Craig Jones Criticizes The BJJ Belt System: “It’s Not A Measure Of Skill”
Craig Jones has offered a brutally satirical take on gym culture in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Though delivered as humor, his commentary focused on power dynamics, manipulation, and the lack of accountabili…
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Jorge Masvidal Scheduled For Submission Grappling Match vs Shara Magomedov
Jorge Masvidal is set to step back into competition, but not inside the octagon. The former UFC welterweight contender will compete in a submission-only grappling bout against Shara Magomedov under th…
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Roger Gracie Warns Olympic Inclusion Could “K*ll” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The question of whether Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu should one day become an Olympic sport has been debated for years. Now one of the most respected figures in the art has offered a clear – and strongly negat…
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Mikey Musumeci Defends UFC BJJ Amid Backlash Over ADCC Restrictions
The debate surrounding athlete exclusivity in professional grappling continues to intensify, and now one of the sport’s biggest stars has stepped directly into the conversation. UFC BJJ champion Mikey…
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LIVE RESULTS From The IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix
Follow along for live updates on the 2026 IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix going down in Long Beach, California.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains The Mindset Behind His Relentless Training Intensity
Even in retirement, Khabib Nurmagomedov still trains with the same intensity that defined his undefeated career. During a recent training session with podcaster Lex Fridman, the former UFC lightweight…
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Tom DeBlass Criticizes UFC BJJ Exclusivity Policy: “It’s Terrible”
The grappling community was shaken after Claudia Gadelha revealed that athletes signed exclusively to UFC BJJ will no longer be allowed to compete at ADCC beginning in 2027. The announcement sparked i…
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Ocean BJJ Pro Co-Owner Slams Points Culture: “Only Submission Hunters Belong Here”
If you win on points, are you a grappler, or a mat accountant? In modern grappling there’s a comfortable, almost reassuring misunderstanding: treating a points win and a submission win as the same thi…
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Shai Gerena Wins Contenders Tournament For Title-Shot Against Ethan Crelinsten At Polaris 36
Shai Gerena just took his first step to becoming a Polaris champion by winning their contenders tournament and earning a lightweight title-shot against Ethan Crelinsten at Polaris 36 on March 7th, 202…
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Atos Launches Free Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Programs Following S*xual Misconduct Allegations Against Founder Andre Galvao
In the wake of a turbulent period for the Atos Jiu Jitsu organization, several European affiliates have announced the launch and expansion of free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs dedicated to women. Atos…
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Leo Gosling triumphs again: a double-gold performance in Miami
MIAMI, FL — On Friday, February 6, black belt Leo Gosling of Gracie Barra Davie delivered a masterclass at the IBJJF Miami Winter International Open, securing gold in both the Super-Heavyweight and Op…
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Craig Jones Steps In To Ensure Female ADCC Champions Receive Equal Prize Money
Craig Jones has just pledged a total of $48,000 for the female medalists at ADCC 2026, bringing their prize money in line with the male divisions. It’s a huge move from Jones and the organization he h…
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Claudia Gadelha Confirms UFC BJJ Athletes Will Not Compete At ADCC After 2026
Claudia Gadelha has just revealed in a recent interview that any athletes who have signed exclusive contracts with UFC BJJ will no longer be allowed to compete at ADCC after 2026. It’s a huge decision…
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ADCC Boosts Prize Money Across The Board… Except For Women. Craig Jones Responds
The grappling world lit up after ADCC officially announced a major increase in prize money for its upcoming 2027 World Championship. Champion purses across the men’s divisions were doubled, and payout…
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UFC To Spend “As Much As $60 Million” On The White House Event Production
The UFC’s planned event at the White House is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and expensive productions in the promotion’s history, with new reports suggesting the price tag could reach as …
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“The Real Danger Is Not André”: ATOS Black Belt Accuses Departed Champions Of Underage Misconduct Cover-Up
