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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured

Olympic Wrestling Champion Kyle Snyder Caught in Pr*stitution Sting in Columbus

Kyle Snyder, a celebrated Olympic gold medalist and former wrestling standout at Ohio State University, was arrested Friday night in a prostitution sting operation conducted by Columbus police....

Craig Jones Warns Grapplers About Signing Contracts That Have a Show + Win Bonus: “You Are Getting Bent Over”

Craig Jones has never been shy about calling out issues in the grappling world, and his latest warning targets a critical topic for athletes — the fine print in their contracts. Jones took aim at...

Joe Rogan Says That “Small Instructors” Make The Best BJJ Coaches – Here Is Why

If you’re serious about learning effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Joe Rogan has a simple piece of advice: find a smaller instructor. Speaking recently on his podcast, the UFC commentator explained...

Jay Rod Offers Clarity Amid S*x Scandal—Admits to Inappropriate Behavior, & Dispels Rumors

Jay Rodriguez has released a new statement addressing the misconduct scandal that led to his expulsion from B-Team. While this is not his first time commenting on the controversy, Rodriguez now...

Gable Steveson On How He’ll Beat Craig Jones At CJI 2: “I Know What He’s Going To Be Looking For”

Gable Steveson has dominated the wrestling world – but as he prepares for his submission grappling debut against Craig Jones at CJI 2, he’s been forced to rethink his entire approach. Steveson...

Tom Hardy On Why He Competes In Jiu-Jitsu: “Being Brave Enough To Try Something New”

While most people know Tom Hardy for his gritty on-screen roles, the Hollywood star has been quietly building a reputation in an entirely different arena — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Hardy...

“I’ve Done Nothing Wrong”: B-Team Female Speaks Out After Jay Rod AI Scandal Rocks B-Team

As the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world reels from shocking allegations involving AI-generated explicit content, B-Team member Ally Wolski responds to online victim-blaming with a powerful and unapologetic...

Brandon Reed Challenges Gordon Ryan To A Wrestling Match: “I Never Disrespected You”

A new rivalry is brewing between the grappling and wrestling worlds, as former collegiate wrestling standout and current BJJ competitor Brandon Reed has publicly challenged Gordon Ryan to a wrestling...

Jon Jones On Getting Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “I Need To Spend An Amount Of Time In The Gi”

Despite being one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, Jon Jones remains humble about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. The two-division UFC titleholder recently spoke about his current...

Craig Jones Shares A Dr*g Dealer Story – Who Gave Him His First PEDs: “Couldn’t Pull Guard”

Craig Jones recently shared the hilarious story of his first experience with PEDs — thanks to his local dr*g dealer. While reflecting on his competitive history and long-running relationship with...

Craig Jones: “Don’t Be THAT Dude – Don’t Send Her A ‘Thank You For The Roll’ DM”

Craig Jones isn’t one to shy away from tough conversations. And in a recent episode of On Borrowed Time, he addressed a serious issue facing the Jiu-Jitsu community – the difficulty in attracting...

‘I Had to Speak Up’: B-Team Female Member Opens Up After Jay Rod’s Expulsion for S*xual Misconduct

In the aftermath of Jay Rodriguez’s removal from B-Team Jiu-Jitsu, team member Ally Wolski has stepped forward as a powerful voice for the women affected — and for the future of female athletes...

Fabricio Andrey: “Everything In High-Performance BJJ Has A Cost To The Body”

Fabricio Andrey recently emphasized that, even though he’s never used banned substances himself, he acknowledges the reality many athletes face in high-level competition. Here is what he had to say...

[WATCH] Mackenzie Dern Shows The “Hawk Tuah” Girl How To Do The RNC

In one of the more unexpected Jiu-Jitsu crossovers in recent memory, UFC star Mackenzie Dern gave an impromptu rear-naked choke lesson… Not at a gym, but at a celebrity poker game. And the...

Brandon McCaghren Promoted To BJJ Black Belt (In The Gi)

Brandon McCaghren, one of professional grappling’s most recognizable voices, has just earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt — this time under legendary instructor Carlos Machado. The...

John Danaher Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery

John Danaher, one of the most influential minds in Jiu-Jitsu, has undergone his second hip replacement surgery — a development that could mark a turning point in his coaching career. Danaher shared...

Shocking Removal from B-Team: Jay Rodriguez Expelled for Serious S*xual Misconduct Allegations

Jay Rodriguez, ADCC silver medalist and rising star in the world of competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has been officially removed from the acclaimed B-Team Jiu-Jitsu academy. Rodriguez openly...

Should You Quit Jiu Jitsu? BJJ Black Belt Roy Dean’s Answer Will Surprise You

When is it time to let go of something you love?If you’ve trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu long enough, that question has probably crossed your mind—maybe more than once. In a sea of “never quit”...

Rampage Jackson Returns to Gi BJJ After 20 Years—Is His Blue Belt Rank Sandbagging?

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, renowned for his explosive career in mixed martial arts and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion status, has recently made headlines by returning to gi...

The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) Enters Full League Era with Season 8: A New Age of Professional Jiu-Jitsu Begins

The Professional Grappling Federation, the world’s fastest-paced grappling format, announced today that following two explosive, back-to-back seasons in 2024 (Season 6 and Season 7) streamed on UFC...

Nicky Ryan Talks Eco Approach To BJJ: “I Like What Greg’s Doing, But I’d Do It Differently”

Nicky Ryan is no stranger to innovation in Jiu-Jitsu — and in a recent appearance on The Simple Man Podcast, he weighed in on one of the sport’s most talked-about training philosophies: the...

Kit Dale Announced As CJI 2 Australasia Misfits Trials’ Late Replacement

Kit Dale is stepping back into the fire. The Australian BJJ veteran has been confirmed as a late addition to the Craig Jones Invitational 2 Team Misfits Australasia trials, stepping in with just two...

Reinier de Ridder on Defeating World Class Wrestler Bo Nickal: “Doesn’t Matter, My Jiu-Jitsu Is Too Good”

Reinier de Ridder didn’t care about the hype. Bo Nickal’s elite wrestling pedigree may have dominated headlines ahead of UFC Des Moines, but when the two met in the co-main event, de Ridder was...

Fabricio Andrey Talks Why He Left Melqui Galvao Team: “It’s About Respect”

Fabricio Andrey has never shied away from big moves — on or off the mats. In a recent interview, he finally addressed one of the more surprising decisions of his career: his departure from Melqui...