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  1. Tackett Brothers Win, Tanabe Beats Couch At Unrivaled2

    Tackett Brothers Win, Tanabe Beats Couch At Unrivaled2

    Feb 27, 2023

    Three prominent Americans in the no-gi world challenged three local athletes in an innovative ruleset at Unrivaled2, held in Tokyo this Saturday, February 25.
  2. Couch, Tanabe, Iwamoto & The Tackets Tonight At Unrivaled2 In Japan

    Couch, Tanabe, Iwamoto & The Tackets Tonight At Unrivaled2 In Japan

    Feb 25, 2023

    Tonight in Japan Unrivaled2 will host several of the brightest rising starsin an event that features an innovative ruleset.
  3. Ronaldo Junior Shines At, EUG 4 Middleweight Grand Prix

    Ronaldo Junior Shines At, EUG 4 Middleweight Grand Prix

    Jun 15, 2022

    On the heels of his 2022 IBJJF World Championships bronze medal, Ronaldo Junior collected a big cash prize at EUG 4. Coming out on top of an eight-man black belt grand prix at Evolve Ur Game 4, the Atos black belt secured the $10,000 grand prize defeating Shane Shapiro, Alexandre Jesus, and 2019 Pans and European champion Levi Jones-Leary in the process.
  4. Levi Jones-Leary & Ronaldo Junior Atop The 8-Man EUG Grand Prix

    Levi Jones-Leary & Ronaldo Junior Atop The 8-Man EUG Grand Prix

    Jun 9, 2022

    EUG — Evolve Ur Game — will bring the gi back to Las Vegas for the promotion’s fourth installment, an eight man 180 lb Grand Prix featuring two of the world’s premiere middleweights.
  5. How to Watch EUG Promotions 180 lb Black Belt Grand Prix

    How to Watch EUG Promotions 180 lb Black Belt Grand Prix

    Feb 15, 2022

    EUG Promotions returns on June 11, 2022 with an 8-man tournament offering $10,000 to the winner.
  6. Grappling Bulletin: 2021, A Year of Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling in Review

    Grappling Bulletin: 2021, A Year of Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling in Review

    Jan 4, 2022

    The return of Worlds, the growth of WNO, and the emergence of a new generation of champion grapplers– just a handful of the high points of a rollercoaster 12-month period that rarely took its foot off the gas pedal. Of course, there were also less positive happenings; confrontations, team splits, and more.
  7. Grappling Bulletin: Why This IBJJF Worlds Will Be Unlike Any Other

    Grappling Bulletin: Why This IBJJF Worlds Will Be Unlike Any Other

    Nov 29, 2021

    The most anticipated gi event of the year draws nearer. 10 days from now grapplers from around the world will convene in Anaheim, CA for the 2021 IBJJF World Championship.
  8. Grappling Bulletin: Musumecis, Dante Leon Join Daisy Fresh Team

    Grappling Bulletin: Musumecis, Dante Leon Join Daisy Fresh Team

    Oct 18, 2021

    From little acorns do mighty oaks grow. The Daisy Fresh team was the dream of a humble mid-western American jiu-jitsu lover and has become one of the best-known and beloved team active in modern jiu-jitsu.
  9. Early Round Matches You Won't Want To Miss At The 2021 IBJJF Pans

    Early Round Matches You Won't Want To Miss At The 2021 IBJJF Pans

    Aug 30, 2021

    The 2021 IBJJF Pan Championship looks to be an action-packed event, filled with several highly-anticipated black belt matches. While many division finals and semifinals may still be difficult to determine, there are a few matches in the early rounds of each division which stand out as must-watch jiu-jitsu. Here are some of the most exciting matches in the opening two rounds.
  10. 2021 IBJJF Pan Championship Brackets Released!

    2021 IBJJF Pan Championship Brackets Released!

    Aug 29, 2021

    The IBJJF has released the brackets and schedule for the five-day long 2021 Pan Championships, which begins on Wednesday, September 1. Find the brackets by division here, or see the event schedule by day here.
  11. Who Can Topple The Returning Champs At The 2021 IBJJF Pans?

    Who Can Topple The Returning Champs At The 2021 IBJJF Pans?

    Aug 18, 2021

    The rosters for the 2021 IBJJF Pan Championship are stacked with returning champions, fan favorites, and rookies looking to break out. Some of the divisions have clear cut favorites to win gold, while others are harder to call. Here are our predictions for the favorites to reach the top of the podium, the dark horses who could steal the show, and the disruptors who could make things difficult for their division cohorts.