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Owen Livesey captures middleweight title while continental squads deliver dramatic finish London, England – Polaris 33: South America vs. Asia & Oceania delivered championship drama and team competition excitement on September 13th at Fairfield Halls in Croydon, with Asia & Oceania securing their place in the Polaris Squads Intercontinental Championship final with a narrow 16-15…

16-man lightweight tournament produces shocking championship result as teenager makes statement San Antonio, Texas – EBI 25: The Lightweights delivered one of the most surprising tournament conclusions in recent memory on September 12th, as 19-year-old Landon Elmore captured the lightweight championship by defeating heavily favored Keith Krikorian in the final via ankle lock submission in…

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 (TODAY!)Location: Fairfield Halls, Croydon, UKStart Time: 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM UK TimeStream: UFC Fight PassFormat: 12 fights featuring South America vs. Asia and Oceania theme Main Event: Light Heavyweight Title Fight Tommy Langaker vs. Owen Livesey For the Vacant Polaris Light Heavyweight Championship This is the marquee matchup…

Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 Location: San Antonio, Texas (La Quinta By Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk)Stream: UFC Fight Pass (subscription required)Start Time: 8:00 PM ETFormat: 16-man lightweight bracket using original EBI rules Event Overview EBI 25 marks the return of the legendary Eddie Bravo Invitational with one of the most stacked lightweight tournaments in recent…

The grappling world just got the news it’s been waiting for. After months of uncertainty and speculation, Craig Jones has officially announced that CJI 3 has secured full funding and is moving forward as planned. The Announcement That Changes Everything Despite previous reports suggesting Jones was “unsure of CJI 3 despite secured funding,” it appears…

The CJI 2 drama just took another wild turn. The anonymous benefactor who promised to pay New Wave $1 million after their controversial loss to B-Team has now pulled that offer, leaving Gordon Ryan’s team empty-handed once again. The Promise That Never Was Remember when Craig Jones announced that an anonymous donor would pay New…

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has been buzzing about Derek Moneyberg’s rapid rise to black belt, and now the sport’s biggest name has weighed in. Gordon Ryan recently defended the financial guru’s promotion during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, offering insights that might change how people view this controversial topic. The Controversy That Won’t…

The grappling world has been waiting for this moment. After all the drama, controversy, and heated debates about the CJI 2 team final between B-Team and New Wave, Craig Jones finally sat down with Miha Perhavec, the head judge, to explain exactly what happened and why B-Team legitimately won that $1 million prize. The Video…

The grappling world just witnessed something special. Tye Ruotolo, the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion, made his MMA debut last night at ONE Fight Night 35 in Bangkok, and he did it in absolutely dominant fashion. Watch the highlights and interview: The Fight That Had Everyone Talking Ruotolo faced Adrian Lee in what was…

The road to ADCC 2026 officially kicks off in Warsaw, Poland this weekend, and the entry list is absolutely mental. Hundreds of grapplers are about to put everything on the line at the European, Middle East & African Trials, chasing their shot at the biggest stage in no-gi grappling. What’s Actually at Stake Here’s the…