Ralek Gracie talks Metamoris II and Jiu Jitsu
T.P. Grant talks to Ralek Gracie about Metamoris II, learns about their new judging program and how Rorion Gracie is looking on the mats these days.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Judo Chop: Jacare's Guard Passing
T.P. Grant looks at the guard passing game of Jacare Souza, one of the best BJJ fighters in MMA.
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Video: Aoki breaks down submission win over Boku
Shinya Aoki gives a detailed breakdown on how he set up and baited Kotetsu Boku into leaving his neck exposed for a rear naked choke at ONE FC 8.
Gods of War: Gokor Chivichyan
One of the finest grapplers to come out the Caucasus, Gokor Chivichyan grew up in the grappling obsessed former Soviet nation of Armenia to become possibly the most complete grappler in the world.
Copa Podio 2013 Lightweight Grand Prix Live Blog
Ben Thapa has the star-studded Copa Podio LW Grand Prix PPV stream all set to go and will live blog the matches. Come follow along and talk in the comments about anything grappling related.
MMA Origins: Fighting For Pride
T.P. Grant looks at how a show down between Rickson Gracie and a Japanese pro wrestler lead to the creation of Pride FC.
Lovato Jr First American to Win Absolute in Brazil
Rafeal Lovtao Jr traveled to São Paulo, Brazil to take part in the IBJJF Brazilian Championships, and became the first American to ever win a major open-weight title in the gi.
UFC 159 Judo Chop: Siler's Slick Tripod Sweep
Steven Siler and Kurt Hologaugh kicked off the UFC 159 with an excellent scrap on the the prelims and the second round featured a nice sweep and then a technical counter. T.P. Grant breaks it all down.
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152013 Abu Dhabi World Pro BJJ Finals Video
André Galvão, Rodolfo Vieira, and Marcus Buchecha all hit the mats at the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu Jitsu Championships.
Irvin again purchases 'rape themed' URLs
After Lloyd Irvin previously apologized for purchasing LloydIrvinRape.com, calling the move "in poor taste," similar websites were purchased again last month and, again, are now marketing sites for Irvin's gym and endeavors.
TLI students indicted in NYE rape case
Matthew Maldonado and Nicholas Schultz were indicted on somewhere between eleven and nineteen counts in the alleged rape of a fellow Team Lloyd Irvin student on New Year's Eve.
Bloody Basics: The Mount
Bloody Basics examines the mount position, one of the most dominant in all of combat sports. In this article T.P. Grant examines the basics of controlling and attacking from the position.
Drysdale on Xtreme Couture, Lloyd Irvin and BJJ
Brazilian jiu jitsu ace, Robert Drysdale discusses the migration of Xtreme Couture team members to his gym, the politics and over-commercialization of jiu jitsu, Lloyd Irvin and Vinny Magalhaes.
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39Ben Henderson defeats Pedro Alcantara at Pan Ams
Ben Henderson competed as a Middleweight in the brown belt division at the 2013 Pan Ams and had an impressive showing. Here is one of the matches from which Henderson emerged victorious.
BE Open Mat: The Rubber Guard
A new feature on Bloody Elbow, the Open Mat poses a question to both BE Staff and readers concerning MMA technique for consideration. For this first edition we consider the Rubber Guard and if it will ever become widespread in MMA.
Pan Ams: Henderson Impresses, Buchecha Dominates
A new star appears to be ascending in the BJJ world as Buchecha takes double gold again, UFC Champion Ben Henderson has an impressive showing, and rivalries were rekindled.
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24Clark Gracie chokes out Marcelo Mafra to win Pans
Clark Gracie finally broke through to win gold at a major black belt tournament, and it was in dramatic fashion, choking out his opponent with just 26 seconds left on the clock.
Pan Ams Live Black Belt Finals Results
The Men's black belt finals play by play and results.
Pan Ams Black and Brown Belt Results Thread
Today, the 2013 Pan Ams crown champions and Bloody Elbow is bring you all the results in the weight classes live. Watch the stream live on BudoVideos.com
2013 IBJJF Pan Ams predictions & live discusssion
A look at the likely medalists and key match ups at the 2012 IBJJF Pan Ams tournament by Ben Thapa. The black belt open weight division is today and the
Things for MMA Fans to Watch For at Pan Ams
In the midst of a busy sports weekend grappling fans have a treat in the NCAA wrestling tournament and IBJJF Pan Ams will be taking place. Here are some things to watch, including Ben Henderson competing at brown belt.
TLI star DJ Jackson charged with sex crime in 2008
DJ Jackson, a top student at Team Lloyd Irvin, and one of the few to stay following the recent allegations, was charged with sexual abuse in the third degree in 2008. This story becomes public only days before Jackson is to compete in the Pan Ams.
Judo Chop: Georges St Pierre's Ground and Pound
A technical breakdown of the ground striking of the UFC's Weleterweight Champion Georges St Pierre
