Grappling
News, events and technique breakdown for grappling sports such as BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), judo and sambo.
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 BJJ Competition
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won two medals at a BJJ tournament recently.
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: 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 is live tonight featuring the world's best in BJJ and submission grappling.
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
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 rankings breakdown
Everything you need to know about sumo's May rankings.
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 Fight Pass no longer has the ADCC streaming rights that they just recently announced.
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.
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 is planning to resume his grappling career this year.
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, 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
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: 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.
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 world title
Mica Galvao is no longer the youngest ever BJJ world champion.
Context: BJJ white belt awarded $46 million after significant injury, but what does it all really mean?
A BJJ white belt was awarded a $46 million dollar in damages this week after being seriously injured during sparring. In November of 2018 at Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club (DMJJC) in Del Mar, California, 23-year-old Jack Greener sustained a neck injury that left him with partial movement in his extremities and has confined him to […]
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 Stars 10 features star-studded absolute grand prix
A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling.
Pan IBJJF 2023 Previews: Who to watch, and how
Bloody Elbow looks over some of the exciting matchups kicking off this weekend’s IBJJF Pans black belt tournament.
‘I’d never defend a murderer’ – Anderson Silva responds to video from lawyer of Leandro Lo’s killer
Former UFC champion Anderson Silva addresses recent controversy regarding Leandro Lo’s death.
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.
Video: Chris Weidman gets emotional in first return to competition after gruesome leg break
Chris Weidman hasn’t seen action since UFC 261 in 2021. It was a fateful night for the former middleweight champion where he broke his leg on a checked kick from Uriah Hall. It was a long, grueling road to recovery for the 38-year-old Weidman, but over the weekend, he returned to competition in a submission […]
Grappling Report: Elisabeth Clay defeats two ADCC champs in one night at Polaris 23
Polaris 23 was set to feature one of the most stacked women’s tournaments in the history of professional Jiu-Jitsu competition, and every woman who stepped on to the mats put on a fantastic performance. In the end though, it was Elisabeth Clay who took home the title and she did so by defeating both of […]
Sumo Haru Basho: Final day results, full bout replays and analysis
All the action from the January sumo tournament in Japan.
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.
Sumo stomp! Five reasons to watch the haru basho
The Grand Tournament of Sumo's March basho is just days away.