(WATCH) New Bodycam Footage Shows Extended Sequence Of Dustin Poirier’s Arrest
New footage of Dustin Poirier’s airport arrest has surfaced, providing a fuller picture of what happened after he was taken into custody. On June 21st, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta International Ai…
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BJJ Coach Arrested 1,500 Miles From Home Gym In Investigation Involving 16-Year-Old Student
Port Orange police arrested a local jiu-jitsu coach on Wednesday, after tracking him down more than 1,500 miles from the gym where he taught – closing out an investigation into what detectives describ…
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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.
21 hours ago
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.
21 hours ago
ADCC World Championship 2026 Results By Country: Which Nation Had The Most Wins?
Here is every country's wins at ADCC Worlds 2026. Find out how many countries were represented in Poland.
21 hours ago
Yuri Simoes Is Named Superfight Champion After Kaynan Duarte Sustains Injury At ADCC Worlds
Yuri Simoes wins the Superfight at the 2026 ADCC World Championship after Kaynan Duarte is forced to leave the mat with an injury.
22 hours ago
Kennedy Maciel Grows His Family Legacy, Wins -66kg Division At 2026 ADCC Worlds
Kennedy Maciel follows in the footsteps of his father, winning his first gold medal and conquering the -66kg division at 2026 ADCC Worlds.
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Magomed Dzharbaev Wins ADCC Gold, Makes Russian History
Magomed Dzharbaev defeated PJ Barch to win the ADCC 2026 -77kg title, becoming the first Russian ADCC champion since 1999.
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Jasmine Rocha Wins First ADCC Gold With Submission Over Ana Rodrigues
Jasmine Rocha submitted Ana Rodrigues in overtime to win her first ADCC world title, becoming the first member of the Rocha family to earn gold.
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Pawel Jaworski Becomes First Polish Gold Medalist In ADCC World Championship History
Pawel Jaworski became the first Polish grappler to win gold at ADCC Worlds by defeating Marlon Tajik via one penalty.
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Luke Griffith Comes Back To Submit Kaynan Duarte And Win ADCC World Championship Gold
Luke Griffith came out of nowhere to submit Kaynan Duarte and win the -99kg division at the 2026 ADCC World Championship.
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Ana Carolina Vieira Beats Sarah Galvao To Win 2026 ADCC World Championship
Ana Carolina Vieira submitted Sarah Galvao in double overtime to win the 2026 ADCC -65kg World Championship and claim her second straight title.
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Helena Crevar Submits Anabel Lopez To Make History At 2026 ADCC World Championship
Helena Crevar cemented her status as the No. 1 female pound-for-pound no-gi athlete in the world with a submission of Anabel Lopez.
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Victor Hugo Wins First ADCC Gold With Four-Submission Run, Announces ADCC Retirement
Victor Hugo submitted Josh Saunders to win the ADCC 2026 +99kg title, completing a four-submission run before announcing his ADCC retirement.
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14-Year-Old Joslyn Molina Becomes Youngest Medalist In ADCC History, Defeats Mo Black 6-0
Josyln Molina medals at the 2026 ADCC World Championship at just 14 years old.
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Ana Mayordomo Submits Mayssa Bastos To Win ADCC 2026 Bronze
Ana Mayordomo defeated Mayssa Bastos by mounted guillotine to win bronze at ADCC 2026, handing Bastos her first black-belt submission loss.
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Paige Ivette Clymer Wins ADCC 2026 Bronze Medal With Armbar
Paige Ivette Clymer secured bronze at the 2026 ADCC World Championships, submitting Elizabeth Mitrovic with an armbar in the +65kg division.
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Kennedy Maciel Stuns Diego Pato At ADCC Worlds, Advances To Division Final
Another top contender for ADCC gold goes down, with Kennedy Maciel defeating Diego Pato.
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Jasmine Rocha Advances To First ADCC Final With Submission Win
Jasmine Rocha submitted Ana Mayordomo in the ADCC 2026 semifinals, advancing to her first career ADCC final at the World Championships in Poland.
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Dorian Olivarez Details Chaotic ADCC 2026 Match: “The Guy Bit My Finger”
The now-infamous ADCC 2026 match involving Dorian Olivarez turned into one of the stranger storylines of the tournament. Olivarez said everything was going his way in an interview with FloGrappling: T…
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Kaynan Duarte Advances To 2026 ADCC Worlds Final With Third Submission
Kaynan Duarte defeated Daniel Schuardt by submission in the ADCC 2026 semifinals, advancing to the -99kg final with his third finish of the tournament.
