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Michael Pixley is a former NCAA and NAIA champion wrestler who now competes in jiu-jitsu and grappling. He represents Pedigo Submission Fighting.

  1. Daisy Fresh S3E4 Recap: The End Of An Era & New Beginnings

    Daisy Fresh S3E4 Recap: The End Of An Era & New Beginnings

    Jun 21, 2023

    With continued success on and off the mats, the Pedigo Submission Fighting crew at Daisy Fresh has begun to outgrow the laundromat in which the team was born. The Wiltse brothers, Andrew and Bird, have now purchased a house, upgrading their living situation and providing them with a space to further their journey in content creation and production of instructional videos. As they celebrate the journey thus far, Andrew shares an anecdote about an unexpected trap of his newfound revenue: paying taxes for the first time. Later, he opens up about his mental health struggles during his time off the mats due to compounding injuries.
  2. Can 'Daisy Fresh' Win A No-Gi Worlds Team Title This Year?

    Can 'Daisy Fresh' Win A No-Gi Worlds Team Title This Year?

    Nov 29, 2022

    After running away with the team title at IBJJF No-Gi Pans for a second straight year, Pedigo Submission Fighting looks positioned to make a challenge for their first ever team trophy at No-Gi Worlds.
  3. The Current & Future Stars Coming To The 2022 ADCC Las Vegas Open

    The Current & Future Stars Coming To The 2022 ADCC Las Vegas Open

    Sep 9, 2022

    While the grappling world will have their eyes on the 2022 ADCC World Championships, some grappling talents will be competing in the two-days earlier ADCC Las Vegas Open, streamed live on FloGrappling.
  4. Bracket Breakdown | See The Day 2 Favorites At ADCC West Coast Trials

    Bracket Breakdown | See The Day 2 Favorites At ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 3, 2022

    More than 1,000 competitors have been shaved down to just 160. With the first day of the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials wrapped up, the final brackets are set for the final day of competition.
  5. Live Updates & Results | 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Live Updates & Results | 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 2, 2022

    With eight mats, more than 1,000 competitors, and hundreds of grappling all stars, it's nearly impossible to stay on top of all the action from the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials.
  6. Brackets Out! See The Top 16 Seeds In All ADCC West Coast Trials Divisions

    Brackets Out! See The Top 16 Seeds In All ADCC West Coast Trials Divisions

    Apr 2, 2022

    The brackets for the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials have been released. With returning ADCC trials finalists, former ADCC qualifiers, and renowned ADCC hopefuls registered, this is set to be the largest ADCC trials in history.
  7. Grappling Bulletin: Tye Ruotolo Becomes First Two Division WNO Champ

    Grappling Bulletin: Tye Ruotolo Becomes First Two Division WNO Champ

    Jan 24, 2022

    Tye Ruotolo needed only five minutes and 41 seconds to force the tap out in his title match against Levi Jones-Leary, switching from a heel hook to a kneebar in a slick display of submission prowess.
  8. Live Updates & Results | Tezos WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho

    Live Updates & Results | Tezos WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho

    Jan 22, 2022

    Two more WNO champions will be crowned tonight at Tezos WNO: Criag Jones vs Pedro Marinho. In the main event, Craig Jones (4-1) will try for his fourth submission victory on WNO as he fights to become WNO's first light heavyweight champion. He'll face Pedro Marinho, an IBJJF No-Gi World Champion making his WNO debut in the title shot.
  9. Updated | How To Bet On WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho

    Updated | How To Bet On WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho

    Jan 14, 2022

    Online betting sites such as BetOnline and BetDSI will soon release money lines for WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho. The January 21 card is scheduled to feature six main card bouts as well as three undercard matchups. There are money lines for each, including straight up bets and juicy props. Check out the favorites, underdogs, over/unders, and more below.
  10. Mikey Musumeci To Defend Belt Against Estevan Martinez As Late Replacement

    Mikey Musumeci To Defend Belt Against Estevan Martinez As Late Replacement

    Jan 13, 2022

    With Jon Calestine out of WNO, his opponent Estevan Martinez will be promoted to a title shot. The reigning WNO Bantamweight Champion, Mikey Musumeci, has stepped up on short notice to replace Calestine against Martinez, and will put his title on the line against the Giant Slayer.
  11. How Pedro Marinho's 2021 Surge Earned Him A WNO Title Shot vs Craig Jones

    How Pedro Marinho's 2021 Surge Earned Him A WNO Title Shot vs Craig Jones

    Jan 12, 2022

    Pedro Marinho was just a purple belt in 2019 the first time he faced Craig Jones at Kasai 5. The rising star from Gracie Barra took Jones to a draw in the April event in New York, part of the eight-man 205 lb tournament.
  12. Legends Predict: Tye Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary

    Legends Predict: Tye Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary

    Jan 11, 2022

    Who's Number One (WNO) returns for 2022 with WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho. It's a stacked card, starting at 7:00 et with the prelims free on our Facebook and Youtube accounts.
  13. Buy Your Craig Jones Seminar And WNO Tickets Here!

    Buy Your Craig Jones Seminar And WNO Tickets Here!

    Jan 4, 2022

    Who's Number One (WNO) returns on January 21st, this time in Dallas and with two title belts on the line. Here is the schedule:
  14. Three Free Prelims Kick Off WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho On January 21

    Three Free Prelims Kick Off WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho On January 21

    Jan 2, 2022

    Three free preliminary matches will start the show on Friday, January 21 for WNO: Craig Jones vs Pedro Marinho.  Those matches will be streamed for free on YouTube and Facebook.