Alex Lindsey

Grappling Report Writer

Alex first got introduced to MMA in 2008, and has been training in Jiu-Jitsu ever since. He started covering grappling and MMA news in 2019 and has gone on to work for some of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu media outlets over the years.

GSP vs. Demian Maia set for UFC FPI 6

Welterweight legend GSP is back in action for a grappling match with Demian Maia.

Alex Lindsey | July 24

ADCC announces new division, legends look for comebacks - Grappling Report

More opportunities for women at ADCC, a stacked card coming up at WNO 19, and much more in this week's grappling report...

Alex Lindsey | July 2

WNO 19 gets BJJ grudge match, Lachlan Giles reveals PED test results – Grappling Report

WNO 19 gets grudge match, Lachlan reveals PED test results

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour 2023/2024 has begun, Nicholas Meregali v Kaynan Duarte 5, and much more about the BJJ world in this week's grappling report.

Alex Lindsey | June 19

Full card for UFC’s BJJ event with Jones vs Pena, $30K absolute tournament – Grappling Report

Full card for UFC's BJJ event with Jones vs Pena, $30K absolute tourney

UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4, new world champions, and much more this week's BJJ round up.

Alex Lindsey | June 11

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.

Alex Lindsey | June 4

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.

Alex Lindsey | May 29

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.

Alex Lindsey | May 22

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.

Alex Lindsey | May 13

Mikey Musumeci shines at ONE | Grappling Report

Grappling Report: Dozens of elite grappling highlights across the US in one weekend

The biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling. This week we have ONE and the Emerald City Invitational.

Alex Lindsey | May 7

Nicky Rodriguez announces potential WWE move | Grappling Report

Rising star grappler Nicky Rodriguez could be going to the WWE, plus the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.

Alex Lindsey | April 30

Mica Galvao injured, Erich Munis impresses at BJJ Stars 10 | Grappling Report

Grappling Report: Mica Galvao injured at BJJ Stars 10

Check out a rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling, including results from BJJ Stars 10, feat. Mica Galvao & Erich Munis.

Alex Lindsey | April 24

Grappling Report: Sonnen reveals why Submission Underground disappeared, slams UFC Fight Pass

Ever wondered what happened to Submission Underground? Check out a rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.

Alex Lindsey | April 17

Grappling Report: Gordon Ryan rematch turned down by Craig Jones

Grappling Report: Three IBJJF Opens take place around the world on one weekend

Gordon Ryan vs Craig Jones rematch? Check out a rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.

Alex Lindsey | April 9

Grappling Report: Andrew Tackett crowned Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion

A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling.

Alex Lindsey | April 3

Grappling Report: BJJ Stars 10 features star-studded absolute grand prix

A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling.

Alex Lindsey | March 26

Grappling Report: BJJ competitors prepare for IBJJF Pan Championship 2023

Grappling Report rounds up all the news and events from the BJJ and grappling scene.

Alex Lindsey | March 19

Grappling Report: Elisabeth Clay defeats two ADCC champs in one night at Polaris 23

Polaris 23 was set to feature one of the most stacked women’s tournaments in the history of professional Jiu-Jitsu competition, and every woman who stepped on to the mats put on a fantastic performance. In the end though, it was Elisabeth Clay who took home the title and she did so by defeating both of […]

Alex Lindsey | March 12

Grappling Report: Art of Jiu-Jitsu dominates at IBJJF Grand Prix

The IBJJF grand prix took place this weekend and the team at Art of Jiu-Jitsu managed to win two out of three titles at the event. First up was the men’s lightweight tournament, where Johnatha Alves and Andy Murasaki both impressed in the opening round by defeating their respective opponents in style. The final between […]

Alex Lindsey | March 5

Grappling Report: BJJ competitors dominate Sambo and MMA counterparts at ONE Fight Night 7

There were two exciting grappling matches booked for ONE Fight Night 7, both pitting top BJJ competitors against grapplers from other disciplines. First up was Tommy Langaker, who took on Sambo world champion Uali Kurzhev and managed to submit him with a heelhook less than three minutes into the match. He was given one of […]