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A Shocker In Poland! Josh Saunders Upsets +99kg No. 1 Seed Felipe Pena In Overtime
The +99kg division brings a major upset with Josh Saunders defeating Felipe Pena in the +99kg division semifinals.
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BJJ Black Belt Jorge Britto Talks Recovering After Heart Attack: “My Students Called 911”
Jorge Britto is recovering after suffering a heart attack immediately following a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session. Britto shared details of what happened in a message to his students and follower…
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ADCC 2026 Live Updates: Highlights, Champions And More From Day 2
Follow ADCC 2026 Day 2 with updates and highlights from Krakow, Poland, as the remaining competitors battle for medals and ADCC champions are crowned.
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Richie Martinez Pushes Back On Claims No-Gi Black Belts Aren’t “Real” Jiu-Jitsu
Richie “Boogey Man” Martinez, the 10th Planet black belt known for his run through EBI and years of highlight-reel submissions, has never trained in the gi. That is a fact that’s followed him througho…
2 days ago
Gordon Ryan Claims Greg Souders “Stole” The Eco Approach From Renzo Gracie’s Academy
Gordon Ryan recently spoke about Greg Souders, the coach behind the ecological approach (the constraints-led approach) that’s generated significant discussion in BJJ circles over the past year. Asked …
2 days ago
BKFC Belgrade tryouts for the “World’s Baddest Man” global tournament will feature Dilan Prasovic, Serbian stars, before BKFC Fight Night Belgrade
The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) – beheld by fans and experts as the world’s premier bare-knuckle fighting organization – is all set to bring its iconic Squared Circle to the beautiful ci…
3 days ago
BJJ Federation Introduces New BJJ Safety Rule Following Competitor’s Viral Spinal Injury
The Brazilian Confederation (CBLP) has introduced a new safety rule for its competitions following the August 22nd BJJ injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda, known as “Kabuto”, with fractured C5 an…
3 days ago
Gilbert Burns Set To Face Khamzat Chimaev In Wrestling Debut At RAF 13
Gilbert Burns is preparing for his wrestling debut at RAF 13, where he’ll face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event. While Burns brings significantly more overall grappling experience to the matchup, …
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John Danaher Explains Why Gordon Ryan Is The Best Grappler He’s Coached: “Truly Amazing”
John Danaher addressed Gordon Ryan’s ongoing health issues, ranking him as the best talent he’s ever coached. Asked directly who the best pound-for-pound grappler he’s trained is, across both men and …
4 days ago
Firas Zahabi Explains Why He Plans to Start TRT At 50: “I’m Not Going To Be That”
TriStar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi, best known for guiding Georges St-Pierre through his championship reign, revealed during a recent gym Q&A that he plans to begin testosterone replacement therapy (…
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ADCC 2026 Preview & Predictions: Who Wins Gold in Kraków? Our Picks for Every Division
The ADCC World Championship returns on September 12–13, 2026, at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland. With several defending champions absent, a new generation of contenders emerging, and some of the deepe…
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What Happened to the ADCC Hype? Why 2026 Feels Different — and What to Expect This Weekend
After the Las Vegas spectacle, the CJI rivalry and a new era of professional grappling, ADCC returns to Europe this weekend. But instead of feeling like the sport’s biggest event, the build-up has lef…
5 days ago
Andrew Huberman Breaks Down 5 Physical Signs That May Point to St*roid Use
The discussion around PED use has become impossible to ignore in modern combat sports and fitness culture. During an appearance on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman …
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John Danaher Explains Why Your First Class In Jiu-Jitsu Is The Most Important Class: “They’re Just Like You”
John Danaher has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most analytical coaches, shaping several of its most dominant competitors. In a recent podcast episode with Georges St-Pierre, he was asked to…
5 days ago
Fedor Emelianenko Will Compete In Russian Sambo Championship: “As An Amateur”
Fedor Emelianenko, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, has revealed plans to return to competition. During a visit to Mozhaysk, where he held a wrestling masterclass fo…
5 days ago
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…
6 days ago
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…
6 days ago
Dima Murovanni Explains Why Most Coaches Are Getting The Eco Approach To BJJ Wrong
Dima Murovanni, one of the sport’s most sought-after coaches, broke down his philosophy on the ecological, or constraints-led, approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu. Murovanni, who trains world champion Lenn…
