Kody Steele's quest for a UFC contract continues as his next opponent is set for Dana White's Contender Series.

For the hundreds in attendance and the millions and millions watching from the comfort of their home, it was a disappointing day at the UFC Apex.

Jiu-jitsu has been represented on the highest stages of combat sports since in the inception of the UFC in 1993. But it is always bitter sweet when an elite jiu-jitsu athlete makes the transition from competing full time in jiu-jitsu, to competing primarily in MMA.

Kody Steele, grappler turned MMA fighter, has now moved to 6-0 in his professional fighting career with a third round TKO over Alejandro Martinez at CFFC 89. After the fight, which happened on Steele's 29th birthday, Kody called for greater opportunities in major leagues like the UFC.

A king, A hulk, a baby shark and a teenage phenomenon are all headed to WNO 21 in November 2023.

Brazilian grappling star Mica Galvão will return to WNO to defend his recently captured 170lb championship against Kody Steele, a WNO veteran and rising MMA star. They are two of the most exciting grapplers in the division, with big slams, brutal submissions, and a physical pace that both will push for the entire 15 minutes. They face off this November 30th in Austin on the main card of Marinho vs Lovato Jr.

Despite the high profile of the ADCC World Championships, not all 97 athletes are bound to make it to the premiere event. Athletes get injured, or otherwise sidelined during their preparation, so ADCC organizers need to keep other competitors on reserve. These are the top alternates for each of the seven divisions for the 2022 ADCC World Championships.

Only a small fraction of the top-performers at the 2021 ADCC East Coast Trials were rewarded for their efforts with a ticket to the ADCC World Championship in September. The rest will have to try again this weekend in Las Vegas. This is their last opportunity to guarantee their spots, but they'll each be up against a field of talented opponents at the largest-ever ADCC trials.

The 2022 ADCC West Coast Trial is the last chance for athletes hailing from North and Central America to qualify for the ADCC World Championships. Trials winners will earn one of the coveted places in September’s mega event, and a record-breaking number of people have signed up for a chance to compete in the biggest event of the year.

Jiu-jitsu has always played a vital role both in and out of the ring, providing athletes with a path to glory and financial reward, while reminding the world that the most sophisticated grappling art is an indispensable part of any fighter’s arsenal.

What started as nearly 800 registered competitors has been whittled down to 80. Day two of the 1st ADCC North American Trials leading to the 2022 world championships is underway.

The 1st North American ADCC Trials are underway. With nearly 800 competitors registered for the event, this is the largest event in the history of the ADCC trials. The two-day event has massive stakes: each of the five male winners will earn an invitation to the 2022 ADCC World Championships, while both female winners will get a free trip to the 2nd North American Trials.

More than 200 athletes are registered for the 77 kg division at the 2021 North American ADCC Trials, making it one of the deepest brackets in trials history.

A few days from now 2021 will be two-thirds complete. The final four months of the year are crammed with both gi and no-gi grappling events and will no doubt bring us countless contenders for the FloGrappling end of year awards. Let's use this time, this brief calm before the storm, to quickly take a look at some of the most notable moments so far.

The wait is over. After two months' delay, Craig Jones and Tye Ruotolo are ready to square off in another installment of the storied rivalry between Atos and the Danaher Death Squad.