Metamoris has been getting bigger pretty consistently over the past year or so.
From people who dabble in jiu-jitsu to hardcore grappling aficionados to dudes looking for some hipster fight-sport cred, the submission-only grappling showcase has developed a decent following.
As it’s grown, so too has its relationship with UFC competitors looking to bridge the gap between fights. Names like Josh Barnett and Chael Sonnen competed most recently, while former UFC competitors such as Dean Lister and Vinny Magalhaes have become mainstays on Metamoris cards.
With the growing crossover from MMA to grappling, it’s inevitable more names are going to make the jump to take a jiu-jitsu match in the future. Here are six from the UFC we’d love to see.