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Sterling books BJJ superfight; Gordon Ryan in WNO champions' event
Nicholas Meregali wins the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix, some of the best no gi grapplers on the planet are about to compete, and more BJJ news in this week's grappling report.

Ex-UFC champ has good ADCC run, New Wave replaced by rival at Quintet
Another former UFC champ switches to BJJ competition, Quintet is finally back, and all the latest in grappling news.

GSP vs. Demian Maia set for UFC FPI 6
Welterweight legend GSP is back in action for a grappling match with Demian Maia.

BJJ Legend Marcelo Garcia shares 'best possible news' on cancer treatment
The multiple-time ADCC and IBJJF champ Marcelo Garcia revealed a massive update in his ongoing battle with stomach cancer

Full card for UFC's BJJ event with Jones vs Pena, $30K absolute tourney
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4, new world champions, and much more this week's BJJ round up.

Grappling Report: 2023 IBJJF Worlds colored belt results; Miyao, Canuto win Masters Intl
Top prospects in action, several fresh black belts on the scene, and much more this week's BJJ round up.

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.

BJJ star Gordon Ryan reveals various health issues, out indefinitely
Gordon Ryan revealed recent bouts of infection and his uncertain competitive return.

Grappling Report: New generation of Brasileiro champions crowned
The biggest headlines and news from the world of BJJ and competitive grappling.

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.

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.

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.

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
Five jiujitsu stars failed drug tests at the IBJJF No Gi World Championships.

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: 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 […]

2022 IBJJF Worlds results: Women set firsts, legends retire
The 2022 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships took place between June 2nd and June 5th this year. And the tournament has delivered spectacles on both ends of the age spectrum. We’ve seen the youngest-ever champion crowned in the event’s history in Mica Galvao, as well as the retirement of two BJJ legends, Rafael Lovato Jr. and […]