BJJ News–Tagged "wrestling"

Chuck Liddell Just Put Down the Guy Who Claims Nobody Can Take Him Down

May 22, 2026 · bjj, challenge

When you put a bounty on your own head, you'd better be ready for the grappling community to come knocking. Georgio Poullas, a wrestling personality who's clearly confident in his ability to avoid getting taken down, decided to put his money where his mouth is and offered $1,000 to anyone who could

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The Grappling Specialist Who Just Got Out-Grappled by a Striker Has Some Thoughts on Jiu-Jitsu

May 21, 2026 · competition-results, jiu-jitsu

When you've built your brand on being an unstoppable force of Dagestani wrestling and power grappling, admitting that a nuanced, often-misunderstood discipline like jiu-jitsu is 'one of the most important skills' for MMA success is… well, it’s a moment. For Khamzat Chimaev, that moment arrived on Ma

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RAF 9 Is Eleven Days Out — Gable Steveson Debuts, Covington Faces Weidman, and Five UFC Names Are on One Card

May 20, 2026 · chris-weidman, colby-covington

When you hear 'wrestling promotion,' your brain probably pictures a dusty college field house, a single table of volunteers, and a guy with a clipboard arguing about weight classes. RAF 9 on May 30 in Arlington, Texas is not that.

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Khamzat Chimaev's Corner Told Him He Was Winning. He Wasn't. Now He's Wrestling Dillon Danis to Earn a Rematch.

May 19, 2026 · athlete-news, competition-results

The fight wasn't decided in the Octagon. It was decided on the corner stool between rounds four and five.

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Joe Rogan Said 'Here Is My Fear' About Chimaev at RAF 10 — He's Not Wrong

May 19, 2026 · athlete-news, competition-results

Here is a thing that happened: Khamzat Chimaev went into UFC 328 having allegedly cut somewhere between 42 and 50 pounds, fought five brutal rounds against Sean Strickland, lost his middleweight title on a split decision, and then signed to wrestle Dillon Danis at RAF 10 on June 13. Joe Rogan looked

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Chimaev Just Lost His UFC Title. His Next Fight Is Against the Guy Who Cancels Everything.

May 13, 2026 · athlete-news, competition-results

Two days after losing the UFC middleweight title on a split decision, after reportedly cutting 46 pounds and spending fight week in oxygen deprivation, Khamzat Chimaev signed for a catchweight wrestling main event against Dillon Danis at RAF 10 on June 13. Chimaev went into UFC 328 at the Prudential

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Khamzat Chimaev Wants to Compete for UAE at the Olympics in Wrestling — The UFC Champion Is Looking Beyond the Belt He Hasn't Defended Yet

May 07, 2026 · competition-results, khamzat-chimaev

Chimaev fights for the first time as UFC middleweight champion this Saturday. His coach announced Olympic plans on Wednesday.

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Rafael Lovato Jr. Was 42 and Competing in NAIA Collegiate Wrestling — Not Masters Division, Against Actual 20-Year-Olds

May 07, 2026 · athlete-news, competition-results

was 42 years old, 285 pounds, and standing on a collegiate wrestling mat in Iowa in January. Across from him: a heavyweight from Central Methodist University, born around 2003.

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