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BJJ champ Gabi Garcia accuses husband of domestic violence
Gabi Garcia accuses husband of domestic violence
Gabi Garcia accused her husband of physically abusing her and making death threats to her family.
Joe Pyfer gets another win… in BJJ? – Grappling report
Grappling Report: Gordon Ryan’s absence explained, elite grapplers head to Italy
Joe Pyfer won at Fury Pro Grappling 7, Finishers 20 results, Gordon Ryan might be out for some time, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grappling Report: Gordon Ryan rematch turned down by Craig Jones
Grappling Report: Three IBJJF Opens take place around the world on one weekend
Gordon Ryan vs Craig Jones rematch? Check out a rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.
‘My doctor used a banned substance in my treatment’ — Mica Galvao on 12-month IBJJF ban
Mica Galvao blames doctor for IBJJF ban
Mica Galvao has accepted a 12-month ban by the IBJJF, after failing a USADA drug test.
BJJ phenom Mica Galvao fails drug test, stripped of 2022 IBJJF world title
BJJ phenom Mica Galvao fails drug test, stripped of world title
Mica Galvao is no longer the youngest ever BJJ world champion.
Grappling Report: Andrew Tackett crowned Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion
Grappling Report: Andrew Tackett crowned Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion
A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.
Grappling Report: BJJ competitors prepare for IBJJF Pan Championship 2023
Grappling Report: BJJ competitors prepare for IBJJF Pan Championship 2023
Grappling Report rounds up all the news and events from the BJJ and grappling scene.
BJJ champs Cyborg, Vagner Rocha among five 2022 No Gi Worlds athletes suspended for doping
BJJ champs Cyborg, Vagner Rocha among five 2022 No Gi Worlds athletes suspended for doping
Five jiujitsu stars failed drug tests at the IBJJF No Gi World Championships.
Grappling Report: Art of Jiu-Jitsu dominates at IBJJF Grand Prix
Grappling Report: Art of Jiu-Jitsu dominates at IBJJF Grand Prix
The IBJJF grand prix took place this weekend and the team at Art of Jiu-Jitsu managed to win two out of three titles at the event. First up was the men’s lightweight tournament, where Johnatha Alves and Andy Murasaki both impressed in the opening round by defeating their respective opponents in style. The final between […]
Grappling Report: BJJ competitors dominate Sambo and MMA counterparts at ONE Fight Night 7
Grappling Report: BJJ competitors dominate Sambo and MMA counterparts at ONE Fight Night 7
There were two exciting grappling matches booked for ONE Fight Night 7, both pitting top BJJ competitors against grapplers from other disciplines. First up was Tommy Langaker, who took on Sambo world champion Uali Kurzhev and managed to submit him with a heelhook less than three minutes into the match. He was given one of […]
Gordon Ryan out of Felipe Pena rematch, Nick Rodriguez to step in
Gordon Ryan out of Felipe Pena rematch, Nick Rodriguez to step in
Gordon Ryan has pulled out of his February 25th WNO match against Felipe Pena due to health complications. Announced by both Ryan and FloGrappling yesterday afternoon, Pena will now be facing Ryan’s former teammate Nick Rodriguez in the main event of the evening. Gordon Ryan pulls out again View this post on Instagram A post […]
Grappling Report: Mikey Musumeci set for next ONE title defense
Grappling Report: Mikey Musumeci set for next ONE title defense
ONE Championship are staging their first event on US soil with ONE Fight Night 10 on May 5th. To their credit, the promotion looks to be going all out to in order to put on the best show they can. Part of that involves getting their reigning flyweight submission grappling champion Mikey Musumeci to defend […]
Nick Rodriguez denies greasing, as allegations with ex-teammate Gordon Ryan get ugly
Nick Rodriguez denies greasing, as allegations with ex-teammate Gordon Ryan get ugly
ADCC champ Gordon Ryan accused Nicky Rodriguez of greasing following their match at Fight Pass Invitational 3 last December. “The moment he started sweating, he definitely was lotioned and the lotion came out. I couldn’t get a hold of him. He was so slippery,” Ryan said. Now, the ADCC silver medalist and B-Team BJJ coach […]
Grappling Report – Full lineup announced for WNO: Gordon Ryan v Felipe Pena 4
Grappling Report - Full lineup announced for WNO: Gordon Ryan v Felipe Pena 4
Grappling Report rounds up all the news and events from the BJJ and grappling scene.
Grappling Report: IBJJF European champions crowned for 2023
Grappling Report: IBJJF European champions crowned for 2023
The IBJJF European Championship was held in Paris this year for the first time, and thousands of the continent’s top competitors descended on the French city for the last week of January. Kaynan Duarte ended up walking away with the most prestigious achievement in the men’s divisions by winning gold in both his own weightclass […]
Grappling Report: Watch Jake Paul start training BJJ with ADCC head, Atos black belt
Grappling Report: Watch Jake Paul start training BJJ with ADCC head, Atos black belt
Jake Paul made the transition from YouTube star to boxer relatively quickly, and now it seems like he’s jumping into MMA head-first as well. He signed a contract with PFL earlier this month and he’s already got to work training for his eventual debut. Paul has managed to meet up with the head organizer for […]
UFC secures rights to ADCC, 2024 World Championship
UFC secures rights to ADCC, 2024 World Championship
ADCC broadcast rights is now owned by the UFC.