Although he’s retired from competition, there is still plenty to learn from watching jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia. In a recent video from Kenny Florian, we learn the key concept at work behind Garcia’s legendary butterfly guard. Florian is a long-time jiu-jitsu black belt and a three-time UFC title challenger. As
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Neiman Gracie is arguably the best representative of the Gracie family currently competing in MMA. He is now scheduled to return to action on April 2 at Bellator 255 and will square off with streaking welterweight contender Jason Jackson. News of the fight was first reported by MMA Junkie. A
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Just a day before Who’s Number One on February 26, John Danaher offered his thoughts on the two matches involving his students Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones. Jones is set to take on Team Atos representative Ronaldo Junior, while Ryan will face Roberto Jimenez in the co-main event. In typical
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For the second time in as many months, Fight to Win will host an all-women grappling card. In the main event of Fight to Win 165: Female Fight Night 2, Elisabeth Clay will square off with Maria Malyjasiak in a gi match for the Fight to Win welterweight title. Clay
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On Friday, February 26, Who’s Number One returns to action with a packed evening of elite no-gi submission-only grappling. In the main event, Danaher Death Squad representative Craig Jones will square off with Team Atos rep Ronaldo Junior. Also in action will be current no-gi king Gordon Ryan, young phenom
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Third Coast Grappling continues to announce participants in its April 3 eight-man grand prix. On Wednesday, the promotion announced the addition of Mason Fowler. He joins Nick Rodriguez, Kaynan Duarte, and William Tackett, who have already been announced as competitors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Third
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Tenth Planet black belt Nathan Orchard has called out one of MMA’s brashest figures. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Orchard asked for a grappling match in Submission Underground against former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nathan Orchard (@nateorch10p) Submission
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Fans of jiu-jitsu love to see submissions of any kind in MMA. But while rear-naked chokes and basic armbars are great, what really gets grappling enthusiasts going is the rare submission — twisters, neck cranks, heel hooks, and everything in between. Bellator MMA has released a video showing the rarest
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Third Coast Grappling’s April 3 event is quickly filling up with jiu-jitsu’s top names. In a recent Instagram post, the promotion revealed that it was planning to feature a main event between Gordon Ryan and former NFL linebacker Brian Cushing. However, the bout fell through due to injury. View this
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In less than a week, Craig Jones will face Ronaldo Junior in the main event of Who’s Number One 6. It is one of the most anticipated matches of 2021 and will only strengthen the growing rivalry between the Danaher Death Squad and Team Atos. In a recent video from
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