Garry Tonon Explains Why You Should Stop Memorizing Random Moves In Jiu-Jitsu
Garry Tonon says Jiu-Jitsu students get far more from their training when they understand the principles behind techniques, than when they memorize isolated movements. On the BJJ Fanatics podcast, he …
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Tye Ruotolo Becomes ONE Lightweight MMA Champion
Tye Ruotolo won the ONE lightweight MMA world title in just his third professional fight, submitting Christian Lee with a rear naked choke in the first round! The 21-year-old grappling prodigy then re…
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Keanna Klay, black belt rookie, takes on Ághata at The Crown
Keanna Klay faces Ághata Rabelo in the women’s lightweight opener at The Crown 2026. Here is what she told VF Comunica.
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José Steve hides his game plan to beat Uanderson
José Steve faces Uanderson Ferreira in the middleweight opener at The Crown 2026. Here is what he told VF Comunica.
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Ademir Barreto wants to leave The Crown wearing the crown
Ademir Barreto faces Will Wilson in the featherweight opener at The Crown 2026. Here is what he told VF Comunica.
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Jun Yong Cho has a plan to upset Bisnaga at The Crown
Jun Yong Cho faces João “Bisnaga” Mendes in the featherweight opener at The Crown 2026. Here is what he told VF Comunica.
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Maria Alencar faces her former training partner at The Crown
Maria Alencar faces former training partner Yara Soares in the super heavyweight opener at The Crown 2026. Here is what she told VF Comunica.
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Ingridd Alves: from a backyard mat to The Crown
Ingridd Alves faces World Champion Larissa Dias in the super heavyweight opener at The Crown 2026. Here is what she told VF Comunica.
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Windson Torres takes on Fellipe Andrew, eyes the title
Windson Torres opens his heavyweight run at The Crown 2026 against Fellipe Andrew. Here is what he told VF Comunica.
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Leo Ferreira is hunting the finish and The Crown
Leo Ferreira opens his heavyweight run at The Crown 2026 against Nicholas Maglicic. Here is what the European and Brasileiro champion told VF Comunica.
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Matheus Vetoraci moves up to take on Alexander Sak
Matheus Vetoraci and Alexander Sak open the ultra heavyweight bracket at The Crown 2026. Both spoke to VF Comunica ahead of Sunday.
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Gabi Pessanha reveals what fuels her fourth Crown run
Gabi Pessanha opens her bid for a fourth straight Crown title against Maria Ruffatto this Sunday. Both spoke to VF Comunica.
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Davi Vetoraci waited years to face Nolan Stuart
Davi Vetoraci faces defending champion Nolan Stuart in the heavyweight opener at The Crown 2026. Both spoke to VF Comunica.
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Erich Munis is the target: Fran plots a historic upset
Erich Munis chases a fourth ultra heavyweight Crown against Fran Papasidero this Sunday. Both spoke to VF Comunica ahead of the opener.
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Mateo Cardona vs Rerisson Gabriel: Brazilian promises a show
Mateo Cardona faces Rerisson Gabriel in the featherweight opener at The Crown 2026 this Sunday. Both spoke to VF Comunica ahead of the match.
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Anabel Lopez takes on the new wave at The Crown
Anabel Lopez and Hazel Butcher meet in the women’s super heavyweight opener at The Crown 2026. Both spoke to VF Comunica ahead of the match.
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Pedro Machado vs Anderson Kauan: “We’re ready for war”
Pedro Machado and Anderson Kauan meet in the ultra heavyweight opener at The Crown 2026. Both spoke to VF Comunica ahead of the all-Brazilian clash.
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Keven Carrasco on facing Sam Nagai: a win “would be huge”
Keven Carrasco moves up a weight class to face Sam Nagai in the first round of The Crown 2026 this Sunday. Here is what he told VF Comunica.
