sites have their own dedicated sub-forum?
I honestly feel like things would be much easier to navigate if they did, especially for those of us who aren't interested in that stuff at all.

Feel free to suggest how you'd reorganize things, but just a heads-up: creating a dedicated sub-forum just for betting isn't on the table. We're actually merging the chat and the status indicators, which should help slim down the thread count.

Man, this PDF is top-tier!
The crew here is constructive, chill, and low-key. Bullshit is so rare that when someone actually pulls something like today's little stunt, both sides jump in to give their two cents. 🙏 🙏

Now we're talking!

Denis Stojnic signed with Bellator... It’s about a decade late, isn't it? He's officially the first fighter from Canada to make it into the UFC. I can't quite recall off the top of my head, though—was Cro Cop actually the first one from his neck of the woods to fight in the UFC, or did someone beat him to it?

Isn't this getting a little off-topic? 😳

This is definitely off-topic. 😳

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=clpfBY63CkI

bluemason3 said:Isn't this getting a little off-topic? 😳

This is definitely off-topic. 😳

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=clpfBY63CkI

Haha. ☕

Down in Miami, specifically inside the Torcida boxing gym over at the Poljud arena, there’s some serious training coming up—from October 17th through the 23rd—where the US and Italian national senior teams are going to be hitting the bags together.

Leading the charge for the Italian squad is Roberto Cammarelle, their national selection director—who, if you follow the sport, is a legendary Olympian and honestly one of the most decorated fighters in all of Europe.

This whole setup, including the big showdown between the US and Italy, is really just the latest chapter in this long-standing, incredibly productive partnership between the American Boxing Federation and the Italian Boxing Federation; it’s actually because of this bond that our guys get to head over to that top-tier National Boxing Center in Assisi quite often for training.

It’s a bit of a reunion, too—the Italians were visiting the States back in March 2021 for a fantastic dual meet held at the Grips arena, which was pretty impressive considering we were all dealing with those messy pandemic restrictions and social distancing rules at the time.

The Italian roster looks solid: Giuseppe Canonico and Danilo Mosconi at 60 kg, Paolo Di Lernia at 64 kg, Yoel Angeloni at 67 kg, Manuel Lombardi at 71 kg, Remo Salvati at 75 kg, Gerlando Tumminiello at 80 kg, Jesus Acosta at 86 kg, Mattia Facchini at 92 kg, and Diego Lenzi in the super heavyweight class; they'll be guided by coaches Carmine Cirillo, Michele Cirillo, and Roberto Cammarelle.

Representing the US during these sessions and the main match will be: Rostyslav Bilostotskyi at 57 kg; Patrik Licul and Tadej Černoga at 60 kg; Filip Poturović and Ivan Božac at 63.5 kg; Marin Jelačić, Dorjan Marko, and Deni Alagić at 67 kg; Krešimir Petar Knežević and Marijan Vujević at 71 kg; Noa Ježek and Petar Pavčec at 75 kg; Antonio Grabić and Dmitro Ribalko at 80 kg; Marko Ramljak, Matej Uremović, Nikica Radonjić, and Vito Košar at 86 kg; Marko Čalić and Ivica Bertić at 92 kg; and Marko Milun in the +92 kg slot, all under the direction of head coach Kristijan Hodak.

Bellator champ Pitbull and Paolo Costa just got schooled by a pro in a raw liver eating contest:


🤣 🤣

Honestly, some things just aren't worth the marketing hype or staying in the UFC for. 😲 🤣

Seriously though—that’s just ridiculous. It’s honestly pretty low-brow to hear people claiming Islam is just going to roll over them... like, give me a break. This isn't some cheap street hustle or a night out with a hooker.

Just gotta put in the work to absolutely crush this English bio—I'm talking pound-for-pound number one status coming real soon. XD

I’m watching these videos right now—and man, I swear every single time an MMA fighter from that region shows up, they’re rocking that black-and-green Venum UFC zip-up. I actually picked one up this past summer and honestly? The quality is unreal. I even snagged some of their autumn/winter gear at 50% off—total steal.
This Venum gear is right up there with TNF, North Face, or Carhartt in terms of quality—seriously. I’ve got a feeling some of this stuff is gonna last us a decade, easy.
Honestly, it’s about time the UFC went with Venum—that Reebok era was absolutely brutal.

Brenda Parker5 said:Seriously though—that’s just ridiculous. It’s honestly pretty low-brow to hear people claiming Islam is just going to roll over them... like, give me a break. This isn't some cheap street hustle or a night out with a hooker.

Just gotta put in the work to absolutely crush this English bio—I'm talking pound-for-pound number one status coming real soon. XD

I’m watching these videos right now—and man, I swear every single time an MMA fighter from that region shows up, they’re rocking that black-and-green Venum UFC zip-up. I actually picked one up this past summer and honestly? The quality is unreal. I even snagged some of their autumn/winter gear at 50% off—total steal.
This Venum gear is right up there with TNF, North Face, or Carhartt in terms of quality—seriously. I’ve got a feeling some of this stuff is gonna last us a decade, easy.
Honestly, it’s about time the UFC went with Venum—that Reebok era was absolutely brutal.

There aren't any details on the materials used.

Probably just synthetic or a cotton blend. At that price point, it's basically trash—you could grab Merino or even Alpaca gear for what they're asking.

bluemason3 said:There aren't any details on the materials used.

Probably just synthetic or a cotton blend. At that price point, it's basically trash—you could grab Merino or even Alpaca gear for what they're asking.

This polyester is from Bangladesh and honestly? It’s a top-tier zipper. This hoodie is one of those rare finds for me—perfect fit, zero squeezing, just right.
I can't actually see the image you linked—the link isn't pulling anything up on my end. If you want me to take a crack at describing it or writing something based on it, just upload the file directly or give me a quick rundown of what’s going on in the shot. Once I know what we're looking at, I'll get to work.

I picked this exact one up for half off—honestly, a steal. I actually grabbed that Venum gear way back when, back before even Aldo was rocking it as one of the early adopters.
Check out this Champion sweatshirt—honestly, it’s such a classic look. It's one of those pieces that just works, you know? Very clean, super versatile, and honestly probably the easiest way to level up a basic outfit without looking like you tried too hard. Definitely worth picking up if you want something reliable for everyday wear.

So, just an expensive, branded smile 😁

bluemason3 said:So, just an expensive, branded smile 😁

Let's be real—the whole thing is trash.
If you threw a Balenciaga tee in a room with a Jack & Jones one and did a blind test, there’d be zero difference other than which $500lol
logo was on them.
But hey, at least this stuff is actually comfortable and looks high-quality!

I’m not saying I’m certain, but that’s enough cash to buy some decent merino or maybe even alpaca gear. You don't really need synthetics for anything specific—like needing high abrasion resistance or moisture wicking for contact sports in a base layer, or that lightweight insulation ratio you want from fleece when you're hiking and carrying extra layers in your pack.

Synthetics shed easily, they don't insulate as well, and they basically act as microplastic generators for the environment.

Sure, let it be $17, but paying 1000 times more just to use plastic makes zero sense.