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Five Major Takeaways From BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

We had a lot of questions going into BJJ Stars V. Some concerned the favorites, Felipe Andrew and Nicholas Meregali, both of whom had relatively inactive 2020 seasons. Other questions revolved around the underdogs and dark horses, rookies and veterans who would have a tough climb in a bracket with four world champs.

Feb 8, 2021, Pro

Grappling Bulletin: Felipe Pena Wins Brazil's Biggest Pro Jiu-Jitsu Event

Felipe Pena cruised to victory at the BJJ Stars Heavyweight Grand Prix but it was a night of surprises and upsets. Find out what you need to know in this week's Grappling Bulletin. Don't forget to watch the live Grappling Bulletin show at 4:30pm CT on the FloGrappling site, app, YouTube channel and Facebook pages. 

Feb 8, 2021

Look At The Best First Round Matches At BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

The BJJ Stars Heavyweight Grand Prix is official now that the drawing for first round matches is complete. The two favorites, Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena have been placed on opposite sides of the bracket. If this highly-anticipated rematch comes to pass, it will be for the title of Grand Prix Champion.

Feb 5, 2021

BJJ Stars Superfights Will Be First To Use New IBJJF Heel Hook Rules

Before the IBJJF has its first event with the new heel hook rules in March, four competitors will have an opportunity to give those rules a test run this weekend at BJJ Stars V.

Feb 4, 2021

Keenan Cornelius Analyses Keys To Nicholas Meregali's Success

Nicholas Meregali is set to make his 2021 competition debut Feb. 6 at the BJJ Stars Heavyweight Grand Prix where he'll jump into the stacked eight-man bracketing featuring the likes of Felipe Pena, Erberth Santos, Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa, Eric Munis, Luiz Panza, Yuri Simoes and Gutemberg Pereira.  

Feb 2, 2021

Longtime Rivals On Collision Course at BJJ Stars Heavyweight Grand Prix

BJJ STARS V: Heavyweight Grand Prix is bound to stir up some old grudges and add new layers to the deeply interwoven heavyweight divisions. The eight-man bracket will feature some of the most consistently top-performing heavyweights and super heavyweights of the last five years. 

Feb 2, 2021

Grappling Bulletin: A Landmark Moment For Women's Grappling

This week marks the start of a new era for Grappling Bulletin. Every Monday morning we will publish a new and improved news and recap article like you’re used to, and at 4:30pm Central Time we’ll debut the first episode of the Grappling Bulletin podcast! You can watch it live on the FloGrappling homepage and app as well as on YouTube and Facebook. 

Feb 1, 2021

Five World Champs On Heavyweight Grand Prix Roster For BJJ STARS V

BJJ Stars returns to FloGrappling with a Heavyweight Grand Prix which is sure to be electric. Eight of the most explosive Brazilian heavyweights will take their shots at a massive cash prize.

Jan 19, 2021