Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones reveal COVID-19 diagnoses, removed from July 31 grappling matches
The July 31 Who’s Number One submission grappling show took two massive hits today, as star Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones…
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Nick Maximov responds to Submission Underground 13 critics: “If you got a problem with it, keep it to yourself”
Nick Maximov (4-0 MMA) is not letting COVID-19 slow his grind. Like many fighters, the 22-year-old has continued training in modified ways, but unlike most…
Jiu jitsu standout Richie Martinez fined for violating COVID-19 order over filming training video
Richie Martinez, a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under the legendary Eddie Bravo, was issued a citation by local police after allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions…
Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground still set to go on after UFC 249 cancelation
UFC and Bellator veteran-turned-top-media-personality Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground (SUG) grappling promotion is still set to promote SUG 13 on UFC Fight Pass on April 26,…
Jiu jitsu world champion Claudia do Val accuses grappling icon Ricardo De La Riva of sexual abuse, De la Riva denies allegation
UPDATE (4/6/20, 5:19 PM ET): Editor’s Note: Ricardo De la Riva has since commented on the allegations levied by do Val on his official Instagram…
Jiu jitsu community comes together in wake of COVID-19, stars offer free online training
In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, large aspects of society have screeched to a grinding halt. Sporting and cultural events, businesses, and…
Cub Swanson announces torn ACL, meniscus after QUINTET Ultra match
It’s hard not to feel for Cub Swanson. The perennial UFC featherweight contender announced on social media Friday that he believes he has torn both…
ADCC 2019: The MMA fighters competing on jiu jitsu’s biggest stage
It’s nearly time for the 2019 ADCC tournament, and grappling fans around the world are rejoicing. The Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships…
Meet Kinektic, the new submission grappling show on the block
On Thursday, UFC Fight Pass announced via a press release that a newly-founded submission grappling promotion, Kinektic, would be launching on the UFC’s proprietary streaming…
Garry Tonon analyzes Urijah Faber vs. Nicky Ryan ahead of Polaris 10
On March 15, Polaris 9 took place at the Indigo at the 02 in London, England. The card, headlined by American jiu jitsu star Rafael…