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  1. Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Nationals, Leandro Trial, EBI 25, Pedigo, & More

    Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Nationals, Leandro Trial, EBI 25, Pedigo, & More

    Aug 11, 2025

    Get a quick rundown of everything happening in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in just a few minutes
  2. WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 29

    WNO Results: Here's Who Won At WNO 29

    Jul 26, 2025

    WNO 29 delivered a strong slate of no-gi matches in Miami, with Vagner Rocha earning a decision win over Kit Dale in a lively main event.
  3. WNO 29 Full Card. Here's The Lineup & Match Details

    WNO 29 Full Card. Here's The Lineup & Match Details

    Jul 25, 2025

    WNO 29 arrives in Miami on July 25, delivering a stacked 11-match card of world-class no-gi grappling.
  4. Roosevelt Sousa To Face Igor 'Fat Ninja' Tanabe At WNO 29 In Miami, FL

    Roosevelt Sousa To Face Igor 'Fat Ninja' Tanabe At WNO 29 In Miami, FL

    Jul 10, 2025

    Two of the best heavyweights on Earth will meet in grappling action at WNO 29 when Roosevelt Sousa takes on Igor 'Fat Ninja' Tanabe. These are two big, strong, agile, and active heavyweights who are aiming to put on a show in Miami, Florida - with big stakes for both men.
  5. WNO 29: Roosevelt Sousa e Igor Tanabe colidem em duelo de pesos pesados

    WNO 29: Roosevelt Sousa e Igor Tanabe colidem em duelo de pesos pesados

    Jul 10, 2025

    Marcado para chegar na cidade de Miami, na Flórida, no dia 25 de julho, o Who's Number One segue revelando os confrontos que irão sacudir o Mana Wynwood Convention Center em sua vigésima nona edição. Com atletas de renome já confirmados para o evento, a organização anunciou que Roosevelt Sousa e Igor Tanabe entrarão em rota de colisão em duelo na divisão de pesados.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.