This week has been huge for MMA. There are a lot of changes going on in the sport right now, from the possible return of Francis Ngannou to a new UFC broadcast deal in 2025 and even Khabib Nurmagomedov introducing a new wrestling powerhouse. This roundup has all the latest UFC news you need to […]
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The UFC goes to Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 21st, 2025. The event is set to bring an exciting and highly anticipated main event between two amazingly skilled fighters: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. This fight has all the ingredients to go down in the history books, although both fighters are coming off setbacks, but
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Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley: On June 14, 2025, former champion Kamaru Usman made his resurgence in the cage against up-and-coming opponent Joaquin Buckley in a crucial welterweight match at UFC Fight Night Atlanta. Usman demonstrated to the world that he is still a formidable opponent after almost two years away from competition by winning
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On June 7, 2025, UFC 316 unfolded at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event brought major shifts in the bantamweight and women’s divisions. Not only did it feature career-defining performances, but it also delivered decisive outcomes across the board. This pivotal event set a strong tone for the UFC’s second-half 2025 schedule.
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On June 7, 2025, Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley squared off for the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 316, one of the year’s most anticipated title rematches, at the Prudential Center in Newark. Dvalishvili had won their first fight by a torturous decision. The plot of this rematch was whether “Suga” Sean O’Malley’s skillful striking
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Undefeated featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0) will face former lightweight king Charles Oliveira (35-10), creating an explosive fight for the UFC 317 main event. This collision is a battle of style, momentum, and legacy rather than only a fight between two elite athletes. Following is an extensive analysis of the factors making the foregoing game
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One of the year’s most competitive and varied fight cards will be featured at UFC 316, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event features a strong lineup of high-stakes fights in several divisions, with two title fights at the top of the card. The
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Wrestling is a sport that has been around for a very long time. Over the years, it has developed into different styles that people love all over the world. The three main styles are Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling. Each style has its own rules and techniques, making them unique. This article will help you
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Wrestling is a sport that needs both physical strength and mental toughness. To be great, a wrestler must have four main qualities: strength, speed, conditioning, and mental toughness. These traits, when developed well, can turn an athlete into a wrestling star. In this guide, we will look at each of these qualities and how to
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Wrestling is more than just a physical sport; it’s a mental battle that needs a lot of mental toughness, resilience, and a positive mindset. While physical strength and skills are important, staying mentally strong often makes the difference between winning and losing. This article explores the key parts of the wrestling mindset, offering tips and
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How to execute the Arm Bar in BJJ. The armbar or armlock is one of the most common submissions in jiu-jitsu. With enough skill and practice, this lock can make the biggest of opponents submit or have serious damage.
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Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the home for grapplers and martial artists around the world. If you are in the market to purchase a new Gi and have been combing the web to find the best BJJ Gi this post is for you. We bought and tested out Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Jiu-Jitsu Gi for the past couple of months and wanted to share what we have experienced. Overall, it was not the best purchase we made and unfortunately makes it to the bottom of our top 5.
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Welcome to Grapplers Graveyard, the hub for all things related to martial arts, recovery, and fitness. We recently purchased and tested out the BJJ Gi from Sanabul and have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the product. Out of all the Gi’s I own at this point (five) I would rank this at the number 2 spot of the Best BJJ Gi I currently own.
The rear naked choke is one of the first submissions you will learn when training BJJ. This will play a big role is your game no matter how long you have been training.
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BJJ Turtle positions basics and simple concepts to understand
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the basics around closed guard
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Doing a triangle choke: simple and straight forward article with a video on how to do this.
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Wrestling may be one of the oldest sports in the history of mankind, but that’s not why you should get into it, as it offers a lot more in terms of benefits. When you get into wrestling, you realize the immense amount of value it teaches you. You learn that wrestling not only builds physical prowess but also empowers you by building mental resilience. It is an all around sport that translates into and improves your regular life.
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3 Reasons Why Wrestlers Are Considered Superior in MMA
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A balanced diet is the fuel of your Brazilian jiu-jitsu training regardless of your weight class. Without the right fuel, your performance will be highly compromised. Without the ideal diet plan consisting of the essential amino acids and the right nutrients, you will not progress as efficiently.
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We don’t know how many of you actually want this but we are writing in mind to help you become a better grappler. In this post, we will be covering the bow and arrow choke, a popular submission that get attempted while training in the Gi.
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The IBJJF is one of the largest, worldwide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federations on the planet. It is internationally recognized and holds the biggest sanctioned events right there with ADCC. Almost every big name in BJJ is registered with this name and is part of their world ranking.
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Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey begins with a wide variety of obstacles and challenges. As it’s a combat sport that is highly competitive, you will face hardship as you progress as a BJJ practitioner.
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Comradery is the line that sets sports apart from exercise. This is especially true with martial arts, in particular jujitsu. This can be seen when a jiu-jitsu practitioner gets injured, and instead of staying home because he or she can’t train, they show up, watch the classes, and talk with their training partners.
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