Marcelo Garcia returned to competitive grappling for the first time in more than 14 years when he met Masakazu Imanari at ONE 170.

BJJ legend Marcelo Garcia says he has a better of perspective of life now after battling cancer. [Photo from Marcelo Garcia's IG] BJJ legend Marcelo Garcia had to go through a tough battle with ...

Marcelo Garcia was willing to face anyone ONE Championship put up against him in his improbable return to competition. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu icon will take on Japanese legend Masakazu Imanari in ...

Marcelo Garcia is a retired martial artist and considered to be one of the best grapplers in the world. Some students who train under him, like Ables, go on to open gyms and teach his techniques.

Set for his first grappling match since 2011, ADCC and IBJJF Hall of Famer Marcelo Garcia spoke with MMA ... so involved with the martial arts, also helped to feel like more valued than ever.

Marcelo Garcia defeated Masukazu Imanari at ONE 170 on Friday, January 24, in Bangkok, Thailand's Impact Arena.

A member of both the ADCC and IBJJF Halls of Fame, Garcia's last competitive grappling match was a submission-win over Leo Viera to close out his 2011 ADCC Championship run in the under 77 kg ...