Tainan Dalpra jokes about a Rafael Mendes comeback: “a few million”
Tainan Dalpra talks about Rafael Mendes, shares what he hears about the six-time world champion at AOJ and jokes that a comeback would take “a few million.”
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Joe Rogan Renews Deal With Spotify With A $250 Million Contract
Spotify has secured a new multiyear agreement with Joe Rogan, keeping licensing rights and advertising sales for The Joe Rogan Experience. People familiar with the matter say the terms resemble the pr…
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UFC Veteran & BJJ Black Belt Tim Kennedy Reportedly Wounded In Ambush In Congo
Former UFC fighter and U.S. Army Green Beret Tim Kennedy has reportedly been wounded in an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A former New Zealand SAS member who was with him did not surv…
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Leo Ferreira on the moment he knew he could compete with the best: “I felt I was fully in the game”
Leo Ferreira can point to the moment he started to see himself on the same level as the top names at black belt. In an exclusive…
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Jaine Fragoso debuts at UFC BJJ 13 against Ffion Davies
The Brazilian arrives after winning the Main Character belt and the Jiu-Jitsu CON in 2026; her opponent is the Welsh star who fought Cassia Moura for the first bantamweight belt.
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Three UFC BJJ champions with their eyes on MMA
Musumeci and Lucas Valente gave up their belts, and Renato Canuto has a fight set for December; Claudia Gadelha says she wants careers for athletes who do not need to switch sports.
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Moura and Victoria: two wins from the same training room
The two Brazilians prepared together under Bruno Bastos in Texas and both won at UFC BJJ 12; Claudia Gadelha praised the work.
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Is Tainan Dalpra retiring? Decision comes in January
In an interview with VF Comunica, the four-time world champion says the desire to compete “always comes back” and that he is focused on his academy plans for now.
6 hours ago
Claudia Gadelha still sees Gilbert Burns in the title picture
The UFC BJJ president recalled the conversation she had with the Brazilian when he decided to return to jiu-jitsu.
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Claudia Gadelha backs Mikey Musumeci in MMA: “I think he can make it to the UFC”
The UFC BJJ president talked about the American’s decision to vacate the bantamweight title and said his obsession with training is what can make the difference.
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Claudia Gadelha on what UFC BJJ does not want to see: “A guard passing contest for 15 minutes”
The organization’s president said guard play is fine “as long as your guard is aggressive” and that the same goes for leg locks.
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Claudia Gadelha wants a Cassia Moura vs. Adele Fornarino rematch: “The right thing to do is to run this one back”
The UFC BJJ president called it a “very, very tight match” and explained how the organization reviews its judges’ work every week.
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Renato Canuto sends a message to the division after winning the UFC BJJ title: “Doors are open”
At the press conference, the new lightweight champion said he felt forgotten in recent years, found out he was the betting underdog and wants to show his jiu-jitsu in MMA.
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Cassia Moura says she felt her foot in the first round against Fornarino: “I don’t care for my foot right now”
At the UFC BJJ 12 press conference, the two-division champion apologized for the eye poke and said she wants to be back soon; Claudia Gadelha says a rematch is the right thing to do.
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Rafael Gamba on the Crown 2026 bracket: “It’s not a superhero against a human being”
In an exclusive interview with VF Comunica, the brown belt world champion says he would not accept the invitation if he was sure he would lose to anyone.
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Mikey Musumeci vacates the UFC BJJ bantamweight title to focus on MMA
The 30-year-old American says he won every title he wanted in jiu-jitsu and can come back anytime.
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Raquel Canuto celebrates Renato’s UFC BJJ title after the couple lost two title matches: “Third times a charm”
The new lightweight champion’s wife recalled the title matches they both lost in 2025 and said the last month was hard at home.
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Gilbert Burns on his loss to Gabriel Almeida at UFC BJJ 12: “No sad stories! I got careless with my foot”
Submitted with a heel hook in the first round, the Brazilian congratulated his opponent and said he will be back soon.
18 hours ago
Who is Jalen Fonacier, the 21-year-old two-time world champion fighting for the UFC BJJ bantamweight title
A Cobrinha student since he was a kid, the American is unbeaten in the event and faces Brazil’s Kleber Barboza at UFC BJJ 13 on October 29.
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Are three rounds enough to decide a title? Cassia Moura’s win reopens the debate in UFC BJJ
Cassia Moura’s split decision win over Adele Fornarino gave the Brazilian her second UFC BJJ title. It also started a discussion that goes beyond Thursday’s match:…
19 hours ago
Leg locks dominate UFC BJJ 12 two weeks after Claudia Gadelha called them “boring”
Four of the five submissions at UFC BJJ 12, this Thursday, October 8, in Las Vegas, were leg locks. There were three heel hooks and one…
19 hours ago
Who is Nicky Rod, the wrestler who became a grappling star and faces Nata Tenca at UFC BJJ 13
Nick “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez is the opponent of Nata Tenca at UFC BJJ 13, on October 29 in Las Vegas. At 30, the American is one…
19 hours ago
Draculino Warns BJJ Instructors Against Posing As Life Coaches: “They Think They’re Gurus Or Something”
Draculino, who has spent more than 40 years on the mats, has a message for the modern Jiu-Jitsu world: instructors should not cast themselves as gurus or life coaches. The coral belt grew up alongside…
20 hours ago
Victor Hugo Announces Possible Retirement From ADCC: “Everything’s Moving Fast”
Victor Hugo finished ADCC 2026 by submitting his way through the +220 lb (+99 kg) division, then announced his retirement from ADCC competition before the absolute bracket began. Hugo said a conversat…
21 hours ago
LL Cool J Discovers The Brutal Reality Of Starting Jiu-Jitsu: “Your Whole World Shatters”
Hip-hop icon and actor LL Cool J has joined the growing list of celebrities discovering just how humbling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be. During a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, LL Cool J …
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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.