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Mica Galvao Returns To IBJJF The Crown: What To Know
Mica Galvao returns to IBJJF The Crown in 2026, joining a competitive middleweight field featuring Andy Murasaki and more.
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IBJJF The Crown 2026: Full Card and Competitor List
See the full IBJJF The Crown 2026 card, including all 48 competitors across six men's and women's divisions.
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Gui Mendes: “Blue Belt Is The Most Frustrating Stage Of Jiu-Jitsu”
World champion Gui Mendes says blue belt is the toughest period in a practitioner’s journey. His main point is that expectations change. White belts know they are beginners and expect little of themse…
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Xande Ribeiro Warns That The Attention Economy Is Hurting Jiu-Jitsu
Seven-time world champion Xande Ribeiro says modern Jiu-Jitsu culture is producing a “huge identity crisis”. Specifically, he blamed social media, organizational pressure to entertain and an overempha…
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Paulo Ledesma, the champion behind 100+ black belts
Paulo Ledesma on hosting the Mendes brothers in 2007, joining Atos, promoting 100+ black belts and working with Kaynan Duarte.
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Diogo Reis vs. Bebeto: the belt Musumeci lost on the scale
Diogo Reis defends his ONE title against Bebeto Oliveira on December 18. Read the exclusive quotes and the story that links both men to this belt.
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Ice Blue says BJJ has no Black idols and sparks backlash
Ice Blue said Jiu-Jitsu has no Black idols and drew heavy criticism. See what he said, how the community reacted and how the rapper responded.
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Raul Rosas Jr. submits Covington as McGregor denies mocking
Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Colby Covington in under a minute in Rome. Read what both said and why Conor McGregor calls the viral laughing clip false.
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Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Donates $100,000 To USA Judo
Zoltan Bathory – guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch, co-owner of the Professional Grappling Federation, and organiser of the Pro Judo tournament – has announced a $100,000 donation to USA Judo on W…
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Danaher Brown Belt Abraham La Montagne: “Most Black Belts Should Probably Be Blue Or Purple Belts”
Abraham La Montagne, a John Danaher brown belt, says Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has advanced faster than its belt standards. On the Jits and Giggles podcast, he argued that most people wearing black belts sh…
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Gordo BJJ USA wins titles at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Open
The 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Open, organized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), was marked by important results for the Gordo BJJ USA team. Among the event’s highli…
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Russia Bans Its Wrestling National Team Members From Competing In RAF
Russia’s freestyle wrestling program has barred national team members from Real American Freestyle (RAF). Head coach Khadzhimurat Gatsalov announced that athletes who earn their spots at the Russian C…
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Robert Drysdale Calls UFC Event On White House Lawn “Insulting To The Memory Of This Country”
ADCC gold medalist and UFC veteran Robert Drysdale has strongly criticized the recent UFC event held on the White House lawn. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend and historian spoke on The Mat Minute podca…
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Gui Mendes Shares What He’d Do Differently Starting BJJ Over From White Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Gui Mendes says he would organize everything if he could begin again. In a recent video, he outlined a white belt plan built on structure, fundamentals and steady pr…
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Marcelo Garcia Recalls Being Choked Out In 20 Seconds At His First Worlds
Marcelo Garcia, a multiple-time ADCC and World champion, did not have a smooth start. On The North South Project podcast, he described the loss at his first World Championship that shaped how he handl…
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MMA Fighter Asks Dana White For A $100K Bonus To Help Pay For His Wedding After UFC Debut Win
Joe Kropschot submitted Nick Klein with an inverted triangle at UFC Vegas 123, then used his post-fight interview to ask Dana White for money. The 31-year-old is getting married five days after his Oc…
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Gracie Barra Instructor D*es After Physical Altercation With His Brother
Brian DeMuro, a 47-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of Gracie Barra Knightdale, died Sunday evening after a physical confrontation with his brother at his home in Johnston County, Nor…
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Craig Jones Says The IBJJF Points System Rewards The Wrong Kind Of Control
Craig Jones argues that IBJJF scoring misreads what control means in grappling. In his Power Ride instructional, he says the system was built around positions assumed to be strong for ground and pound…
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Ryan Hall: “BJJ Coaches Bury Students In Tiny Details Before They Know The Fundamentals”
Ryan Hall has little patience for Jiu-Jitsu coaches who flood students with technical minutiae while skipping what matters most. Hall argues that some instructors use an endless list of details to loo…
Oct 30, 2026
Beatrice Jin: “Being Too Nice In Training Holds You & Your Partner Back”
Black belt competitor and coach Beatrice Jin says a common problem in Jiu-Jitsu is not lack of technique or strength – it is holding back, out of fear of looking aggressive or like a bad training part…
Oct 30, 2026
Who Does Mica Galvão Have In First Round? | IBJJF's The Crown Official Brackets
The brackets are officially out for IBJJF's The Crown featuring some of the biggest stars in gi jiu-jitsu!