The fallout surrounding the ongoing ATOS controversy has taken yet another dramatic turn. Jonatas Eliaquim of Atos BJJ Zurich — who publicly pledged loyalty to André and Angelica Galvão in the wake of…
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Dante Leon vs. Kenta Iwamoto Set For Welterweight Grappling Match At ONE Fight Night 42
An interesting submission grappling matchup is scheduled for ONE Fight Night 42, where Dante Leon and Kenta Iwamoto will meet in a welterweight match! The bout will take place during ONE Championship’…
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Dante Leon To Face Kenta Iwamoto At ONE Fight Night 42
Dante Leon and Kenta Iwamoto will now be meeting in an exciting welterweight matchup at ONE Fight Night 42 on April 10th, 2026. This will be the first time that Iwamoto has competed for ONE Championsh…
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UFC BJJ Announces Banning Athletes From ADCC Participation Starting 2027
A major change could be coming to professional grappling. According to UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha, athletes who sign exclusive contracts with the promotion will no longer be allowed to compete …
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Ffion Davies Pushes Back On The Biggest Myth Used To Sell Jiu-Jitsu
For decades, one of the most common ways BJJ has been marketed – especially to women – has been through fear. But Ffion Davies doesn’t agree with that approach. During a recent appearance on the James…
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“A Home Under Fire”: ATOS Exodus Continues as Angelica Galvão Breaks Her Silence
One of the most dominant teams in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is facing its most turbulent chapter. In recent weeks, multiple athletes and affiliates have announced their departures from Atos Jiu-Jitsu…
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Renzo Gracie Shares Why BJJ Athletes Don’t Transition To MMA As Often
Renzo Gracie recently offered an explanation for a shift many fans have noticed: today’s elite BJJ athletes are far less interested in transitioning to MMA. Speaking on Jibber with Jabber, he argued t…
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Grappling Bulletin: Gordon Retires, Absolute GP, ADCC Pay, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in the world of jiu-jitsu, including Gordon Ryan, ADCC payouts, IBJJF Absolute GP, and more
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ADCC Increases Prize Money For 2026
ADCC have just announced that they will be increasing their prize money for ADCC 2026, marking the first time in years that this has happened. The promotion’s prize money has remained largely static f…
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Fabio Gurgel Shares A Huge Mistake Unsuccessful BJJ Gym Owners Make
Keeping a BJJ gym running – and keeping it profitable – is no easy task. Which is why BJJ gym owners should try to learn from the mistakes made by others, as well as from the advice of those more expe…
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John Danaher Explains What You Should Be Doing In-Between Rounds – Not Just Resting
Most grapplers treat the short break between rounds as nothing more than recovery time. But according to John Danaher, that small window might actually be one of the most valuable learning opportuniti…
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Finishers: Apex 2 Full Results And Highlights
Finishers: Apex 2 took place on February 22nd, 2026 and the promotion put together a great card that included a pair of title-fights at the end. The event was over and done with incredibly quickly, as…
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Two Reigning Champions Put Their Titles On The Line At UFC BJJ 7
There will be two title-fights headlining UFC BJJ 7 on April 2nd, 2026 and both of them feature reigning champions defending their belts. Both of them have held their belts for a little while now, at …
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Criticizes Gaming: “You Spend The Best Years Of Your Life On Computer Games”
Khabib Nurmagomedov has never been shy about sharing his views on discipline and lifestyle. During a conversation with professional esports driver and competitor Cem Bölükbaşı, the former UFC lightwei…
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United World Wrestling Aligns With AIGA in Strategic Push Toward Olympic Grappling
United World Wrestling (UWW) has officially entered a strategic partnership with the rapidly growing AIGA organization, signaling what could become a defining moment in the global evolution of grappli…
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Wild Upsets Take Place At ADCC Portland Open 2026
The ADCC Portland Open 2026 took place on February 21st, 2026 and the event featured some of the biggest names in the sport, but not all of them came away undefeated. It’s one of the major risks of co…
