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  1. 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.
  2. Grappling Bulletin: Is This Legal Ankle Lock A Heel Hook in Disguise?

    Grappling Bulletin: Is This Legal Ankle Lock A Heel Hook in Disguise?

    Nov 15, 2021

    Following Victor Hugo's big win in the final of the IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Heavyweight Grand Prix, questions have arisen over the legality of the attack due to the torque applied to both the knee and the ankle.
  3. How Winning ADCC North American Trials is A Step Toward Stardom

    How Winning ADCC North American Trials is A Step Toward Stardom

    Nov 5, 2021

    Everybody knows how tough it is to get into ADCC. The biggest and most prestigious no-gi event in the world, participation is limited to an exclusive few who qualify one of three ways. First, podium finishers get invited back. Second, a handful of invites are reserved for standout names from the world of grappling, with only elite caliber athletes getting the call.
  4. Grappling Bulletin: Diego Pato Is Making His Case For Grappler Of The Year

    Grappling Bulletin: Diego Pato Is Making His Case For Grappler Of The Year

    Oct 25, 2021

    An IBJJF Pans title, gold medals at No-Gi Pans and No-Gi Worlds, third place at the WNO Championship, and this weekend, the EUG 155 lb title. Diego “Pato” Oliveira is undoubtedly having the year of his career.
  5. Official FloGrappling Predictions: 3CG Kumite VII

    Official FloGrappling Predictions: 3CG Kumite VII

    Sep 26, 2020

    This weekend’s Third Coast Grappling event will feature some of the most prominent women in jiu-jitsu.
  6. Six Female World Champs Will Battle At Third Coast Grappling: Kumite VII

    Six Female World Champs Will Battle At Third Coast Grappling: Kumite VII

    Sep 22, 2020

    This weekend’s Third Coast Grappling event will feature some of the most prominent women in jiu-jitsu.
  7. Subversiv Sub-Only Team Challenge Quick Facts & Most Surprising Moments

    Subversiv Sub-Only Team Challenge Quick Facts & Most Surprising Moments

    Aug 29, 2020

    Now the event is in the bag we take a quick look at the 3 on 3 team challenge event. A lot of crazy results to digest, here are the most noteworthy.
  8. The Matches We Want To See At Subversiv 3

    The Matches We Want To See At Subversiv 3

    Aug 27, 2020

    Subversiv is back for a third installment of team jiu-jitsu!
  9. Official FloGappling Predictions: F2W 149 - Ribamar vs Almeida

    Official FloGappling Predictions: F2W 149 - Ribamar vs Almeida

    Aug 14, 2020

    Keenan Cornelius has had to pull out of Fight to Win 149 due to injury. He is replaced by 2020 IBJJF European champion Manuel Ribamar. 
  10. How To Watch: Fight To Win 149 - Keenan vs Almeida

    How To Watch: Fight To Win 149 - Keenan vs Almeida

    Aug 11, 2020

    Keenan Cornelius will make the walk to the Fight To Win stage for the second time in his career at Fight To Win 149, where he'll meet Checkmat ace Gabriel Almeida in the main event. 
  11. Badass Jena Bishop Wins Double Gold Without Conceding A Single Point

    Badass Jena Bishop Wins Double Gold Without Conceding A Single Point

    Aug 29, 2017

    Gracie Humaita black belt Jena Bishop steamrolled her way through Masters Worlds last weekend in Las Vegas for her third double gold of the year.