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The 2025 finales for BJJ Clubes is this week and Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the whole season and what to expect.
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Scrambling: BJJ Clubes 2025 Finals
Well well well, another team focused grappling event is having its finals and I missed out on everything.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The 2025 finales for BJJ Clubes is this week and Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the whole season and what to expect.
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We are back with another episode of Punchsport Pagoda, this time Neal, Carl, and Jessica sit down and take a walk down #MMA memory lane to talk about guys and guys we may have forgotten about.
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Episode 7 - Remembering Guys and Gals (Part 1)
Neal, Carl, and Jessica sit down to travel through MMA history and chat about figures and fighters most of us have forgotten about. Some of whom for good reason.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
We are back with another episode of Punchsport Pagoda, this time Neal, Carl, and Jessica sit down and take a walk down #MMA memory lane to talk about guys and guys we may have forgotten about.
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The UFC is in Qatar this week, there are multiple fights with top contendership considerations, and Carl (@punchsport.report) is just too happy Kyoji Horiguchi is finally here to focus on anything else.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 166: WHERE BREAD IS BUTTERED
We're in Qatar for a better weekly than we usually get, an--HOLY SHIT, KYOJI HORIGUCHI'S FINALLY BACK
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November 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The UFC is in Qatar this week, there are multiple fights with top contendership considerations, and Carl (@punchsport.report) is just too happy Kyoji Horiguchi is finally here to focus on anything else.
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An absolute awesome card is upon us this weekend with UFC 322. But something makes Carl (@punchsport.report) question if it will live up to the hype, and what it means for the rest of MMA.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 165: MOMENTS IN TIME
Carl looks at a genuinely good pay-per-view and analyzes why it still doesn't feel as good as it should.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
An absolute awesome card is upon us this weekend with UFC 322. But something makes Carl (@punchsport.report) question if it will live up to the hype, and what it means for the rest of MMA.
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Having a black belt in jiu jitsu is regularly being used to help spread opinions on topics (politics etc.) far outside the scope of grappling. Which, as you may have guessed, is not a good thing. Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over this in the latest Punchsport Pagoda.
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Episode 6 - Black Belts and Blind Obedience
Eric has a quick discussion on why just having a black belt doesn't automatically make you an authority, and why critically questioning what they say is good.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Having a black belt in jiu jitsu is regularly being used to help spread opinions on topics (politics etc.) far outside the scope of grappling. Which, as you may have guessed, is not a good thing. Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over this in the latest Punchsport Pagoda.
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Another weekend of UFC fights taking place at the APEX. Carl (@punchsport.report) breaks it all down. However, the real question on all of our minds is the over/under on thrown fights for gambling related reasons.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 164: SHORT PHRASES
We're in the Apex for one more week, Raoni Barcelos screams for justice, and tacos are debated.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Another weekend of UFC fights taking place at the APEX. Carl (@punchsport.report) breaks it all down. However, the real question on all of our minds is the over/under on thrown fights for gambling related reasons.
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The end of 2025 is close, and we have more UFC events at the APEX plus several more MMA events around the globe to get through this month. Carl (@punchsport.report) breaks it all down in this month's Punchsport Report.
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THE PUNCHSPORT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025
Poked eyes, title vs title fights, ONE putting in a rare effort, a whole lot of Apex, and the cold march towards the end of the year.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The end of 2025 is close, and we have more UFC events at the APEX plus several more MMA events around the globe to get through this month. Carl (@punchsport.report) breaks it all down in this month's Punchsport Report.
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The Squads World Tournament finals, two women's matches serve to be the last major jiu jitsu event of the year. Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the card.
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Scrambling: Polaris 34
The Squads World Tournament Finals and two women's title matches close out the Polaris 2025 event calendar. And it looks great.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Squads World Tournament finals, two women's matches serve to be the last major jiu jitsu event of the year. Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the card.
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www.fightis.land/p/scrambling...
For two and a half months of being on the road, we got to see actual audiences at the fights, a decent level of production, and a higher amount of effort in matchmaking.
That heavy "sigh" you hear is Carl (@punchsport.report) looking over the card.
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That heavy "sigh" you hear is Carl (@punchsport.report) looking over the card.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 163: THE BIG COME DOWN
Coach, I don't think we ever made it out of the Apex.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
For two and a half months of being on the road, we got to see actual audiences at the fights, a decent level of production, and a higher amount of effort in matchmaking.
