Tap Cancer Out founder Jon Thomas spoke to Grappling Insider about the impact the inaugural CJI had on the organization. By all accounts, the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) was a resounding success. From massive viewership numbers to electrifying and unforgettable matches, to the overwhelmingly positive response from the BJJ
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On a recent episode of The MMA Hour, Bellator MMA champion Johnny Eblen criticized Gordon Ryan for his pro-PED stance. Current Bellator MMA middleweight champion Johnny Eblen is staunchly opposed to steroids and PEDs in sports – a view that puts him in direct opposition to multiple-time ADCC champion and
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ADCC judge and commentator Jay Regalbuto sat down with Grappling Insider to preview the upcoming ADCC East Coast Trials. The 2023 ADCC East Coast Trials take place on October 14-15, and the event is shaping up to be one of the most talent-rich tournaments in recent memory, with at least
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Jessa Khan isn’t worried about what Danielle Kelly brings to the table in their World Title match at ONE Fight Night 14. Fresh off a gold-medal-winning performance at the 2023 IBJJF Worlds, Jessa Khan is brimming with confidence going into her ONE Championship debut this Friday night. On September 29,
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Keith Krikorian previewed every potential opponent he could face at WNO: Night of Champions on October 1. Keith Krikorian is no stranger to elite competition. A multiple-time ADCC veteran, the 10th Planet black belt is one of grappling’s most active and respected competitors, known for his high-paced brand of submission
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Danielle Kelly is confident ahead of her submission-only match against Jessa Khan at ONE Fight Night 14 on September 29. This Friday, at ONE Fight Night 14, elite BJJ black belts Danielle Kelly and Jessa Khan will square off for the inaugural ONE atomweight submission grappling world title. View this
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Gordon Ryan recently spoke about steroids and PEDs in grappling and how USADA testing would change the sport. Steroids and PEDs remain a hot topic in professional grappling. Recently, Gordon Ryan – the sport’s most widely known active competitor – spoke frankly about PEDs and drug testing in grappling. Ryan
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Grappling Insider spoke to no-gi world champion Tubby Alequin about what has kept her motivated over the course of her career. Still just 28 years old, Amanda “Tubby” Alequin has been a long-established figure on the elite competitive scene. A two-time ADCC veteran, she was awarded her black belt in
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Ahead of his match against Osamah Almarwai, Mikey Musumeci went off about steroids and trash-talk in BJJ. Current ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion Mikey Musumeci seems to have found his voice. A self-proclaimed “introvert,” the 26-year-old has grown into the spotlight over the past couple of years as he’s
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Fresh off a big win over Kieran Kichuk, Rene Sousa spoke to Grappling Insider about a wide range of topics.
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