In this episode, we sit down with Tom McMahon, a 5x IBJJF World Champion with an incredible story.

Tom has an impressive competitive résumé and a wealth of Jiu-Jitsu knowledge, but his biggest battle came in 2021 when he was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.

Tom shares stories from his competitive career, including winning IBJJF Worlds and facing BJJ legends like Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu and Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida. He also takes us through his entire journey with cancer—from his diagnosis and treatment to his recovery and eventual return to the competition.

Follow Tom on Instagram — @riseagainbjj