We unearthed some unusual training footage of BJJ-MMA crossover athlete Dillon Danis. Filmed in 2016, it shows him training in Brazil in a very unusual gi. 

Bianca Basilio is known for two things: her amazing smile and her savage jiu-jitsu. 

Dante Leon may only weigh around 180lb, but this Canadian competitor is one of the pound-for-pound strongest athletes in jiu-jitsu. 

Much has been said about Leandro Lo's move up through the weight classes. From lightweight to heavyweight, Lo's development over the last five years has been nothing short of remarkable. 

Paulo and Joao Miyao's training schedule has taken on a new element: CrossFit. Already known as two of the hardest working jiu-jitsu competitors on the planet, they've recently begun training CrossFit to supplement their prowess on the mat. 

All high-level jiu-jitsu competitors supplement their practice with some form of strength and conditioning training. Mansher Khera, a black belt under Marcelo Garcia and elite lightweight competitor, complements his time on the mat by training under the guidance of respected personal trainer and therapist Kevin Paretti (best known as KP). 

Anybody who trains jiu-jitsu knows that feeling the morning after a tough training session. Rolling out of bed you feel like you’ve been run over by a truck, only the truck was actually a 220lb black belt with a mean streak the size of SoCal. 

Leglock specialist Eddie Cummings is one of the fastest-rising stars in the sport of jiu-jitsu. He exploded onto the scene in 2015, impressing fans and analysts alike with his savage leg attacks and ruthless finishing ability. 

Every high-level grappler complements their jiu-jitsu training by doing additional strength and conditioning work away from the mat. 

Mahamed Aly is one of the best up-and-coming athletes in the ultra heavyweight division. The 22-year-old entered the ranks of the black belt division in October of last year, and since then has shook the division with his amazing athleticism and dynamic jiu-jitsu.