Alexander Volkov and grappling’s place in Mixed Martial Arts
Many experts will tell you that mixed martial arts is cyclical in nature. There was a time in which wrestlers and grapplers who could control…
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2018 IBJJF Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships: Leandro Lo takes double gold
Irvine, California was the battle ground for the 2018 edition of the IBJJF Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships. As expected, there were a number of matches…
2018 Pan Jiu Jitsu IBJJF Championship preview: Black Belt bracket busters
As the 2018 edition of the IBJJF Pans inches along, everyone is looking forward to this weekend when the black belts take to the mats.…
2018 IBJJF Pan Jiu Jitsu Preview: Names to Watch
There’s yet another weekend upon us and yet another major grappling event is here to enjoy. This weekend is about the 2018 edition of the…
Fight to Win Pro 64 Results: Lovato Jr. submits Spriggs for heavyweight title
Four titles were on the line at Fight to Win Pro 64; headlined by a heavyweight no-gi competition between Tim Spriggs and Rafael Lovato Jr.…
Polaris 6 Results: Jones taps Shields, Henderson defeats Agazarm
On a Saturday that’s heavy for high level, no-gi competition, Polaris was up first as they presented Polaris 6 live from the O2 Arena. A…
EBI 15 featherweight tournament: Cummings looks to defend title, BW champ Martinez moves up
The Eddie Bravo Invitational is back this weekend as EBI 15 features the featherweights. One of the premiere professional grappling competitions in the industry brings…
Fight to Win Pro 62 Results: Jake Shields remains undefeated with win over Kit Dale
Fight to Win Pro continued its busy February as another anticipated bout headlined Fight to Win Pro 62 in Oakland, California on Saturday. In the…
Quintet 1: Sakuraba’s 5-on-5 team grappling event set to feature Josh Barnett, other MMA stars
As competitive grappling continues to expand into a professional sport, organizations are working to develop original themes, rules and matchups to attract attention. Rabarland Inc.…
Show the ART Finishers 5 full results: Marcel Goncalves wins superfight vs. Jason Rau
Show the ART is a popular competitive grappling promotion that showcases not only the sport, but some of the top talent across the East Coast.…
Fight to Win Pro 61 kicks off busy February for competitive grappling
If you’re a fan of competitive grappling then you should be glued to your computer screen for many hours this month; majority of which is…
IBJJF 2018 European Championships: Keenan Cornelius wins two gold medals
The first major IBJJF event of the year is over and the action was more than enough to kick off another big year for the…
Fight to Win Pro 59 results: JT Torres submits Benson Henderson
Fight to Win Pro 59 brought back former UFC champion and Bellator title challenger, Benson Henderson, to continue his campaign in the competitive grappling industry.…
Grappling weekend roundup: Rocha beats Akbari at F2W Pro, Miyao Brothers shine at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend was filled with a lot of high level, competitive grappling to kick off the 2018 season. Fight to…
Jake Shields vs. Craig Jones headlines Polaris 6
Grappling fans are set to get a major treat on February 17 as Polaris 6 features a marquee match between Jake Shields and Craig Jones.…
Benson Henderson, JT Torres, and Vagner Rocha set to kick off 2018 for Fight to Win grappling
The New Year is expected to offer yet another set of exciting additions to the legacy of competitive grappling. As promotions work to hold more…
2017 No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Results – Caio Terra wins 10th in a row
The 2017 competitive grappling season closed out with the IBJJF No Gi Worlds on December 16 and 17. At the end of the day, the…
Submission Underground 6 Results: Tim Sylvia returns, Shields & Orchard shine
The brain child of mixed martial arts star, Chael Sonnen, Submission Underground has quickly become a popular outlet for competitive grappling. And that trend continued…
Fight to Win Pro 56 full results: Cummings chokes out Sandoval, Alencar armbars Fontes
Fight to Win Pro 56 was a night of high-level submissions and exciting action as some of the most prominent names in the sport tore…
KASAI Pro adds number of big matches: ADCC champs rematch, 8-man tourney set
KASAI Grappling continues to make waves in the competitive grappling industry and that trend continued leading up to their event on December 9. This week,…