That heavy "sigh" you hear is Carl (@punchsport.report) looking over the card.
www.fightis.land/p/carls-figh...
That heavy "sigh" you hear is Carl (@punchsport.report) looking over the card.
www.fightis.land/p/carls-figh...
A Heavyweight title fight takes center stage this weekend, and Carl (@punchsport.report) sorts out what it all means for everyone involved.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 162: STYROFOAM BELTS
The Heavyweight division is being replanted, and Carl is here to sift through the loam.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A Heavyweight title fight takes center stage this weekend, and Carl (@punchsport.report) sorts out what it all means for everyone involved.
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In just a few days, Quintet is back in action and heading to Dubai. Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the teams, the bracket, and what some of the subtext implies as well.
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Scrambling: Quintet.5
After a year Quintet is back and this time they are, surprisingly, heading to the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula. Oh boy...
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October 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In just a few days, Quintet is back in action and heading to Dubai. Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the teams, the bracket, and what some of the subtext implies as well.
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www.fightis.land/p/scrambling...
The UFC heads to Canada for another international themed Fight Night, headlined by an American and a Dutchman. Also finally a ranked women's fight is not on the prelims. Carl (@punchsport.report) goes over the card and shares his thoughts.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 161: NORTHERN EXPOSURE
It's not the Middleweight showdown we were promised, but at least de Ridder vs Allen should have a choke somewhere in it.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The UFC heads to Canada for another international themed Fight Night, headlined by an American and a Dutchman. Also finally a ranked women's fight is not on the prelims. Carl (@punchsport.report) goes over the card and shares his thoughts.
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In this months' Punchsport Pagoda episode Neal (@weekend-warrior.bsky.social) shares his thoughts on doing combat sports as a middle-aged hobbyist. Going over what to expect, the risks, and the benefits.
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Episode 5 - Combat Sports and Being "Old"
Neal gives his thoughts on participating in combat sports as a middle-aged hobbyist, thinking about expectations, risks, and benefits.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
In this months' Punchsport Pagoda episode Neal (@weekend-warrior.bsky.social) shares his thoughts on doing combat sports as a middle-aged hobbyist. Going over what to expect, the risks, and the benefits.
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There are a lot of black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (and MMA) who like to use their rank to grant them a status of "expertise" on subjects they simply are not knowledgeable in. I like to call this "Mythologizing of Black Belts" and that's what today's piece is about.
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The Mythologizing of Black Belts
Let's talk about how people keep assuming anyone with a black belt are an authority on anything but grappling.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
There are a lot of black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (and MMA) who like to use their rank to grant them a status of "expertise" on subjects they simply are not knowledgeable in. I like to call this "Mythologizing of Black Belts" and that's what today's piece is about.
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grapplers.win/p/the-mythol...
Punishing a fighter for not agreeing to stay with a contracted fight when their opponent missed weight by a large margin is, frankly, not something that should be the norm whatsoever.
October 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Punishing a fighter for not agreeing to stay with a contracted fight when their opponent missed weight by a large margin is, frankly, not something that should be the norm whatsoever.
"[Lightweight] is a division where a genuinely fascinating, exciting matchup between one of the best to ever do it and one of the trickiest grappling prospects in the sport is only happening by mistake because the UFC’s preferred kickboxer couldn’t make it."
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 160: IT MEANS "THE BART, THE"
We're going to Rio to watch Charles Oliveira ride again.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"[Lightweight] is a division where a genuinely fascinating, exciting matchup between one of the best to ever do it and one of the trickiest grappling prospects in the sport is only happening by mistake because the UFC’s preferred kickboxer couldn’t make it."
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"Who could have seen this coming" some ask.
"Have you not heard of this dude?" we reply
"Have you not heard of this dude?" we reply
October 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Who could have seen this coming" some ask.
"Have you not heard of this dude?" we reply
"Have you not heard of this dude?" we reply
We are going to be fundraising for Tap Cancer Out, a jiu jitsu based charity, as part of the Global Grappling Day 2025 on December 13th. Here's how you can help us meet our goal for this charity drive.
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#jiujitsu #bjj
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We're Fundraising for Tap Cancer Out
The gang are going to be participating in the Global Grappling Day to raise funds for Tap Cancer Out & their partners. Here's how you can help.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We are going to be fundraising for Tap Cancer Out, a jiu jitsu based charity, as part of the Global Grappling Day 2025 on December 13th. Here's how you can help us meet our goal for this charity drive.
