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Tye Ruotolo vs. Izaak Michell Submission Grappling World Title Match Announced For ONE 166: Qatar

Tye Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Championship Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is preparing for a monumental title defense… As he is scheduled to face Izaak Michell at ONE 166:...

Romulo Barral: “When I Have A Competition, My Personality Changes”

For anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they understand how important it is to be on the mats. They understand that training is a vital component of a great day. And it’s no different for...

ADXC 2: Yara Kakish & Emily Ferreira Headline A Jiu-Jitsu Bout In The Prelims

With most of the duels for its second edition already revealed, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) still has a few aces up its sleeve, and now the time has come to reveal yet another...

Dante Leon vs. Diego “Pato” Oliveira Scheduled For WNO 22

Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22), set for February 9th, 2024, will see yet another highly anticipated bout… As Dante Leon will defend his lightweight title against Diego “Pato”...

ADXC 2: Douglas Lima & Rinat Fakhredinov Face Each Other In A Main Card Grappling Bout

With the tournament ever closer, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is ready to unveil yet another duel that will make up the main card of its second edition… As, on January 19th, UFC...

Nicky Rodriguez vs. Victor Hugo Announced For Heavyweight Match At WNO 22

Nicky Rodriguez and Victor Hugo are set to clash in the main event of Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22) – scheduled for February 9th, 2024! This heavyweight bout, although not for the title...

Mo Jassim Admits Purses In ADCC Are “Very Well Behind MMA”

The ADCC, a crown jewel in the world of no-gi grappling, has seen a surge in popularity and scale over the last decade. However, this growth hasn’t translated into increased prize money for the...

Chael Sonnen Suggests That Khabib Nurmagomedov Might Return At UFC 300

Despite the star-filled lineup for UFC 300, could it be the case that the event will be even grander… Could it be the case that none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return –...

Gordon Ryan Says That ADCC Should Increase Winner Payouts To $250k+ Per Division

Gordon Ryan recently emphasized the need for the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) to significantly raise its prize money – in order to spur the development of the sport. During his appearance on...

Chael Sonnen: “Every Grappling Event Should Have The Same Rules”

Submission grappling is becoming increasingly popular… But what stands in its way to even bigger growth and popularity? Well, Chael Sonnen believes that one of the obstacles is that the rules...

Aljamain Sterling Hyped About ADXC 2 Grappling Bout vs. Chase Hooper: “An Entertaining Match”

In the upcoming ADXC 2 event, MMA fans are in for a treat – as Aljamain Sterling and Chase Hooper prepare to headline in a no-gi welterweight grappling match! Sterling, known as “The...

ADXC 2: Ahmed Amir And Matus Arpas Face Off In A Prelims Card Grappling Bout

With January 19th drawing ever closer on the horizon, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has been gradually revealing the fights that will make up the card for its second edition, and another...

ADXC 2: Emirati Prospects Al Suwaidi Brothers Challenge The New Generation At The Prelims Card

Aiming to have great matches and also reveal the new names of the Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling scene, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) in its second edition invited two Emirati gems to show their...

Ffion Davies Set To Battle Amanda “Tubby” Alequin In WNO 22 Flyweight Title Defense

Ffion Davies is gearing up to defend her flyweight championship title – against Amanda “Tubby” Alequin, at the upcoming Who’s Number One 22 event! WNO 22 is scheduled for...

ADXC 2: Pablo Lavaselli & Espen Mathiesen Headline The Jiu-Jitsu Co-Main Event

With two weeks on the clock until the next installment of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC), the time has finally come to unveil the second Co-Main Event that will take the tournament to the...

First Ever ADCC Youth Championship Announced: August 16th, 2024

The submission grappling world is set to witness yet another groundbreaking event… As the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) has officially announced the launch of the first-ever ADCC Youth...

Nicholas Meregali: “This Year I Will Compete In The Gi Without Training”

Despite not focusing on training with a gi, Nicholas Meregali has set his sights on competing in the IBJJF Opens this year – to establish himself as the world’s best Jiu-Jitsu athlete....

Kade Ruotolo vs Tommy Langaker II Announced For ONE 165 In Tokyo

The stage is set for an exciting rematch at ONE 165… As Kade Ruotolo will once again face off against Tommy Langaker! This bout, scheduled for January 28, will take place at the Ariake Arena in...

IBJJF Changes Rules With Focus On Transgender Athletes & The Meregali Incident

The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has announced a series of updates to the rules governing major Jiu-Jitsu competitions worldwide. These updates include modifications to...

ADXC 2: Ali Monfaradi Faces Talison Costa In A Bahrain vs. Brazil Main Card Match

An explosive rematch is set to take place in the Main Card of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship’s (ADXC) second edition, set to take place on January 19th, in Abu Dhabi. Ali Monfaradi and...

[WATCH] Pat Sabatini Submits Opponent With A Vicious Suloev Stretch

Pat Sabatini has once again demonstrated his grappling skillset in the MMA octagon – this time at Cage Fury FC’s Fury Pro Grappling 8 event in Philadelphia. Despite a mixed record in the...

Kade Ruotolo vs Tommy Langaker Announced As “Best Submission Grappling Fight Of 2023” (ONE Championship)

ONE Fight Night 11 witnessed what many are now calling the most exhilarating submission grappling match in the history of ONE Championship. The event, held at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in...

ADXC 2: Pedro Ramalho & Max Lindblad Headline The Jiu-Jitsu Co-Main Event

As we get closer and closer to January 19th, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) unveils more of the fights we’ll be seeing at the tournament’s second edition. This time around, the...

ADXC 2: Bruno Lima Faces Manuel Ribamar In A Portugal vs. Brazil Main Bout

Set to take place in the UAE’s capital on January 19th, the ADXC 2 boasts a meticulously prepared card, aiming to bring another grappling show filled with exciting duels to fight fans....