6 days ago
WWE Veteran Santino Marella Wins Gold at Jiu-Jitsu Con
Santino Marella has added another accomplishment to a resume that already spans two combat sports and a professional wrestling career that made him a household name. The former WWE Intercontinental an…
6 days ago
Josh Barnett Recalls Winning IBJJF Worlds Without Rank: “I Just Walked Into A Black Belt Division & Won It”
Josh Barnett has spent his career bouncing between the UFC heavyweight title and pro wrestling rings, but tucked into his resume is a piece of grappling trivia most competitors would never dream of pu…
Sep 7, 2026
Female BJJ Brown Belt Restrains Man Wielding Broken Bottle At Tesco
Zoe Lundy-Chen, 42, a BJJ brown belt competitor, had only stopped by the supermarket to pick up a drink before heading to class – when she found herself in the middle of an unfolding situation… And sh…
Sep 7, 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
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Kron Gracie: “We Can Do A Match Anytime”
Gordon Ryan, despite being retired from competition, appears willing to return for a bet match against Kron Gracie. Gracie won his ADCC title at under 77kg, and while Ryan has previously competed and …
Jul 7, 2026
After retiring as a five-time world champion, Diego Pato taunts Mikey Musumeci: 'I can fight at any event'
Diego Pato, one of the most respected names in Brazilian jiu-jitsu today, sat down for an exclusive interview with journalist Vitor Freitas of VF Comunica, and dropped a statement that’s already makin…
Jul 5, 2026
The logic of Jiu-Jitsu: conceptual teaching according to professor Fabrício Lopes
The road to a Jiu-Jitsu black belt is usually paved with exhaustive repetition and an encyclopedic accumulation of techniques,” says GMI Professor Fabrício Lopes. “However, in a sport that demands as …
Jun 9, 2026
Iron Man MMA 28 lota ginásio, entrega grandes lutas e se consolida entre os principais eventos de MMA do Brasil
A 28ª edição do Iron Man MMA confirmou mais uma vez por que o evento é apontado como um dos principais shows de artes marciais mistas do Brasil. Realizado na última sexta-feira (29) no ginásio da AABB…
May 30, 2026
Felipe Souza wins gold at the South Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship and shares finals with his brother
Felipe Souza delivered a standout performance at the South Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held on February 4–5, reinforcing his strength in the IBJJF Master 3 division. Competing in the super heavy…
May 6, 2026
“The master division today is just as professional as the adult division,” says Felipe Souza about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
Felipe Souza is experiencing one of the most consistent phases of his black belt career. A regular presence on IBJJF podiums, the Master 3 athlete has been closely following not only his own developme…
May 6, 2026
O ataque letal no triângulo, com professor Igor Silva
Repare que o adversário tenta a raspagem ao abraçar uma das pernas e Igor fica em pé. Em seguida, o professor prepara uma armadilha. Ele finta um chute para o lado e aproveita a movimentação do oponen…
Apr 19, 2026
Experience Over Intensity: Diogo Souza breaks down the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu after 40
With over two decades dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, Diogo Souza represents a generation that has helped shape the growth of the IBJJF master divisions. At 44 years old, born in 1981, the 4th-degree black be…
Apr 18, 2026
Diogo Souza Wins Absolute Gold at Sacramento Fall and Stands Out in IBJJF Season
The 2025 season marked another strong chapter in the career of Diogo Oliveira de Souza, a 4th-degree black belt and one of the most consistent names in Master 3 Jiu-Jitsu. Representing Triunfo Brazili…
Apr 18, 2026
Romualdo Lucas breaks down the Master division: “There’s no easy path in Jiu-Jitsu anymore”
The growth of the master division in competitive Jiu-Jitsu is no longer a trend — it’s a reality. With a larger number of athletes and an increasingly high technical level, the category now holds a si…
Apr 10, 2026
BJJ Defense: Sérgio Ignacio condenses decades of knowledge as a police officer into a course that teaches the essentials for you to feel more prepared
* Renzo Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu Master “Sergio Ignacio is today one of the ten greatest experts in self-defense techniques on the planet, for a simple reason: his technical arsenal manages to be efficient i…
Apr 5, 2026
“The master division today is just as professional as the adult division,” says Felipe Souza about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
Felipe Souza is experiencing one of the most consistent phases of his black belt career. A regular presence on IBJJF podiums, the Master 3 athlete has been closely following not only his own developme…
Apr 1, 2026
Diogo Souza explains how strategy and experience redefine Jiu-Jitsu in the master divisions
With over two decades dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, Diogo Souza represents a generation that has helped shape the growth of the IBJJF master divisions. At 44 years old, born in 1981, the 4th-degree black be…
Apr 1, 2026