#jiujitsu #bjj
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#jiujitsu #bjj
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Jessica (@legkicktko.bsky.social) once again brings us a preview of the PFL card scheduled for...oh heck it's tomorrow!
Best check it out to see what's in store for some midday MMA action.
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Best check it out to see what's in store for some midday MMA action.
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The B-League: PFL Champions Series 2
Jessica tells us all about the rematch heavy PFL Champions Series 2 card.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Jessica (@legkicktko.bsky.social) once again brings us a preview of the PFL card scheduled for...oh heck it's tomorrow!
Best check it out to see what's in store for some midday MMA action.
www.fightis.land/p/the-b-leag...
Best check it out to see what's in store for some midday MMA action.
www.fightis.land/p/the-b-leag...
We've just put out the latest set of our MMA rankings. A few big names dropped from rankings due to inactivity, retirement, and moving to a new weight class. Plus, no Jon Jones (again!).
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Rankings: Quarter 3, 2025
The march through 2025 continues, and the rankings are settling down a tiny bit.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We've just put out the latest set of our MMA rankings. A few big names dropped from rankings due to inactivity, retirement, and moving to a new weight class. Plus, no Jon Jones (again!).
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It's a rematch and a long over due title opportunity for this weekend's UFC 320, and once again Carl (@punchsport.report) has a breakdown to get us prepared.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 159: NATURE VS NURTURE
It's UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2, because reruns are all the streaming era craves.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
It's a rematch and a long over due title opportunity for this weekend's UFC 320, and once again Carl (@punchsport.report) has a breakdown to get us prepared.
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www.fightis.land/p/carls-figh...
Following up with the previous episode, Eric (@grapplers.win) continues to talk about curriculum design for jiu jitsu and how to design and identify the learning needs of your students.
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Episode 4 - Designing a jiu jitsu curriculum Pt. 2
Part two of Eric's dive into the educational concepts involved in designing a curriculum.
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September 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Following up with the previous episode, Eric (@grapplers.win) continues to talk about curriculum design for jiu jitsu and how to design and identify the learning needs of your students.
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www.fightis.land/p/episode-4-...
The UFC's international tour heads down under for a show in Australia headlined by Dominick Reyes and Carlos Ulberg. That and more is covered by Carl (@punchsport.report) once again in Carl's Fight Breakdowns.
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CARL'S FIGHT BREAKDOWNS, EPISODE 158: PANDERING UPSIDE DOWN
Carl is surrounded by Australians at UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes and does not not handle it well.
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September 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The UFC's international tour heads down under for a show in Australia headlined by Dominick Reyes and Carlos Ulberg. That and more is covered by Carl (@punchsport.report) once again in Carl's Fight Breakdowns.
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Fight Island's own Jess (@legkicktko.bsky.social) has the exclusive story on Sedriques Dumas being honored with a golden ankle monitor to commemorate his 50th arrest.
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Sedriques Dumas to be Honored with Golden Ankle Monitor to Commemorate 50th Arrest
Note: This is a work of satire
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September 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Fight Island's own Jess (@legkicktko.bsky.social) has the exclusive story on Sedriques Dumas being honored with a golden ankle monitor to commemorate his 50th arrest.
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The main event for November 1st's Polaris 34 was announced as Helena Crevar vs Sula-Mae Loewenthal in a rematch for the Women's Featherweight (66kg) title.
This is in addition to Team Europe vs Team Asia & Oceania competing in the Polaris Squads World Tournament Finals.
#grappling #jiujitsu #bjj
This is in addition to Team Europe vs Team Asia & Oceania competing in the Polaris Squads World Tournament Finals.
#grappling #jiujitsu #bjj
September 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The main event for November 1st's Polaris 34 was announced as Helena Crevar vs Sula-Mae Loewenthal in a rematch for the Women's Featherweight (66kg) title.
This is in addition to Team Europe vs Team Asia & Oceania competing in the Polaris Squads World Tournament Finals.
#grappling #jiujitsu #bjj
This is in addition to Team Europe vs Team Asia & Oceania competing in the Polaris Squads World Tournament Finals.
#grappling #jiujitsu #bjj