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Mikey Musumeci Calls Out Dillon Danis For A Grappling Match
Mikey Musumeci had just started calling out what might be his next opponent on social media, publicly challenging Dillon Danis to a grappling match. It would be an unusual matchup to say the least, an…
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Fight 2 Win 305: Tampa Full Results And Highlights
Fight 2 Win 305 came to Tampa, Florida on February 20th, 2026 as the promotion continued their recent run through the Sunshine State. They had a short break after hitting Orlando with F2W 304 and natu…
Feb 21, 2026
All 8 Reigning Champions Invited To Return For ADCC 2026
The very first invites for ADCC 2026 have officially gone out and all 8 of the reigning champions have their place in the tournament secured. Obviously ADCC 2024 was two years ago and a lot can change…
Feb 19, 2026
BJJ Connection Morocco Returns For Exciting 4th Edition In 2026
BJJ Connection Morocco is back for their 4th edition of Surf ‘N’ Roll training camp on March 23rd to 28th, 2026 and this time there’s two top competitors joining together share their knowledge with th…
Feb 18, 2026
Owen Jones And Gianni Grippo To Compete For Vacant Featherweight Title At Polaris 36
The featherweight title is on the line when Owen Jones and Gianni Grippo meet at Polaris 36 on March 7th, 2026. The title is currently vacant because the promotion’s previous champion, Keith Krikorian…
Feb 17, 2026
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam – Rome 2026 Full Results And Highlights
The latest stop on the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tour was Rome and the promotion put on an excellent event from February 13th to 15th, 2026. There were plenty of top competitors in each of the divisions bu…
Feb 17, 2026
Gordon Ryan Announces His Official Retirement From Competition
Gordon Ryan has just officially announced his retirement from Jiu-Jitsu competition, at least for the foreseeable future. Although the news has come as a bit of a surprise, it wasn’t completely unexpe…
Feb 16, 2026
ADCC European, Middle-Eastern, & African Trials 2026 Full Results And Highlights
The ADCC European, Middle-Eastern, and African Trials 2026 took place across February 14th and 15th, 2026 and 8 elite competitors delivered the results they needed to book their places at ADCC 2026. T…
Feb 16, 2026
Thug Trials 2 Full Results And Highlights
Thug Trials 2 took place on February 14th, 2026 and the promotion put together a great event featuring several of the best grapplers in the world. One of the wildest highlights of the night was actual…
Feb 16, 2026
2026 ADCC European Trials Live Results | 8 Punch Their Ticket In Belgrade
Follow along for live updates on the ADCC European, African, & Middle Eastern Trials going down in Belgrade, Serbia
Feb 15, 2026
Submission Hunter Pro 101 Full Results And Highlights
Submission Hunter Pro 101 took place on February 13th, 2026 and the event featured several top competitors in exciting superfights. Christos Papadelos opened the main card in exciting fashion, crankin…
Feb 15, 2026
Mikey Musumeci Teases MMA Debut With UFC
Mikey Musumeci has just revealed plans to make his MMA debut, even teasing that he might make an appearance in the UFC soon too. Musumeci has already won almost everything there is to win in the submi…
Feb 15, 2026
Day One Euro Trials Recap: Top Grapplers Advance In Belgrade
The brackets are set for day two of the 2026 ADCC European, African, & Middle Eastern Trials, with 8 spots at Worlds on the line in Belgrade, Serbia
Feb 15, 2026
Valter Walker Submits Zion Clark At Pit Submission Series 13
Pit Submission Series 13 took place on February 13th, 2026 and the promotion put together a crazy match for their latest event; Valter Walker vs Zion Clark. It was the only grappling match of the nigh…
Feb 14, 2026
UFC BJJ 5 Live Updates: Nicholas Meregali Returns in Las Vegas, NV
Stay up to date with everything happening at the UFC BJJ 5 event going down in Las Vegas, NV, featuring the return of Nicholas Meregali
Feb 13, 2026
The Full Card For The 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix
Find the full list of matches for the IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix right here, featuring eight of the best open weight black belts in the world facing off
Feb 10, 2026
2026 ADCC European Trials Preview: A Talented Class In Serbia
Who are the favorites to win at the 2026 ADCC European, African, and Middle East Trials going down in Serbia this weekend?
Feb 9, 2026
ADCC Confirms First Batch of Invites For 2026 World Championships
The road to ADCC World Championship 2026 officially begins with the first wave of invited athletes and it starts at the very top.
Feb 5, 2026
Every Athlete Invited To The 2026 ADCC World Championship
See every athlete named to the ADCC 2026 World Championship (updated September 8th, 2025)
Feb 5, 2026
PGF's Brandon McCaghren Is Ready For A Groundbreaking Ninth Season
We talked to the PGF head commissioner Brandon McCaghren ahead of the draft to catch up about what fans should be expecting as things heat up for season 9.
