It looks like two of the most dominant grapplers in mixed martial arts are about to meet. Former ADCC champion Demian Maia and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren are set to clash in a 5-round UFC main event in October, at least that’s according to Askren. Done deal! Oct 26 we
Read moreDemian Maia and Ben Askren have verbally agreed to face off on the UFC Singapore card on October 26th. This grappling heavy bout will be one of the more interesting match ups in the welterweight division of late, with no clear favourite as yet. I’m in Oct 26 Demian. Are
Read moreThe UFC is currently considering Ben Askren v. Demian Maia once Askren’s medical suspension is up this September. The fight will take place sometime after his suspension is up – likely not until late fall. UFC is currently discussing booking Ben Askren vs. Demian Maia once Askren’s medical suspension is
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We dive into the case of Ben Askren, and it is both an inspiration and a cautionary tale for athletes. During his competition days, Ben Askren was a passionate wrestler. Known as “Funky” for his unique approach to wrestling, he became an NCAA Division I National Champion and a four-time
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The talent-loaded Team Kasai dominated at the AIGA Brazilian Qualifier, securing a near-perfect submission rate across 21 matches. Featuring a number of current world champions and some of the planet’s top pound-for-pound no-gi competitors, it’s no surprise that Team Kasai found plenty of success at the AIGA Brazilian Qualifier last
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British grappling promotion Polaris have been hosting the creme de la creme of events lately in the grappling world, especially when it comes to pitting different talents from across the globe against one another. Polaris Squads 3 in August 2021 saw Team USA Vs Team UK and Ireland, where Team
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On Saturday, June 25, Polaris returns to action with one of the best cards in the promotion’s history. The event will feature the Polaris Squads format in which elite grapplers representing the USA and Brazil will face each other in a fast-paced, team competition. And in the main event, MMA
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It was a relatively busy weekend in competitive grappling, with major events taking place around the world. Most notably, Mica Galvao impressed at the BJJ Stars eight-man gi grand prix where he defeated three elite competitors to win the BJJ Stars middleweight title. Also, Fight To Win held its 200th
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View the full results from BJJ Stars 8, where young phenom Mica Galvao won a loaded grand prix, defeating the likes of Leandro Lo and Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa. BJJ Stars 8 took place on Saturday, April 30, and featured an eight-man gi grand prix in addition to a number of
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Former professional MMA fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren will face YouTube star Jake Paul in a boxing match on April 17, 2021. On Tuesday, ESPN confirmed the details of the bout, which will be an eight-round professional match. The fight will serve as the main event of a card
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