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UWW Signs MoU with Smoothcomp for Grappling, Amateur MMA

United World Wrestling has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Smoothcomp to collaborate on event management systems, competition software, and digital solutions for grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA. The agreement covers potential integration with Smoothcomp’s platform and UWW systems, and includes piloting events and development projects.

https://uww.org/article/uww-signs-mou-smoothcomp-grappling-amateur-mma

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Finishers: Money In The Bank 3 vs 3 Full Results and Highlights

Finishers: Money In The Bank 3 vs 3 occurred on May 16, 2026, featuring men's and women's 3-on-3 tournaments run under EBI rules and a superfight for the welterweight title. Finishers Wolf Pack won the men's tournament, while Team Bangarang claimed the women’s title after decisive submissions in the final.

https://jitsmagazine.com/finishers-money-in-the-bank-3-vs-3-full-results-and-highlights/

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Full Lineup Announced for $5,000 Tournament at Submission Hunter Pro 103

Jits Magazine reports Submission Hunter Pro 103 will host a $5,000 grand prix with eight featherweights and first-round matchups. The lineup was revealed on the promotion’s Instagram, promising action from the start.

https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-5000-tournament-at-submission-hunter-pro-103/

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Why You Should Compete at Least Once in BJJ

The piece argues that every Jiu Jitsu practitioner should compete at least once. It contends that competition exposes honest aspects of your technique and mindset, providing valuable lessons regardless of the outcome.

https://jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/why-you-should-compete-at-least-once-in-bjj

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Fight 2 Win 315: Los Angeles Full Results and Highlights

Fight 2 Win 315 took place in Los Angeles on May 15, 2026, with multiple submission finishes throughout the night. The card featured notable results including Clifton Teshima, Rafael Feitosa, and Roman Puga securing submissions.

https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-315-los-angeles-full-results-and-highlights/

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5 Burning Questions Ahead Of The Inner Circle On May 15

ONE Championship's Inner Circle event returns to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on May 15 with a stacked card featuring Reug Reug Kane vs Malykhin and Kade Ruotolo's return. The piece outlines five key questions about matchups, title implications, and comebacks that could shape the event's outcome.

https://onefc.com/features/5-burning-questions-ahead-of-the-inner-circle-on-may-15/

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Fight 2 Win 325: Los Angeles Full Results And Highlights - Jitsmagazine.com

The article covers Fight 2 Win 315 in Los Angeles on May 15, 2026, outlining multiple submission finishes and decisions. It notes Rafael Feitosa’s dramatic finish and Clifton Teshima’s ankle-lock victory in the main event, and provides a full list of match results from the card.

https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-325-los-angeles-full-results-and-highlights/

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Diogo Reis Wins Decision Over Yuki Takahashi at ONE Fight Night 43

Diogo Reis defeated Yuki Takahashi by unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15, 2026, moving up a weight class. The two-time ADCC world champion dominated with takedowns and back control, while Reis fought without a cornerman after his coach was arrested.

https://jitsmagazine.com/diogo-reis-wins-decision-over-yuki-takahashi-at-one-fight-night-43/

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All violence, no butt cheeks: Wrestler Sandstorm sells us on World Elite Sumo

MMAMania interviews Sandstorm ahead of World Elite Sumo's New Era event in Newark, NJ, which features a 12-man openweight tournament. The article explains how pro and amateur sumo differ and how WES aims to attract US audiences, with shorts worn under mawashi to ease viewing and a fast, spectator-friendly bout format.

https://mmamania.com/videos/443303/all-violence-no-butt-cheeks-wrestler-sandstorm-sells-us-on-world-elite-sumo

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CJI and ADCC champ Kade Ruotolo lands brutal KO to go 4-0 in MMA

Kade Ruotolo, the ADCC champion, earned his first MMA knockout to move to 4-0 in his pro career. The finish came with a spinning kick and follow-up elbows against Hiroyuki Tetsuka at ONE Friday Fights 154.

https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/443843/cji-and-adcc-champ-kade-ruotolo-lands-brutal-ko-to-go-4-0-in-mma-video

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Mikey Musumeci Criticizes IBJJF Rules: Nobody Wants To Fight

Mikey Musumeci criticizes IBJJF rules and argues they incentivize strategy over fighting. He cites a recent match involving Jackson Nagai to illustrate how the scoring can affect aggression, noting that fighters often rely on advantages rather than engaging. The comments were shared in an interview linked from Overdogs podcast.

https://jitsmagazine.com/mikey-musumeci-criticizes-ibjjf-rules-nobody-actually-wants-to-fight/

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The Rise Of An Apex Predator: Reliving Diogo Reis’ Dominant ONE Championship Run

Diogo Reis, the 24-year-old ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is set to face Yuki Takahashi at ONE Fight Night 43 in Bangkok. The piece reviews his 2025 title-winning run and his ascent in ONE Championship.

https://onefc.com/features/the-rise-of-an-apex-predator-reliving-diogo-reis-dominant-one-championship-run-ahead-of-one-fight-night-43/

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Featured affiliated academy: Lewes Grappling Club, UK

The Lewes Grappling Club in East Sussex, UK is highlighted as an affiliated academy. The club is newly opened with 10-15 members and is growing slowly.

https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-affiliated-academy-lewes-grappling-club-uk/

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Melqui Galvao Reportedly Caught Making Calls to Students from Prison

Brazilian outlets report that Melqui Galvao is alleged to have been making calls to former students from prison. The article notes that details remain thin, with the case still developing and no updates on the legal process.

https://jitsmagazine.com/melqui-galvao-reportedly-caught-making-calls-to-students-from-prison/

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Submission Card Game Takes Jiu-Jitsu In A Whole New Direction

Submission Card Game reimagines Jiu-Jitsu as a tabletop experience inspired by rolling, using cards based on submissions and transitions. The game aims for quick learning and playful competition rather than deep technical instruction.

https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-card-game-takes-jiu-jitsu-in-a-whole-new-direction/