Grappling

News, events and technique breakdown for grappling sports such as BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), judo and sambo.

Sumo Stomp! Watch Eddie Hall dominate in sumo, express interest in upcoming Worlds
Video: Eddie Hall vs. Sumo
Former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall entered the dohyo in a recent video, where he took on a group of British sumo wrestlers.
Exclusive: BJJ ref responds to Mark Zuckerberg over choke out denials, ‘I wasn’t going to treat him special’
BJJ ref responds to 'white belt' Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg wanted to make sure The New York Times knew he wasn't choked unconscious at a BJJ event. But he was.
Mark Zuckerberg denies getting choked out at BJJ event: ‘That never happened’
Mark Zuckerberg denies being choked out at BJJ event
Mark Zuckerberg doesn't want you to think he was choked out in a BJJ match.
2023 IBJJF World Championships full results, highlights: Jansen Gomes shines, Hugo and Pessanha get double gold
2023 IBJJF Worlds results, highlights: Gomes shines, Hugo and Pessanha double gold
Check out full results and video from the 2023 IBJJF World Championships.
Sumo Stomp! May Tournament report card: Maegashira 17-9
Sumo Stomp! May Tournament report card: Maegashira 17-9
Grand Sumo's May Tournament has come and gone. Now it's time to grade how well everyone did, starting with the bottom half of the maegashira.
Grappling Report: 2023 IBJJF World Championships colored belt results; Miyao, Canuto win Master International
Grappling Report: 2023 IBJJF Worlds colored belt results; Miyao, Canuto win Masters Intl
Top prospects in action, several fresh black belts on the scene, and much more this week's BJJ round up.
Polaris 24: Mateusz Szczeciński submits Jed Hue in under a minute!
Polaris 24: Szczeciński submits Hue in under a minute!
Old rivals meet new blood as Polaris, the biggest Grappling show in the UK, launches it's 24th event.
No Ryan Hall? – Why you should still watch Polaris 24
No Ryan Hall? - Why you should still watch Polaris 24
Polaris, the biggest grappling show in the UK, is back for more no-gi excellence even without Ryan Hall on the card.
Video: BJJ champion Haisam Rida vs. car thief aftermath
Video: BJJ champion Haisam Rida vs. car thief aftermath
It looks like one potential criminal got a lot more than he bargained for, when he tried to steal BJJ champ Haisam Rida's ride.
Before and After: BJJ star Gordon Ryan reveals significantly diminished physique during health crisis
Before and After: Gordon Ryan reveals significantly diminished physique during health crisis
Grappling star Gordon Ryan gave more updates on his health, showcasing a much diminished figure.
‘Secret juice’ – Paulo Costa called out by UFC rival after training camp dust-up
'Secret juice' – Paulo Costa called out after training camp dust-up
Paulo Costa, Diego Ferreira and the many finishes of Jungle Fight 116 are just some of the highlights of this week's Brazil Beat.
Video: Logan Paul grapples UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski, BJJ star Craig Jones
Video: Logan Paul grapples UFC champs Adesanya and Volkanovski, BJJ star Craig Jones
Logan Paul trained with very high level BJJ and MMA champions.
BJJ champ Gabi Garcia accuses husband of domestic violence
Gabi Garcia accuses husband of domestic violence
Gabi Garcia accused her husband of physically abusing her and making death threats to her family.
Video: Promoter leg locks MMA media member
Video: Promoter leg locks MMA media member
A BJJ black belt promoter tapped an MMA media member in 13 seconds.
New UFC middleweight throws fit at ADCC event
New UFC middleweight throws fit at ADCC event
New UFC signee Sharabutdin Magomedov got heated at a recent ADCC event after getting tapped with a heel hook.
Joe Pyfer gets another win… in BJJ? – Grappling report
Grappling Report: Gordon Ryan’s absence explained, elite grapplers head to Italy
Joe Pyfer won at Fury Pro Grappling 7, Finishers 20 results, Gordon Ryan might be out for some time, and more.
Sumo Natsu Basho final results and highlights: All hail the yokozuna
Sumo Natsu Basho final results and replays
Grand Sumo is back with the natsu basho. This is your place for all the action, replays and analysis.
Fury Pro Grappling 7 results: Joe Pyfer defeats Gerald Meerschaert via decision!
Fury Grappling 7 live results, videos
One of the biggest grappling shows is back in Philly to pit MMA fighters against BJJ experts for Fury Pro Grappling 7.
BJJ legend Orlando Sanchez’s cause of death revealed
BJJ legend Orlando Sanchez's cause of death revealed
The GB black belt passed away last year, with no cause of death being immediately disclosed.
Ralph Gracie shares prison story about pissing off Mexican gang member
Ralph Gracie shares scary story about time he was in prison with a Mexican gang member
Ralph Gracie's prison tales, a disgruntled manager, the return of medieval MMA and much more on the Brazil Beat.
27-year-old BJJ superstar Gordon Ryan reveals surgery and various health issues, out indefinitely
BJJ star Gordon Ryan reveals various health issues, out indefinitely
Gordon Ryan revealed recent bouts of infection and his uncertain competitive return.
Ex-UFC champ makes podium at ADCC Denver – Grappling Report
Ex-UFC champ makes podium at ADCC Denver - Grappling Report
Check out the lineup for Fury Pro Grappling's latest BJJ event, set for May 27th, as well as results from the ADCC Denver Open.
Sumo Stomp! ‘Georgian Forklift’ Tochinoshin announces retirement mid-tournament
Sumo Stomp! Wildly popular 'Georgian Forklift' announces retirement
Tochinoshin, one of the most popular figures in all of sumo, has called it a career. The 'Georgian Forklift' had gone 0-6 in May.
WNO full results, videos: Nicholas Meregali submits Pedro Marinho!
WNO full results, videos: Meregali submits Marinho
Gi and NoGi legends Nicholas Meregali and Pedro Marinho face off in OKC at WNO: Meregali vs. Marinho.
Kron Gracie took ‘bad advice’ at UFC 288, to ‘please the jiu jitsu community’
Kron blames 'bad advice' for UFC 288
Kron Gracie breaks silence on his strange performance against Charles Jourdain at UFC 288. And why it won't happen again.
Mass exodus as several BJJ champs leave Dream Art – Grappling Report
Grappling Report: New generation of Brasileiro champions crowned
The biggest headlines and news from the world of BJJ and competitive grappling.
Marine who used BJJ on Jordan Neely to face manslaughter charges
Marine who used BJJ on Jordan Neely to face manslaughter charges
The district attorney's office has released a statement that they plan to file manslaughter charges against Daniel Penny over the death of Jordan Neely.
Sumo Stomp! The ozeki crisis and a ‘Monster’ waiting in the wings
Five reasons to watch the natsu basho
Grand Sumo returns this weekend with the natsu basho. Here are storylines I'll be tracking once the tournament gets underway.
Rose Namajunas to compete in ADCC Open
Rose Namajunas to compete in ADCC Open
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will be competing at the ADCC Open.
He was snoring – Referee clears up Mark Zuckerberg BJJ controversy; reveals disguise, security team
He was snoring – Ref clears up Zuckerberg BJJ controversy; reveals disguise, security team
Ref Lucas Costa had an entirely other kind of beast on his hands recently. Billionaire BJJ player Mark Zuckerberg. The results? Not at all what you’d expect.