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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida Set To Make Second UFC Appearance At Year-End Card

The UFC is closing out 2025 with a stacked lineup — and one of the most intriguing matchups will mark the return of Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida! The 17-time world champion will make his...

Fabio Gurgel Voices Concerns Over Adding Jiu-Jitsu to Public School Programs: “Benefits Are Nonexistent”

Renowned Jiu-Jitsu coach and Alliance co-founder Fabio Gurgel has sparked discussion in the martial arts community after expressing skepticism about implementing Jiu-Jitsu in public schools. Speaking...

BJJ Champion Gianni Grippo Has a Creepy Stalker: “I Can’t Ignore This Any Longer”

Multiple-time IBJJF black belt champion Gianni Grippo has publicly addressed a situation that has been affecting him for most of this year: a persistent online stalker who has allegedly been tagging...

Sydney Sweeney Hints At Fighting In A Real Boxing Match: “I Love Fighting”

Famous Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed that she’s genuinely considering stepping into the boxing ring – not for a role, but for real – following her intense preparation for her...

Fabio Gurgel On Why Jiu-Jitsu Is The Only Martial Art You Can Truly Practice After 40

The legendary coach Fabio Gurgel recently reflected on one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most defining qualities – its lifelong accessibility: Jiu-Jitsu is the only martial art you can practice in a true way...

Tom DeBlass: Earning a Doctorate Would Be ‘Torture’ Compared to the Consistency & Resilience Needed for a BJJ Black Belt

The never-ending debate inside the BJJ world — Is earning a black belt harder than getting a doctorate or finishing medical school? — just got a reality check from Tom DeBlass. While fighters...

Misfits MMA Sparks Controversy With New Grappling Time-Limit Rule

Misfits MMA — the crossover combat promotion best known for blending influencers, boxers, and MMA fighters — is shaking up the sport again, this time with a rule that’s already dividing the...

Cro-Mags Founder Harley Flanagan Shares How Jiu-Jitsu Saved His Life

In a recent interview for the Jits. Magazine, Harley Flanagan – the founder of the famous Cro-Mags band, reflected on how BJJ reshaped his life and why, nearly 30 years later, he still trains...

UFC Calls In The FBI After Suspicious Betting Swing: “This Is Absolutely Insane”

The UFC has escalated a betting controversy from UFC Vegas 110 to federal authorities, after unusual wagering activity preceded a first-round finish that stunned oddsmakers and triggered sportsbook...

Mackenzie Dern Shares Why Her Daughter Has To Earn A BJJ Black Belt

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu royalty runs deep in Mackenzie Dern’s family – and she believes the legacy will continue through her six-year-old daughter, Moa. The UFC star and multiple-time world champion...

BREAKING: Claudio Calasans Becomes the First Athlete in History to Win ADCC, IBJJF Worlds and a Judo World Championship

Brazilian grappler Claudio Calasans has officially achieved something no athlete in combat sports history has ever done: he has won world titles in the three most prestigious events across grappling...

Topic: Who Pays for a BJJ Gym Injury?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most rewarding martial arts to train in. It builds confidence, community, and resilience. But like any contact sport, injuries are part of the territory. From...

Rafiel Torre: First Interview in 20 Years — Fake Black Belt Addresses Eddie Bravo Claims

After two decades of silence, the man long known in MMA/BJJ circles as “Rafiel ( real name Ralf  Bartel) Torre” gives his first on-camera interview from Corcoran State Prison. He denies a famous...

Gabrieli Pessanha Makes History As First-Ever Double Grand Slam Champion In No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Gabrieli Pessanha has etched her name into Jiu-Jitsu history – by becoming the first athlete to achieve an IBJJF double grand slam in no-gi competition! Securing gold at the 2025 IBJJF European...

WNO 31: Xande Ribeiro vs. Jordan Preisinger Set For High-Stakes Clash

The light-heavyweight division at Who’s Number One (WNO) 31 just got a major upgrade. On Friday, December 5, two grappling worlds will collide as legendary multiple-time world champion Xande...

Rana Willink (Jocko’s Daughter) Wins IBJJF European Absolute Gold

Rana Willink, daughter of retired Navy SEAL commander and leadership legend Jocko Willink, claimed gold in the absolute division at the IBJJF European Championships – submitting every opponent on...

Rayron Gracie Rejects MMA Career: “No Longer Need To Prove It…”

Rayron Gracie, the son of late PRIDE veteran Ryan Gracie, has officially ruled out a future in MMA. Instead, the 23-year-old black belt plans to dedicate himself entirely to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,...

Mirko Cro Cop: “It’s Easier to Graduate from Medical School Than Earn a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu”

In the world of combat sports, few names command as much respect as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović. A legendary figure in K1, Pride, UFC, and beyond, Cro Cop is known for his iconic left high kick,...

(WATCH) Billy Elekana Scores Controversial Submission Victory At UFC Vegas 110

Rising light heavyweight Billy Elekana earned his second straight UFC victory in dramatic fashion, by submitting Kevin Christian in the first round of their preliminary bout at UFC Vegas 110....

WNO 31: Helena Crevar Set To Defend Featherweight Title vs Julia Boscher

Reigning Who’s Number One (WNO) featherweight world champion Helena Crevar will make her first title defense on December 5th – facing Julia Boscher at WNO 31! The matchup marks the third...

Top 5 Diet Pills for Weight Loss, Experts Reviewed

Introduction You’ve been eating healthy and exercising regularly, yet the scale still isn’t budging. Sound familiar? Weight loss can feel impossible, even when you’re doing everything...

Best Testosterone Boosters for Men: Top 5 Supplements That Actually Work

Are you feeling tired, unmotivated, or struggling with declining performance in the gym and the bedroom? You’re not imagining it. Testosterone levels naturally decline by 1% annually after age...

Tom DeBlass Defends Guard Pulling: “If You Want To Wrestle…”

Tom DeBlass has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his latest post is stirring up debate once again – this time over pulling guard. DeBlass, a former ADCC veteran and respected...

Mikey Musumeci Condemns 106-0 BJJ Match: “That’s Not Skill – That’s Bullying”

Mikey Musumeci has sparked a debate across the BJJ community after condemning Ethan Major’s viral 106-0 victory – calling the performance “ridiculous” and “a form of...