Alex Lindsey | February 27

Grappling Report: Mikey Musumeci set for next ONE title defense

ONE Championship are staging their first event on US soil with ONE Fight Night 10 on May 5th. To their credit, the promotion looks to be going all out to in order to put on the best show they can. Part of that involves getting their reigning flyweight submission grappling champion Mikey Musumeci to defend […]

Alex Lindsey | February 19

Grappling Report - Full lineup announced for WNO: Gordon Ryan v Felipe Pena 4

Grappling Report rounds up all the news and events from the BJJ and grappling scene.

Alex Lindsey | February 12

Grappling Report: IBJJF European champions crowned for 2023

The IBJJF European Championship was held in Paris this year for the first time, and thousands of the continent’s top competitors descended on the French city for the last week of January. Kaynan Duarte ended up walking away with the most prestigious achievement in the men’s divisions by winning gold in both his own weightclass […]

Alex Lindsey | February 5

Grappling Report: Merab Dvalishvili impresses at High Rollerz 23

Merab Dvalishvili competes in BJJ Merab Dvalishvili has been going from strength to strength in his MMA career lately, fighting his way all the way up to third in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. He’s done that by winning an impressive eight fights in a row, including against big names like Jose Aldo and Marlon Moraes […]

Alex Lindsey | January 28

Grappling Report: Watch Jake Paul start training BJJ with ADCC head, Atos black belt

Jake Paul made the transition from YouTube star to boxer relatively quickly, and now it seems like he’s jumping into MMA head-first as well. He signed a contract with PFL earlier this month and he’s already got to work training for his eventual debut. Paul has managed to meet up with the head organizer for […]

Alex Lindsey | January 22

Grappling Report: Update on the Leandro Lo murder trial

The BJJ world was shocked back in August when news broke that Leandro Lo was murdered in a nightclub in Sao Paulo. According to witnesses, the BJJ world champion got into an altercation with Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo after the man attempted to take a drink from Lo’s table. Lo allegedly subdued Velozo and restrained […]

Alex Lindsey | January 15

Grappling Report: ADCC 2024 North American trials, Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds event set

The 2023 schedule for Combat Jiu Jitsu worlds is already starting to come together, as the promotion has just announced its first event of the year. The welterweight edition of the tournament will take place on march 26th in Cancun, Mexico, and will feature several familiar faces for fans of the ruleset. UFC veteran and […]

Alex Lindsey | January 8

Grappling Report: Nicholas Meregali vs Craig Jones rematch scrapped

Nicholas Meregali and Craig Jones met in the semifinals of ADCC 2022 and put on one of the most exciting matches of the weekend, with Jones eventually winning the decision. The score was far from settled between the two though and Who’s Number One arranged for the pair to meet for the second time on […]

Alex Lindsey | January 1

Grappling Report: Boxing star Ryan Garcia trains BJJ, 10th Planet wins Combat Jiu-Jitsu team duel

Since the lineup for Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds Team Duel was announced, it was clear that this was going to be an exciting event. Four teams of five elite grapplers met in Cancun, Mexico in order to strike and submit each other until only one team was remaining. Dorian Olivarez and Damien Anderson drove B-Team to […]

Alex Lindsey | December 24

Grappling Report: Full lineup for Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds team duel, Musumeci in BJJ vs Sambo match

The next Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds event will feature four teams of five grapplers representing B-Team, 10th Planet, CJJ Mexico, and Team Alpha Male; all battling it out for a $50,000 grand prize and the enviable status as the inaugural team champions. While the headline superfight between Urijah Faber and Elias Anderson was announced weeks […]

Alex Lindsey | December 18

Grappling Report: Two new champions crowned at Grapplefest 14

Grapplefest 14 took place this past weekend and in total, there were three belts on the line at the end of the night. First up was the women’s under 65kgs division, where Julia Maele and Nadine Tavares competed for the inaugural title. Maele was calm under pressure throughout and ended up securing a kneebar to […]

Alex Lindsey | December 11