EBI 14 – The Absolutes set for December 3 on UFC Fight Pass
The absolute division is back for EBI 14 coming in a few short weeks. Set for December 3, Gordon Ryan looks to defend his EBI…
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BJJ star Rafael Lovato Jr. continues to build his MMA resume in Bellator
As news swirled around Mackenzie Dern’s first appearance on UFC Fight Pass, another grappling legend is preparing for another entry into his “young” mixed martial…
New York BJJ Pro Results: Keenan Cornelius wins gold at heavyweight
The IBJJF ventured back to New York this weekend for another showcase of big names in the grappling industry. Athletes from not only the east…
Jake Shields vs. Gilbert Burns headlines Submission Underground 6 on December 3
Submission Underground 6 has revealed a strong lineup to continue this promotions growth in the competitive grappling industry. Set for December 3 in Portland, Oregon;…
Competitive Grappling Roundup – 11/12: Fight to Win Pro 54, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, Show the Art
The world of competitive grappling never sleeps as yet another weekend passed with intense action across the country and the world. This recap looks back…
Fight to Win Pro 53 results and video: Referee tapes bleeding grappler, UFC vets lose
Fight to Win Pro 53 brought out high energy matches that included slams, blood and flying triangles. At the end of the night, it was…
KASAI Pro features two ADCC champions, lightweight tournament
The sport of professional grappling continues to grow as more promotions pop up with great events. KASAI Pro is yet another name and news broke…
EBI 13 results and highlights: Garry Tonon retains lightweight title
The Eddie Bravo Invitational continues to bring grappling fans interesting tournaments and EBI 13 was no different. For the first time in years, the lightweight…
Fight to Win Pro 51 results and video: Gianni Grippo, Jake Shields take victories
Fight to Win Pro continues to bring some of the biggest grappling matches in the industry on a weekly basis and this weekend was par…
Neiman Gracie picks MMA over BJJ: ‘I think it’s boring’
Competitive grappling is a niche sport that doesn’t excite everyone. Still, it may be unexpected to many for a member of the Gracie family line…
BJJ champ Garry Tonon making move to MMA, signs with ONE Championship
From the grappling mat to the cage; Garry Tonon is making the long-awaited jump to professional mixed martial arts. The New Jersey native announced that…
Gracie issues challenge to Agazarm: ‘All proceeds will go toward paying Metamoris athletes’
There are times when rivalries can take odd turns. Consider that to be the case with the feud between Ralek Gracie and AJ Agazarm. Their…
Grapplers turn to professional wrestling for new career
While fans of both avenues often hate to admit it, combat sports has a very close cousin in the sports entertainment industry of professional wrestling.…
ADCC 2017 recap: Full list of medalists
With the close of the absolute division on Sunday, ADCC 2017 is now complete. Many competitors placed their names in the grappling history books, as…
ADCC 2017 day two recap: Divisional champions crowned in Finland
Day two of ADCC action lived up to the hype created by day one. Now that the event is over and the athletes of the…
ADCC 2017 day one recap: Mackenzie Dern and Leandro Lo both lose, Rafael Lovato Jr. advances
The reward for getting out of bed before sunrise this morning was match after match of great grappling action as day one of ADCC 2017…
ADCC 2017 Preview: Women’s Divisions – Mackenzie Dern, Gabi Garcia looking to impress
The 2017 ADCC tournament is a few hours away from kicking off in Finland. All of the divisions boast some of the best athletes in…
ADCC 2017 Preview – The Heavyweights
ADCC kicks off in a few days and the grappling community is abuzz for this major bi-annual event. Each division houses a wealth of talent…
ADCC 2017 Preview – 99 Kilograms
Less than a week stands between the grappling worlds and the start of the 2017 ADCC tournament. This year continues the tradition of bringing together…
ADCC 2017 Preview: 77 Kilograms
Thirteen days remain before the 2017 edition of the ADCC tournament kicks off in Finland. Every two years this event features many of the best…