The inaugural UFC Fightpass Invitational took place on Thursday, December 16. The event featured a four-team submission-only tournament that included a number of former and current MMA fighters, as well as some accomplished jiu-jitsu competitors. In addition to the Quintet-style team competition, the card also showcased several high-level superfights. Each
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Grappling and jiu-jitsu fans are likely already familiar with Kody Steele. A black belt representing Brazilian Fight Factory in Austin, TX, Steele is a frequent no-gi competitor at the highest level, competing on shows like Who’s Number One, Third Coast Grappling, and Submission Underground. Recently, Steele has started an amateur
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Black belt competitor Kody Steele has made his long awaited and successful MMA debut. Over the weekend at Fury FC 49 in San Antonio, TX, Steele won his first-ever MMA bout by TKO after dropping his opponent on the feet and following up with strikes on the ground. View this
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A young grappling phenom will be trying his hand (pun intended) at combat jiu-jitsu. Eddie Bravo, the founder and creator of combat jiu-jitsu, announced that 20-year old Roberto Jimenez will join Nathan Orchard, CJJ lightweight champion Tye Ruotolo, and CJJ welterweight champion Kody Steele at the Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds welterweight
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Mason Fowler is the undisputed champ of Submission Underground. He’s taken out the likes of Kody Steele, Craig Jones (twice) and Vinny Magalhaes. He’s been strategic about it too, by working his magic in overtime, after a short five minute regulation period. He attacks from the back mount and usually
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Third Coast Grappling has continued to thrive and blossom as they come into their Kumite 3 event. They’ve promoted several high-end grappling events in a row. These Kumite events, modified to keep spectators and competitors safe from the virus, have provided very exciting
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JitzKing returns on the 13th of June with a massive card featuring a 16-man no-gi tournament at middleweight (185lbs)
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