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Rider Zuchi Stripped Of IBJJF World Title & Banned For Three Years
Rider Zuchi has lost the first world title of his career. The IBJJF has suspended the heavyweight for three years and wiped out his 2026 World Championship gold after an in-competition drug test came …
2 days ago
Two Former Students Accuse BJJ Black Belt Bruno Formiga Of SA
Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating sexual assault allegations from two former female students against Bruno Leonardo Reis de Souza, 42, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known as Bruno Formiga.…
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Daniel Schuardt Reveals His Wife Made Him Choose Kingsway Over Craig Jones’ B Team
Daniel Schuardt picked Kingsway over B Team largely because his wife told him to. The Australian, an ADCC 2026 bronze medalist and the man behind the viral “Mussolini lock”, explained in a recent inte…
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Jose Aldo & Marlon Vera Go to A Draw In Quito Grappling Match
Jose Aldo and Marlon Vera could not separate themselves in their submission-only grappling match at Hype on Sunday night in Quito, Ecuador. And, well, the 10-minute contest ended in a draw with no fin…
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Andre Galvao Takes Silver In Return To IBJJF Competition: “I Wanted To Feel The Pressure Again”
Andre Galvao is back on the IBJJF podium! The ATOS owner won silver in the super heavyweight division at the 2026 IBJJF Pan-American No-Gi Championship, after stepping away from the tournament circuit…
3 days ago
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.
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BKFC Belgrade, the $20 Million “World’s Baddest Man” (WBM) global tournament, and cinema-meets-sport with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has often earned praise from legions of fight fans for its unique blend of sport and cinema – the greatest bare-knuckle boxing fights with the smoothest c…
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John Danaher: MMA Is A “Transcendent Sport” And Most People Get It Wrong
John Danaher thinks most of the MMA world, longtime commentator Joe Rogan included, is working from the wrong definition. In his view, the sport is not a patchwork of martial arts stitched together: 9…
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“We Detest You”- Ukrainian BJJ Black Belt Reveals the Real Reason Gordon Ryan’s Ukraine Seminar Was Shut Down
Was Gordon Ryan really kicked out of Ukraine? Ukrainian BJJ black belt Vlad Polyanskiy has revealed how the grappling superstar’s secret seminar sparked a backlash involving Ukrainian coaches, war vet…
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Rickson Gracie Opens Up On Parkinson’s: “My Physicalities Are Fading Away”
Rickson Gracie discussed his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease in a recent appearance on The ROL Radio Podcast… Acknowledging that his physical condition continues to decline. Reflecting on a re…
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Joe Rogan Says BJJ Coaches Don’t Need To Compete To Be Successful: “John Danaher Didn’t Do It”
A recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show focused on whether elite coaching requires elite competitive experience And the conversation centered on John Danaher, widely considered one of th…
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Xande Ribeiro Opens Up On The Daily Pain Behind His Decades-Long Career: “I Wake Up Every Day With Pain”
Xande Ribeiro has built one of the most enduring careers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, and his continued success at a high level has left many wondering what’s kept him going for so long. And, well,…
6 days ago
Helena Crevar On Becoming The Youngest ADCC Champion Ever: “99% Of My Training Is With Men”
At just 19, Helena Crevar has already made grappling history, becoming the youngest ADCC champion ever after capturing gold at 143 lbs (65kg) with three straight submissions… And in a recent interview…
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Brendan Schaub Explains Why He Believes Mikey Musumeci Would Get “Annihilated” in the UFC
Former UFC heavyweight and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Brendan Schaub has delivered a harsh assessment of Mikey Musumeci’s planned transition to MMA, arguing that even one of the greatest submissio…
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
BJJ Black Belt With Massive Online Following Joins OnlyFans
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Giovanna “Ghi” Eburneo is making headlines beyond the mats after joining OnlyFans, adding her name to a growing list of BJJ athletes exploring subscription-based content…
Oct 2, 2026
Researcher Finds Translator Erased References To The Gracie Family From Book On Mitsuyo Maeda
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is full of disputed narratives, but one recent discovery stands out for what it reveals about how that history has been handled over time. According to martial arts …
Oct 2, 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
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.
Sep 13, 2026
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.
Sep 13, 2026
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.
Sep 13, 2026
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.
Sep 13, 2026
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.
Sep 13, 2026
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.
Sep 13, 2026
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.
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
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