Mikey Musumeci says he’s better than ever ahead of his submission grappling clash with Gabriel Sousa at ONE 167. Five-time IBJJF world champion and current ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion Mikey Musumeci is on a mission for redemption against the last man to defeat him in competition. On Friday,
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Recent ADCC West Coast Trials champion Jasmine Rocha is hungry for a rematch with Ffion Davies at ADCC 2024. At the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials, Jasmine Rocha punched her ticket to the big show with one of the most impressive Trials performances in recent memory. With victories over the
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Mason Fowler spoke about his upcoming match against Nick Rodriguez in the main event of the UFC FPI 7. The main event of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 will see Mason Fowler take on Nick Rodriguez in a pivotal absolute matchup. Set to go down on Wednesday, May 15,
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Mason Fowler spoke to Grappling Insider about potential future opponents, including Nick Rodriguez and Nicholas Meregali. With a perfect 5-0 record at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational (UFC FPI), elite black belt competitor Mason Fowler has established himself as one of no-gi grappling’s top four active heavyweight competitors. Fresh off
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Izaak Michell spoke about his upcoming match against Tye Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 21 on Friday, April 5. Izaak Michell believes he hasn’t yet shown the world his full potential. On April 5, at ONE Fight Night 21, he’ll have his chance to take out one of grappling’s best
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WNO lightweight champion Dante Leon spoke to Grappling Insider in detail about his upcoming title defense against Diego “Pato” Oliveira. Fresh off a sensational year of competition that saw him winning Grappling Insider’s 2023 Male Grappler of the Year, Dante Leon is kicking off his 2024 against one of the
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Fresh off a gold medal performance at no-gi Worlds, Roberto Jimenez spoke about his unique contributions to jiu-jitsu. Roberto Jimenez is widely regarded as one of jiu-jitsu’s most interesting athletes, known for his unique perspective on health, nutrition and fitness, as well as his wildly entertaining style of grappling. The
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Recent ADCC Trials champion Jozef Chen spoke to Grappling Insider about his rapid ascension in no-gi jiu-jitsu. Few no-gi competitors have seen a quicker climb to elite status than 19-year-old brown belt Jozef Chen. In September, Chen defeated three ADCC veterans – Tommy Langaker, Mateusz Szczecinski, and Oliver Taza –
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Battle Grappling co-founder and CEO Lara Carter spoke to Grappling Insider about why the organization left FloGrappling. Pacific Northwest-based promotion Battle Grappling is forging its own path in the professional grappling competition scene. Battle Grappling co-founder and owner Lara Carter recently spoke to Grappling Insider about the organization’s long and
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American BJJ legend Rafael Lovato Jr. told Grappling Insider that he’s open to one more MMA fight. Now just days away from his 40th birthday, legendary grappler and MMA fighter Rafael Lovato Jr. is still finding new sources of motivation to compete at the highest level and chase lifelong goals.
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