"It’s an incredible rematch. It’s incredibly important to the future of the Lightweight division. So how am I still, somehow, annoyed about it?" It's Holloway/Oliveira 2 and @punchsport.report cannot get over the fake belt the UFC invented to sell shoes.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/carls-figh...
There's a UFC tomorrow, and @punchsport.report is here to talk about the tiredness of bigotry, the future of scarcity conflicts, and Deep Space Nine references.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/carls-figh...
"All it takes is a stinky wrestling singlet, ringworm, and some virulent, outspoken bigotry and any horrid oaf gets a shot on the Contender Series against a Brazilian guy who’s 9-3 against an assortment of scarecrows." @legkicktko.bsky.social vs Heavyweights.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/the-fungib...
On this, Stephan, you are wrong. Spreading alleged CSAM and other sexual material of people without their knowledge, advocating for BLM protesters to be ran over and killed by cops, and saying they're "pro-genocide" of Palestinians is not battling fascism. It's enabling it.
In the wake of the allegations against Andre Galvao, and thanks to a consistent string of abusive situations in the sport, Eric goes over why "duty of care" is important to creating safe spaces, and how it is failed to be upheld by the organizing bodies.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/duty-of-ca...
In what Carl (@punchsport.report) calls an actual good main event, the UFC has also begun its full corporate partnership with Facebook. Leaving him incapable of feeling joy, and now he wants to free Kyoji Horiguchi from the Meta Apex.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/carls-figh...
are not concrete and that any learning environment be it jiu jitsu, judo, MMA, boxercise, should always be focused around creating a safe, inclusive, and open space for everyone.
There is a duty of care all instructors must follow to ensure their students are safe and protected from abuse.
What has been accused against one of the highest profile gym owners/athletes is quite horrifying. The power dynamics, hierarchy, and structure of the jiu jitsu gym they set up helped create such an environment where abuse was possible.
We think it's important to emphasize that such systems (cont)
This was a companion piece alongside one of our episodes, "Black Belts and Blind Obedience"
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/episode-6-...
In the wake of the sexual harassment/abuse allegations recently raised against Andre Galvao, we feel it is worth sharing this piece written by one of our writers on power dynamics in BJJ and the "mythologizing" of black belts.
grapplers.win/p/the-mythol...
February is now here and it brings more events in the MMA landscape, explained in an excellent fashion by Carl (@punchsport.report).
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/the-punchs...
Carl (@punchsport.report) goes through UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 and fights a persistent feeling of deja vu.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/carls-figh...
A new year. A new streaming deal. A new series of ways for Carl (@punchsport.report) to be tortured at the Meta Apex.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/carls-figh...
With 2025 over, Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the main takeaways for jiu jitsu were from the past twelve months and what coverage will look like in 2026.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/grappling-...
Also to add in to our early 2026 news, we have an announcement to make.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/punchsport...
It is the start of a new year, and also a new month. Carl (@punchsport.report) goes over all of January's upcoming events, as well as a breakdown of all the major news from the end of 2025.
www.punchsportpagoda.com/p/the-punchs...
Thank you everyone for reaching out regarding call for artists to do commissioned work. We will be reaching out to those we are interested in commissioning shorty via direct messaging on Bsky.
Thanks again.
Sorry about that. We sort it out.
Specifically, we are looking for the following work to be done:
- Logo (website + podcast logo)
- Header/banner image
- Static background image for YT videos
- Writer profile picture logos (also to be doubled as PNGTubers)
Good point, forgot to add that as a follow up so apologies. We are looking for:
- Logo (website + podcast logo)
- Header/banner image
- Static background image for YT videos
- Writer profile picture logos (also to be doubled as PNGTuber for videos)
We are currently in need of some art work to be done for our site/podcast and are looking for artists.
If you know anyone who does commissions, or are an artist yourself, please hit us up here on BlueSky so we can talk details.
Thanks so much!
Fresh from a trip abroad, Eric (@grapplers.win) shares a short guide on training jiu jitsu in South Korea while traveling.
www.fightis.land/p/training-i...
Don't forget, the Tap Cancer Out Global Grappling Day 2025 fundraiser ends this Saturday. You can donate via our team page to help Tap Cancer Out raise funds for: American Brain Tumor Association, Jay Fund, Alex's Lemonade Stand, Little Pink House of Hope, & more.
wecan.tapcancerout.org/psp
Watching fights from yesteryear is cool, and Jessica (@legkicktko.bsky.social) makes the case why you should find old retired #MMA fighters' fights and become a fan of them now.
www.fightis.land/p/why-you-sh...
The final UFC PPV for 2025, and under the nominal PPV system before shifting over to 'premium live events', is upon us.
www.fightis.land/p/carls-figh...
2025 is coming to an end, with a few more #MMA events to close off the year. Carl (@punchsport.report) takes us into the dark days of December in the final Punchsport Report of the year.
www.fightis.land/p/the-punchs...
Yes we have an RSS, if you go to our podcast page it should be there. www.fightis.land/podcast
Please refer to the image below.
The 2025 finales for BJJ Clubes is this week and Eric (@grapplers.win) goes over the whole season and what to expect.
www.fightis.land/p/scrambling...