Oct 29, 2026
Chris Haueter: “People Who Do Only No-Gi Lack Control & Pressure”
Chris Haueter has explained why academies once barred students from no-gi until purple belt. And, well, he argues that learning to grapple in the gi builds control and pressure that no-gi-only trainin…
Oct 29, 2026
Qatari Wrestler Disqualified After Refusing To Let Female Referee Raise His Hand
A Greco-Roman qualification bout at the 2026 Senior World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, ended in a disqualification after Qatar’s Amer Ebrahim A A Alhammadi refused to allow a female referee to…
Oct 29, 2026
Travis Stevens: “Combat Athletes Need Around 6-7% Body Fat To Cushion Throws”
Olympic silver medalist Travis Stevens says chasing the leanest possible physique works against judo players. On a podcast, he argued that body fat acts as protection for athletes who get thrown repea…
Oct 28, 2026
Kade Ruotolo Books MMA Return After Eight-Month ACL Recovery
Kade Ruotolo will return to MMA against Ok Rae Yoon at ONE FN 50 on Friday, December 18! It will be his first fight after an eight-month recovery from a torn ACL that required surgical reconstruction,…
Oct 28, 2026
Gavin Corbe Shares How He Won ADCC Silver On Coffee, Candy & Almost No Preparation
Gavin Corbe’s ADCC silver medal surprised many people, and how he got there surprised them more. The 26-year-old shared that his preparation looks nothing like his rivals’. Plus, his invitation came l…
Oct 27, 2026
How To Watch LFA 244: Woodley vs Havener On FloGrappling & 3 Reasons Why
A vacant middleweight title, rising contenders and a stacked fight card make LFA 244 one to watch. Here's why you shouldn't miss Woodley vs. Havener.
Oct 23, 2026
Polaris 40: The Return of Garry Tonon
After spending the last several years competing in MMA, Garry Tonon is finally returning to the sport that made him a star.
Oct 21, 2026
WHO'S IN? Notable Entries For The IBJJF No-Gi European Championships
The IBJJF No-GI European Championships returns October 28- November 1 with four days of elite no-gi action streaming live on FloGrappling.
Oct 20, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week? Oct. 12--18, 2026
See what's streaming on FloGrappling Oct. 12–18, including Fight to Win 328, ADCC New Jersey Open, ADCC Callao Open and more.
Oct 12, 2026
Is FloGrappling Worth It? What You Get With A Subscription
See what a FloGrappling subscription includes, from live and on-demand BJJ to ADCC, IBJJF events, rankings, results and more.
Oct 7, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Oct. 5-11
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Oct. 5-11, including Fight to Win 328, Main Character Jiu-Jitsu 10 and the UIJJ Adriatico BJJ Cup.
Oct 5, 2026
2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship Results: Full Podiums
See the full 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship results, including team standings and podium finishers from Secaucus, New Jersey.