Feb 4, 2026
How Stormy Paxton is empowering women through Jiu-Jitsu
Stormy Paxton’s journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was anything but conventional. Before stepping onto the mats, she had built a respected career as a government marine ornithologist, earning publication …
Feb 1, 2026
Joao Cizeski: building champions and transforming lives beyond the mats
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Joao Cizeski, a seasoned competitor and instructor whose career embodies the essence of the ‘Gentle Art.’ With a decorated competitive background includin…
Jan 16, 2026
Jeff Curran Invitational 2: elite names, rising talent and a historic women’s card
Built on the belief that great grappling should be understood and enjoyed by everyone – not just those fluent in Jiu-Jitsu rulebooks – the Jeff Curran Invitational (JCI) returns with its most ambitiou…
Jan 1, 2026
After a victorious season, Leo Gosling reveals the secrets to consistency in Jiu-Jitsu
The second half of 2025 was special for Jiu-Jitsu professor Leo Gosling, from Gracie Barra Davie. The black belt secured three consecutive titles in both the ultra-heavyweight and absolute divisions. …
Dec 26, 2025
Jiu-Jitsu lessons by Professor Leo Gosling
“A great coach needs to be constantly updating their knowledge, studying, and most importantly, inspiring. More than just teaching techniques, you have to make the student fall in love with the proces…
Dec 9, 2025
Deluxe edition celebrates 30 years of BJJ Tour’s US Open
SAN JOSE, CA — The Jiu-Jitsu community recently came together to celebrate three decades of the US Open, an event promoted by the BJJ Tour league and spearheaded by renowned GMI Professor Claudio Fran…
Nov 25, 2025
Rafael Silveira: from childhood mats to the world elite, the rise of a black belt forged among legends
The journey of Rafael Silveira Borges, one of today’s most promising names in Jiu-Jitsu, is the kind that begins long before the athlete understands his own destiny. The son of black belt Rodney Cozen…
Nov 25, 2025
Rafael Medeiros Braga: Expanding the Transformative Power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Across Borders
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has always been more than just a collection of techniques. For many practitioners, it represents a path of transformation—physical, mental, and emotional. It is within this context…
Nov 1, 2025
How Jeff Curran made the JC Invitational a success
“The mindset I developed as a fighter is what helps me push through the promoter side,” says former MMA fighter Jeff Curran, also known as “Big Frog,” who is now making waves in the martial arts marke…
Oct 29, 2025
A well-deserved honor
By Gabriel Oliveira Professor Andre Sena, head instructor at Gracie Barra Round Rock, received an official Letter of Recognition from Mayor Craig Morgan, presented by Councilman Ortega, for his outsta…
Oct 7, 2025
Windson Torres: european champion at 25 and one of the fastest-rising names in Jiu-Jitsu
At 25 years old, born in Formosa (GO), Windson “Wind” Torres is living the phase where a solid foundation meets high performance. A judoka by training and a black belt for just one year, he competes a…
Aug 25, 2025
Sandra Kowalska, from Poland to the world
Austin, TX — The Austin Open IBJJF continues to reinforce the city’s reputation as a rising epicenter for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But at this year’s event, one competitor stole the spotlight: Sandra Kowa…
Aug 17, 2025
Ocean BJJ announces major sponsorship with Kingz Kimonos
Italian promotion Ocean BJJ is entering 2025 with a bold move: a headline sponsorship deal with Kingz Kimonos, the legendary grappling brand founded in 2011 and renowned for premium gear and deep conn…
Jul 31, 2025
QUINTET announces Dubai debut, bringing team-based grappling to the Middle East
Japanese martial arts promotion QUINTET has announced its official entry into the Middle East market, with its inaugural regional event, QUINTET 5, set to take place in Dubai on October 23, 2025. The …
Jul 29, 2025
5 lessons I learned by winning the American National, by Malu Aguiar
1- Trust the process and trust my coaches When I arrived in the U.S., I competed in a few tournaments and lost. My coach, Helio Barthem, told me to trust the process, trust in the work that we would d…
Jul 18, 2025
The benefits of massage therapy for BJJ, by Marcio Carvalho
“My mission is to help athletes recover safely and return stronger, without relying on tools or machines, just the clinical touch of hands and anatomical knowledge,” says black belt Marcio Carvalho, a…
Jun 25, 2025