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While it has been a quiet week in the world of mixed martial arts, the grappling world has had some interesting happenings. In this article, we will round up all the big stories from the world of grappling, including some big wins for UFC vets and a developing rivalry between a former UFC fighter and one of the grappling world’s rising talents.
The Jiu Jitsu Founders Awards, an annual award ceremony celebrating the best in grappling, took place last week in California. The winners were selected by a team of noted BJJ media members and there weren’t too many surprises in who took home the big prizes. Davi Ramos took home gold for his memorable jumping-armbar at ADCC 2015 and Garry Tonon was named the best no-gi grappler in the world after his…
Grappling roundup: Tonon wins no-gi grappler of the year, Ryan beefs with ex-UFC fighter
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