Oct 3, 2026
Do conceito à adaptação: Roberto Gordo demonstra como a leitura da posição muda tudo no Jiu-Jitsu
Em uma sequência de treino, mestre Roberto “Gordo” e o professor Lucas Gripp procuraram decifrar como uma mesma situação de meia-guarda pode gerar diferentes soluções a partir do controle, da reação d…
Oct 1, 2026
Gabriel Panizza consolida trajetória internacional e busca consagração no IBJJF World Master
A trajetória de Gabriel Machado Panizza no Jiu-Jitsu foi construída em diferentes etapas, desde os primeiros anos de competição na Zona Oeste de São Paulo até a consolidação como atleta de alto nível …
Oct 1, 2026
The Black Belt Brackets Are Out For The IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship
Here are the official adult black belt brackets for the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship!
Sep 30, 2026
WHO'S IN For the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championships
The 2026 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship returns October 2-4 in Secaucus, New Jersey, bringing more than 2,300 registered athletes together.
Sep 29, 2026
Gabriel Panizza builds international career and eyes breakthrough at the IBJJF World Master
Gabriel Machado Panizza’s Jiu-Jitsu journey has been built through different stages, from his early years competing in the West Zone of São Paulo to establishing himself as a high-level athlete on the…
Sep 29, 2026
2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship Schedule
Find the 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship schedule, competition dates, schedule release information and how to watch live on FloGrappling.
Sep 29, 2026
Everything To Know About The 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Everything to know about the 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, including how to watch, event details and live coverage on FloGrappling.
Sep 29, 2026
From concept to adaptation: how positional awareness transforms Jiu-Jitsu, with Roberto Gordo
Master Roberto “Gordo” and Professor Lucas Gripp recently demonstrated how the same half-guard situation can lead to different solutions based on control, the opponent’s reaction, and decision-making.…
Sep 28, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Sept. 28-Oct. 4, including Polaris 39, Fight to Win 327, Pan IBJJF No-Gi and more live events.
Sep 28, 2026
Thiago Saldanha’s journey: grit, growth, and Jiu-Jitsu excellence
By Pedro Oliveira — September 25, 2026 From the quiet streets of southern Brazil to the relentless pace of New York City, Thiago Saldanha has emerged as a standout black belt in the ranks of Renzo Gra…
Sep 25, 2026
10 frases para você explicar o que é Jiu-Jitsu para qualquer um
“O Jiu-Jitsu é o maior instrumento educativo que existe.” ~ Grão-Mestre Carlos Gracie “É o triunfo da inteligência sobre a força bruta.” ~ Grão-Mestre Rorion Gracie “O Jiu-Jitsu é a escola onde o agre…
Sep 25, 2026
Turris Invitational: 103 competições, uma virada e um novo desafio no Jiu-Jitsu
Algumas histórias começam no tatame ainda na infância e seguem por caminhos diferentes até chegar a um mesmo ponto. É o caso de Pedro Henrique Chagas Valim e Kauan da Silva Gallinaro, que construíram …
Sep 25, 2026
Building Champions: Márcio Zaca’s Impact on Jiu-Jitsu Talent Development
Before titles and recognition, there is work that happens away from the spotlight: finding talent, creating opportunities, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. This is where Márcio …
Sep 23, 2026
LIST: ADCC Veterans Competing at IBJJF No-Gi Pans
Fresh off one of the biggest no-gi tournaments of the year, the ADCC World Championships, the jiu-jitsu world continues to power forward.
Sep 22, 2026
Pai e filhos lutam no mesmo card e protagonizam feito raro no mundo das lutas
A Liga Monstro Combat 3 (LMC 3), marcada para o dia 25 de setembro, nos estúdios da RedeTV!, em São Paulo, terá uma história especial protagonizada por uma família do mundo da luta. Wallace Lopes fará…
Sep 22, 2026
Carlson Gracie e GFTeam se destacam no Carioca de Jiu-Jitsu da FJJRIO
O último final de semana foi de muito Jiu-Jitsu no Rio de Janeiro. O Club Municipal recebeu o Carioca de Jiu-Jitsu da FJJRIO, que contou com equipes tradicionais no topo do pódio. Nas disputas de kimo…
Sep 21, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Sept. 21-27
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Sept. 21-27, including IBJJF Sul Americano, ADCC Opens, Fight to Win 326 and more live BJJ.
