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Will Mendes Brothers Return To BJJ Competition? Tainan Dalpra Reveals

Tainan Dalpra recently shared his thoughts on the potential return of the Mendes brothers to competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Both Rafael and Guilherme Mendes retired at a young age –...

Watch: Tainan Dalpra Ignores the Tap, Submits Tarik Hopstock with Tarikoplata

At Polaris, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Tainan Dalpra delivered a performance that has sparked plenty of discussion, submitting Tarik Hopstock with the very move Hopstock is known for—the...

Mica Galvão and Tainan Dalpra Shine at WNO 21 and Get the Finish; Check the Results

Who’s Number One 21 was held on Thursday, November 30th in Austin, Texas. The main card featured several big name  athletes competing in grappling matches. In the main event, Pedro Marinho...

IBJJF Grand Prix 2021: Tainan Dalpra & Victor Hugo Claim $20,000 Each

One of the most exciting grand prix events took place this weekend, in Las Vegas (Nevada). The IBJJF featured two grand prix tournaments – the middleweight and heavyweight one – with each...

The Mendes Brothers’ Controversial Stance on PEDs: What It Means for Professional Jiu-Jitsu

Recently, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Guilherme and Rafael Mendes made a blunt statement regarding performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in BJJ. During an Instagram Q&A, they were asked...

12 Fast-Rising BJJ Stars You Should Know

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

Nicholas Meregali Criticizes IBJJF: “Sport Is Becoming Increasingly Commercial & Cheap”

The controversial disqualification of Tainan Dalpra at the 2024 IBJJF World Championships has ignited significant criticisms throughout the BJJ community. Dalpra, a two-time IBJJF world champion, was...

Which Are The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in the World?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been gaining immense popularity worldwide, attracting enthusiasts from various backgrounds. As the sport evolves and grows, the demand for high-quality training academies has...

WNO 22 Results & Review: Brazilian Gi Competitors Dominate

The no-gi competitions hosted by WNO showcase an exceptionally high caliber of athletes and matches. Gala number 22 can be considered a success. There were several unexpected outcomes, including...

Dante Leon vs. Diego “Pato” Oliveira Scheduled For WNO 22

Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22), set for February 9th, 2024, will see yet another highly anticipated bout… As Dante Leon will defend his lightweight title against Diego “Pato”...

BJJ Legend Gui Mendes’ 3 Things That Make You a Better BJJ Competitor

So you want to be a BJJ champion and stand on the podium with a gold medal around your neck at your next tournament? You’ve been training hard, you’ve put in the hours at the academy,...

6x BJJ World Champion Rafael Mendes Hints at Incoming Return To Competition

Renowned 6x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Rafael Mendes has hinted at a return to competition in 2024. Although no specific details have been announced, the 34 year old Mendes has expressed...

Tommy Langaker Reveals He Doesn’t Study His Opponents’ Games A Lot: “I Focus On Myself”

Tommy Langaker is facing Kade Ruotolo this Friday, June 9, at ONE Fight Night 11! The Norwegian is very excited about his upcoming match, even though he is considered to be an underdog by many. But...

2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Victor Hugo & Gabi Pessanha Win Double Gold

The 2023 World Championship concluded on Sunday, June 4th, with a victorious outcome. The tournament took place at the Pyramid of Long Beach, California, starting on the 1st of this month and crowned...

Craig Jones Alleges He Knows the Next BJJ PED Bust: ‘It’s a Young Famous 2022 BJJ World Champion’

Breaking news are coming from USADA, as five elite BJJ athletes suffered 3-year suspensions from competing – as a result of testing during and after 2022 No-Gi World Championships. The news were...

The Legacy And Influence Of The Mendes Brothers in Jiu-Jitsu

Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...

IBJJF European Championships: Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins First European Title at 38 Years Old

This year has started off with a bang! The 2022 IBJJF European Championships (February 15-20), which took place in Rome (Italy), were extraordinarily exciting… With the “cherry on...

Gui Mendes on Being a BJJ Coach: “Put So Much Work Into It That You See Results”

Gui Mendes is not just one of the most successful BJJ athletes of all time – who won 4 IBJJF World Championships – but he’s also one of the world’s best contemporary coaches;...

Gui Mendes: “People Are BJJ World Champions And Are Not Doing Well (Financially)”

Guilherme (Gui) Mendes is a 4x IBJJF world champion who, back in 2012 and alongside his brother Rafael, opened up the “Art of Jiu Jitsu” academy. Through the years, the academy has...

2021 IBJJF World Championship: Full Results & Highlights

The 2021 IBJJF World Championship was full of high-paced matches. As far as the male athletes were considered, Mikey Musumeci was the winner in the roosterweight division – beating Bruno...

BJJ Stars 7: Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa Submits UFC’s Gilbert “Durinho” Burns

The “BJJ Stars 7” event took place last Saturday (November 6) in Sao Paulo, with a number of highlight-reel worthy matches. Most primarily, the main event of the evening featured a bout...

$20K IBJJF Middleweight Grand Prix: Competitors Announced

From November 10 through 13, the $20K IBJJF Middleweight Grand Prix will take place in Las Vegas. It’s set to be a part of the 2021 Jiu-Jitsu Con, an event featuring a pair of four-man...

IBJJF GP 2021: Felipe Pena, Victor Hugo & Others Announced

The IBJJF has announced some of the names for its Grand Prix (GP), which will take place between November 10 and 13 in Las Vegas; all of them being for the heavyweight and the middleweight...

Why Is Micael Galvao So Good – And What Is It Like To Grapple With Him?

Micael Galvao – one of the most exciting prospects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today – competed against some of the world’s best black belts at the “Evolve Ur Game 2”...