Vitor Shaolin analisa UFC BJJ e os desafios do dojo em forma de cumbuca
De acordo com o árbitro Vitor Shaolin, “o formato do dojo do UFC BJJ requer atenção em especial quando os lutadores ou lutadoras caminham para trás, buscando uma defesa, afinal é um formato inclinado.…
Mar 11, 2026
Romualdo Lucas: From Pernambuco to the International Jiu-Jitsu Stage
With 24 years dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu and nine years as a black belt, Romualdo Lucas has built a career that combines competitive performance, technical instruction, and social impact. Born in Arcoverd…
Mar 4, 2026
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…
Feb 25, 2026
Francisco Papasideiro and Tarcisio Santos Surge as Early Contenders Ahead of Pan 2026
The 2026 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu season has already begun to take shape with two names gaining momentum on the international circuit: Francisco Papasideiro and Tarcisio Santos. Competing in different divi…
Feb 12, 2026
ADCC 2026 heads to Kraków: First champion invites go out as the road to Poland heats up
The ADCC World Championships — widely viewed as the sport’s toughest proving ground in submission grappling — are officially set for September 12–13, 2026, in Kraków, Poland. The event will take place…
Feb 8, 2026
André Galvão Denies Misconduct Allegations Involving Atos Athlete in San Diego
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend André Galvão has publicly denied allegations of inappropriate conduct after his name became the center of controversy involving a young athlete connected to Atos Jiu-Jitsu i…
Feb 8, 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
O choro de grande mestre Carlson Gracie no ADCC
No clássico duelo Jiu-Jitsu x luta livre, um confronto épico – de pura técnica e respeito entre os atletas – é bem pouco lembrado. Injustamente, por sinal. A disputa se deu em 17 de janeiro de 2001, n…
Jan 31, 2026
PBJJF apresenta calendário 2026 com foco em expansão global e circuito profissional
A Professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PBJJF) deu novo passo decisivo em sua consolidação como plataforma global de competições ao apresentar as diretrizes do calendário 2026. Segundo o presid…
Jan 22, 2026
Que tal treinar defesa pessoal como um Gracie em 2026?
Desde a década de 1930, os filhos de Gastão Gracie desenvolveram um sistema de ensino para encher qualquer magrinho de confiança. Confira a defesa pessoal ao longo da história do Jiu-Jitsu e se inspir…
Jan 17, 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
Jiu-Jitsu as a National Movement: The Growth of Tao Jiu Jitsu Academy in the UAE
The rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United Arab Emirates is one of the most remarkable developments in the global grappling scene. For Alexandre Altenburg Odebrecht, black belt and head coach of Ta…
Jan 7, 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
Seeds 13 in Texas: Jiu-Jitsu, community, and a real program for law enforcement
Jiu-Jitsu has established itself as one of the most beloved sports in the United States because it delivers something rare: the intensity of a fight with the intelligence of chess. It’s physical, it’s…
Dec 21, 2025
From Brazil to the world: How Rafael Medeiros Braga elevates Jiu-Jitsu through technique and teaching
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…
Dec 6, 2025
European and World Champion as a brown belt, Letícia Teixeira reflects on her new chapter as a black belt
Champion in both weight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Orange County Fall Open, Letícia Teixeira continues to establish herself as one of the rising forces of the new generation at Atos HQ. The b…
Dec 4, 2025
Helena Crevar Debuts at Black Belt Against World Champion Thalyta Silva at BJJ Stars 16
The BJJ Stars 16, taking place on July 26, 2025 at the Komplexo Tempo in São Paulo, promises a high-level showdown between two athletes at very different—but equally promising—stages of their careers.…
Jul 11, 2025
Jiu-Jitsu for Kids: Discipline, Character and Fun on the Mats
Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about learning how to fight. For Brazilian black belt Rafael Neves (2nd degree) from Gracie Humaitá, the true strength of this martial art lies in its power to shape children into…
Jul 8, 2025
Mica Galvão Dominates Gracie to Claim the Middleweight Crown
Who’s Number One 28, held this friday (June 13) at The Hangar in Costa Mesa, California, delivered on every promise: intense matches, technical mastery, and moments that reshaped the international gra…
Jun 15, 2025
Trial of police officer, accused of killing Jiu-Jitsu world champion Leandro Lo, is scheduled for may
The trial of Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo, a Military Police (PM) officer accused of killing World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Leandro Lo, is scheduled to take place on May 22-23, 2025. The tragic incident …
Apr 6, 2025
WNO 27: Elisabeth Clay and Helena Crevar are set to rematch in a title bout
Elisabeth Clay will put her Featherweight title on the line against the rising star Helena Crevar, in a showdown that promises to be a true submission battle! Here’s the context: 15 minutes, no points…
Apr 3, 2025