Sep 21, 2026
Os treininhos de Jiu-Jitsu nos tempos do jovem ídolo Carlson Gracie
Nos anos 1990, um jovem repórter chamado Luca Atalla, ainda faixa-roxa, teceu variadas perguntas sobre Jiu-Jitsu para o saudoso grande mestre Carlson Gracie. Papo vai, papo vem, e Luca perguntou como …
Sep 18, 2026
Grand Prime em Porto Alegre define novos classificados para a Copa dos Campeões 2026
A reta final da temporada 2026 da Copa Prime começou em grande estilo. No último dia 13 de setembro, o Meca Sports Bar, em Porto Alegre, recebeu a Grand Prime, primeira etapa da última trilogia do cal…
Sep 18, 2026
Turris Invitational: histórias de superação no Jiu-Jitsu se encontram em duelo de kimono
O caminho até o tatame do Turris Invitational, que estreia no dia 14 de novembro, na Upper Arena, no Rio de Janeiro, não foi linear para João Ramiro Lopes Krett e Gabriel Moura. Os dois tiveram contat…
Sep 18, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Delivers In Krakow, New Champions, Retirements, & More!
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including the ADCC World Championships in Krakow, IBJJF's The Crown, Victor Hugo, and more
Sep 15, 2026
ADCC 2026: o feito histórico da Gracie Barra no absoluto, a nova geografia do grappling e a dinastia dos filhos
O ADCC 2026 terminou em Cracóvia, na Polônia, com uma sensação diferente das edições anteriores. O Brasil continua sendo uma potência incontestável, mas já não ocupa sozinho o centro do mapa. A compet…
Sep 15, 2026
Felipe Pena Becomes First Two-Time ADCC Absolute Champion With Submission Win
Felipe Pena submitted Roosevelt Sousa to win the 2026 ADCC absolute championship, becoming the first athlete to capture two ADCC absolute titles.
Sep 13, 2026
ADCC 2026 Results: Full Brackets, Champions And Medal Winners
See complete ADCC 2026 results, brackets, champions and medal placements, plus Yuri Simoes’ superfight win and the men’s absolute final.
Sep 13, 2026
Faixas-pretas de Jiu-Jitsu e atletas de MMA prometem guerra e finalização em duelo sem kimono no Turris Invitational
De um lado, um manauara formado desde cedo na competição e que encontrou no Rio de Janeiro o caminho para viver exclusivamente da luta. Do outro, um atleta que começou no Jiu-Jitsu em um projeto socia…
Sep 8, 2026
Como jornalista marcial transformou histórias em negócio na indústria do Jiu-Jitsu
A relação de Vitor Freitas com o Jiu-Jitsu começou cedo, influenciada pelo pai. Depois de um período afastado, ele retornou ao esporte, mas percebeu que, naquele momento, não teria tempo para se dedic…
Sep 8, 2026
Juan Carlos Lopez: living the dream through Jiu-Jitsu
Every martial artist has a beginning, a spark that ignites a lifelong journey. For Juan Carlos Lopez, that spark came as a teenager in Ecuador, when a simple triangle choke on an MMA video set him on …
Aug 12, 2026
Jeff Curran’s JCI returns with six title bouts
With a 52-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational …
Aug 5, 2026
Joao Cizeski and 2 ways to finish using lasso guard adjustments
Unlock the power of the Lasso Guard with two high-level submissions! In this video, Joao Cizeski breaks down the essential adjustments needed to trap your opponent and secure the tap. Notice that in t…
Jul 7, 2026