Grappling
News, events and technique breakdown for grappling sports such as BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), judo and sambo.
Health, MMA, and the risks of experimenting
William Watts of Open Note Grappling explores the overlaps of wellness, MMA and con-artistry.
Crazy video: MMA fighter rolls for heel hook, submits himself
This weekend saw some amazing combat sports action, and one remarkable MMA blooper.
Sumo Stomp! Report Card: Aki Basho 2023 - Maegashira 8-1
More grades for the most recent Grand Sumo tournament. This report card focuses on the upper half of the rank-and-filers.
With GSP out, UFC books Gordon Ryan in replacement BJJ main event
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has been forced out, and they're bringing BJJ star Gordon Ryan in.
Grappling Report: Polaris, WNO announce upcoming lineups
The Catch Wrestling World Championship is fast approaching, Polaris and WNO unveil their latest lineups, the second batch of ADCC Trials have been won, and much more in this week's grappling report.
GSP vs. Diaz 2 cancelled, both pulled from UFC organized BJJ match
GSP had a banger grappling match planned for December.
Dillon Danis offered $100,000 to become head trainer at adult entertainment company
The fallout from the Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis debacle at Misfits Boxing: The Prime Card is epic.
Gordon Ryan vs. Mark Hunt?
BJJ ace Gordon Ryan recently had an online spat with MMA legend Mark Hunt.
High school kid wins ADCC East Coast Trials gold over 250 adults
A high school junior and BJJ prodigy won gold at the ADCC East Coast Trials.
Sumo wrestlers turned away from flight over weight concerns
An airline in Japan was forced to scramble when too many sumo wrestlers tried to board a flight to a small island.
Sumo Stomp! Aki Basho 2023 - Maegashira 9-17
Check out my grades for all the competitors from Grand Sumo's 2023 Aki Basho, starting with the lower half of the maegashira ranks.
Big upsets! ADCC East Coast Trials: Full event results, video highlights
Join us for live results and highlights of ADCC East Coast Trials.
Gordon Ryan celebrates USADA-UFC split: PED use shows drive for greatness
BJJ superstar Gordon Ryan explains his contrasting views on PEDs as he celebrated the UFC's split with USADA.
ADCC 2024 details revealed, Gordon Ryan gives ADCC two unique proposals
ADCC 2024 details have been revealed, with Gordon Ryan's super-fight headlining the highly anticipated event.
ONE's spectacle first approach hurting the future of BJJ
One Championship's spectacle first approach is hurting the future of competitive grappling.
Gordon Ryan leaks Jon Jones' retirement plans after UFC 295
Jon Jones showed off his new training partner and suggested he might have a big advantage over Stipe Miocic at UFC 295.
Oof! Musumeci uses Aoki Lock to submit Shinya Aoki - Grappling Report
IBJJF No Gi Pan Champions, Who's Number One Champions, a Polaris Absolute Grand Prix, and much more in this week's grappling report.
WNO 20: Gordon Ryan reveals mystery box, Galvao lands title winning flying armbar
BJJ great Gordon Ryan revealed his mystery box gimmick, and Mica Galvao stole the show at WNO 20.
Gordon Ryan dominates; Galvao, Baby shark win titles - Full WNO 20 results, highlights
Join us for live results and highlights of WNO 20, headlined by Gordon Ryan and four other title bouts.
WNO 20: Gordon Ryan returns, 5 title bouts - Full card, brackets
BJJ great Gordon Ryan returns in a stacked card at WNO 20: Night of Champions.
Polaris 25: Sterling wins BJJ match, ADCC champ upset in $30K Absolute GP
Polaris 25 has UFC champ Aljamain Sterling competing in BJJ, and a pretty deep 8-man absolute grand prix tournament.
NBA champ wins BJJ challenge over a UFC champ
NBA champion Jamal Murray had a friendly BJJ session with UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski.
UFC contender 'would smoke' Alex Pereira... in a grappling battle
UFC veteran Anthony Smith thinks he could easily beat Alex Pereira in a grappling match.
Aki basho results: The Angry Hamster does it again!
Sumo's fall tournament is upon us. Check here regularly for all the results, highlights and analysis for the next 15 days of sumo action.
B-Team prospect wins ADCC slot, Gracie vs Ex-UFC champ booked - Grappling Report
Gabrieli Pessanha wins big at BJJ Stars 11, ADCC veterans take to the mats, and all the latest in grappling news.
Craig Jones kneebarred a sumo wrestler
Craig Jones, Nicky Rodriguez and Haisim Rida visited the Miyagino sumo stable. Here's why that's a pretty big deal.
B-Team wins! - Sakuraba's Quintet 4 team grappling full results
Quintet 4 is back with several BJJ stars and fun team grappling action.
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.
Sumo Stomp! 5 questions heading into the Aki Basho
Sumo's aki basho starts this weekend. Here are my musing on what to look for during the latest grand sumo tournament.
Mystic Mac? McGregor's BJJ achievement completes checklist from 10 years ago
Conor McGregor's BJJ belt promotion completed a checklist he had from 2013.