Grappling

News, events and technique breakdown for grappling sports such as BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), judo and sambo.

Fury Pro Grappling 7 results: Joe Pyfer defeats Gerald Meerschaert via decision!
Fury Grappling 7 live results, videos
One of the biggest grappling shows is back in Philly to pit MMA fighters against BJJ experts for Fury Pro Grappling 7.
Sumo Natsu Basho final results and highlights: All hail the yokozuna
Sumo Natsu Basho final results and replays
Grand Sumo is back with the natsu basho. This is your place for all the action, replays and analysis.
BJJ legend Orlando Sanchez’s cause of death revealed
BJJ legend Orlando Sanchez's cause of death revealed
The GB black belt passed away last year, with no cause of death being immediately disclosed.
Ralph Gracie shares prison story about pissing off Mexican gang member
Ralph Gracie shares scary story about time he was in prison with a Mexican gang member
Ralph Gracie's prison tales, a disgruntled manager, the return of medieval MMA and much more on the Brazil Beat.
27-year-old BJJ superstar Gordon Ryan reveals surgery and various health issues, out indefinitely
BJJ star Gordon Ryan reveals various health issues, out indefinitely
Gordon Ryan revealed recent bouts of infection and his uncertain competitive return.
Ex-UFC champ makes podium at ADCC Denver – Grappling Report
Ex-UFC champ makes podium at ADCC Denver - Grappling Report
Check out the lineup for Fury Pro Grappling's latest BJJ event, set for May 27th, as well as results from the ADCC Denver Open.
Sumo Stomp! ‘Georgian Forklift’ Tochinoshin announces retirement mid-tournament
Sumo Stomp! Wildly popular 'Georgian Forklift' announces retirement
Tochinoshin, one of the most popular figures in all of sumo, has called it a career. The 'Georgian Forklift' had gone 0-6 in May.
WNO full results, videos: Nicholas Meregali submits Pedro Marinho!
WNO full results, videos: Meregali submits Marinho
Gi and NoGi legends Nicholas Meregali and Pedro Marinho face off in OKC at WNO: Meregali vs. Marinho.
Kron Gracie took ‘bad advice’ at UFC 288, to ‘please the jiu jitsu community’
Kron blames 'bad advice' for UFC 288
Kron Gracie breaks silence on his strange performance against Charles Jourdain at UFC 288. And why it won't happen again.
Mass exodus as several BJJ champs leave Dream Art – Grappling Report
Grappling Report: New generation of Brasileiro champions crowned
The biggest headlines and news from the world of BJJ and competitive grappling.
Marine who used BJJ on Jordan Neely to face manslaughter charges
Marine who used BJJ on Jordan Neely to face manslaughter charges
The district attorney's office has released a statement that they plan to file manslaughter charges against Daniel Penny over the death of Jordan Neely.
Sumo Stomp! The ozeki crisis and a ‘Monster’ waiting in the wings
Five reasons to watch the natsu basho
Grand Sumo returns this weekend with the natsu basho. Here are storylines I'll be tracking once the tournament gets underway.
Rose Namajunas to compete in ADCC Open
Rose Namajunas to compete in ADCC Open
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will be competing at the ADCC Open.
He was snoring – Referee clears up Mark Zuckerberg BJJ controversy; reveals disguise, security team
He was snoring – Ref clears up Zuckerberg BJJ controversy; reveals disguise, security team
Ref Lucas Costa had an entirely other kind of beast on his hands recently. Billionaire BJJ player Mark Zuckerberg. The results? Not at all what you’d expect.
Sumo Stomp! Controversial former sekiwake Ichinojo announces shock retirement
Sumo Stomp! Controversial sekiwake announces shock retirement
Ichinojo Takashi, one of sumo's 'bad boys' is out of the sport, but not without making his point.
Mark Zuckerberg wins gold medal at BJJ competition
Mark Zuckerberg wins BJJ Competition
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won two medals at a BJJ tournament recently.
Mikey Musumeci shines at ONE | Grappling Report
Grappling Report: Dozens of elite grappling highlights across the US in one weekend
The biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling. This week we have ONE and the Emerald City Invitational.
WTF: Thrilling Lethwei vs. Muay Thai showdown with a shocking finale
WTF: Muay Thai vs. Lethwei battle for the ages
WTF is back in your lives with Lethwei vs. Muay Thai match for the ages. We've also got dambe, judo and more.
F2W 227: Live results, highlights
F2W 227: Live results, highlights
F2W 227 is live tonight featuring the world's best in BJJ and submission grappling.
F2W 227: Previews, fight card and how to watch
F2W 227: Reasons to watch
F2W 227 brings its thrilling submission grappling format to Phoenix, AZ today.
Are you willing to die for your BJJ school? | MMA Science Weekly
Are you willing to die for your BJJ school? | MMA Science Weekly
Belt whipping is still a common practice in some BJJ schools, but does it build the kind of loyalty instructors hope for?
Sumo Stomp! May 2023 rankings breakdown (now with GIFs!)
Sumo Stomp! May rankings breakdown
Everything you need to know about sumo's May rankings.
Nicky Rodriguez announces potential WWE move | Grappling Report
Nicky Rodriguez announces potential WWE move | Grappling Report
Rising star grappler Nicky Rodriguez could be going to the WWE, plus the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.
UFC loses ADCC streaming deal in surprising turn of events
UFC loses ADCC streaming deal in surprising turn of events
UFC Fight Pass no longer has the ADCC streaming rights that they just recently announced.
Artificial intelligence is coming for martial arts | MMA Science Weekly
AI is coming for martial arts
Your regular rundown of the studies, experiments, and hard science going on in the world of mixed martial arts. This week focusing on the growing field of artificial intelligence.
Mica Galvao injured, Erich Munis impresses at BJJ Stars 10 | Grappling Report
Grappling Report: Mica Galvao injured at BJJ Stars 10
Check out a rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling, including results from BJJ Stars 10, feat. Mica Galvao & Erich Munis.
Dillon Danis to return to grappling in 2023
Dillon Danis to return to grappling in 2023
Dillon Danis is planning to resume his grappling career this year.
BJJ Oversimplified – Gunnar Nelson’s top game tactics
BJJ Oversimplified - Gunnar Nelson’s top game tactics
A look at the intricacies of Gunnar Nelson, owner of one of MMA's best grappling games.
WTF: Shaolin ‘master’ fights boxer in mall event, learns that praying mantis style doesn’t work
WTF: Shaolin ‘master’ fights boxer, learns mantis style doesn’t work
His Shaolin Kung Fu was not enough. That man got shipped back to sifu's doorstep with the quickness.
Grappling Report: Sonnen reveals why Submission Underground disappeared, slams UFC Fight Pass
Grappling Report: Sonnen reveals why Submission Underground disappeared, slams UFC Fight Pass
Ever wondered what happened to Submission Underground? Check out a rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.