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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

The 10 Best Pieces Of Advice From The Greatest Minds In Jiu-Jitsu

Danaher, Gordon Ryan, Craig Jones, Musumeci & More Share Their Secrets Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has produced some of the most analytical minds in combat sports. From John Danaher’s systems based...

(WATCH) Referee Accidentally Knocked By Fighters During Wild Kickboxing Bout In Poland

While the spotlight this past weekend was on the “BMF” title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, another chaotic moment in combat sports unfolded in Poland — this time...

Colby Covington Set To Face Dillon Danis At RAF 7

Colby Covington is set to return to Real American Freestyle (RAF) competition when he takes on Dillon Danis in the co-main event of RAF 7, on March 28. The announcement was made by the promotion on...

Roger Gracie Reveals Why 99% Of People Never Get Good At Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie—widely considered one of the greatest competitors in the sport’s history—recently shared a brutally honest explanation for why most practitioners never...

College Wrestlers Are Now Making More Money Than Many Pro BJJ And MMA Fighters

For years, one of the biggest advantages Brazilian jiu-jitsu had over wrestling was that it offered more financial opportunities. Elite wrestlers often had very limited ways to make money after...

Ben Askren & Jorge Masvidal Bury The Hatchet: “Life Is Too Short”

Nearly six years after their infamous clash inside the UFC octagon, Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal have finally put their rivalry behind them. Askren recently revealed that he met Masvidal for dinner...

Ffion Davies Reflects On Her Intense Judo Background: “It’s Way Harder Than Jiu-Jitsu”

Ffion Davies recently opened up about her early years in judo and how that experience shaped her approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Speaking during a podcast appearance with James Smith, the Welsh star...

The Real Secret Behind B-Team’s Success? Heart Rate Training Explained

B-Team Jiu-Jitsu ( now renamed Simple Man BJJ) has become one of the most successful and innovative teams in the sport today. With standout performances at events like ADCC and the Craig Jones...

Roger Gracie: Stop Training Jiu-Jitsu 5–7 Days a Week: Do This Instead

One of the greatest competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, Roger Gracie, recently shared a message that might surprise many grapplers: training Jiu-Jitsu every single day is not always the best...

Arman Tsarukyan & Shara Magomedov Receive New Opponents For Hype Brazil Grappling Event

Arman Tsarukyan & Shara Magomedov will now face new opponents in their upcoming submission-only grappling matches at the Hype Brazil event. Tsarukyan is set to headline the event against former...

Pedro Sauer Awards Max Holloway BJJ Black Belt After UFC 326

Former UFC champion Max Holloway has received his BJJ black belt from legendary instructor Pedro Sauer, following his performance at UFC 326. Sauer, a black belt under Rickson Gracie, announced the...

Tom DeBlass Breaks Silence After Gordon Ryan Post Claims His Death

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community was thrown into chaos earlier today after Gordon Ryan posted a cryptic message suggesting that his teammate and longtime friend Tom DeBlass had died after a flight...

Tom DeBlass’ Girlfriend Issues Update After Gordon Ryan’s Death Post Causes Chaos In BJJ Community

Shortly after the panic spread across the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community, an update appeared from Tom DeBlass’s girlfriend Danielle clarifying that DeBlass was in fact safe. Danielle wrote on...

Gordon Ryan Announces Death of Tom DeBlass as BJJ Community Panics Over Cryptic Post

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community was thrown into confusion and concern today after a cryptic Instagram post from Gordon Ryan appeared to announce the death of his longtime teammate and instructor...

UFC Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot Invited To Compete At ADCC 2026

UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has officially received an invitation to compete at ADCC 2026! Gamrot’s participation immediately adds star power to the event. Currently ranked seventh in...

Historic UFC White House Card Revealed: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Announced As Main Event

The UFC has officially announced the headline fight for its upcoming event at the White House, with lightweight champion Ilia Topuria set to face interim titleholder Justin Gaethje in a title...

Tye Ruotolo Shares How Skateboarding & Surfing Shaped His Life Outside Jiu-Jitsu

Tye Ruotolo is known for submitting elite opponents on the world stage. But away from the mats, the American grappling star grew up immersed in a completely different world… Skate parks, surf...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Explains Why His Collegiate Wrestling Career Came To An End

Rafael Lovato Jr. recently shared the full story behind the end of his collegiate wrestling run with Oklahoma City University… Explaining the challenges he faced during the season and why his...

Pawel Jaworski’s Journey From Small-Town Poland To ONE Title Contender: “All I Think About Is Jiu-Jitsu”

Long before Pawel Jaworski emerged as one of Europe’s most promising grapplers, he was simply a young boy from Poland trying to get in better shape. Now at just 21 years old, Jaworski is preparing...

Jean Silva vs Bryce Mitchell Set For Submission Grappling Match At Hype Brazil

Jean Silva and Bryce Mitchell are set to continue one of the more unusual rivalries in recent UFC memory – this time on the grappling mats. Hype Brazil announced that the two UFC featherweights...

Bryce Mitchell Shares Views On Women Training In BJJ: “We Don’t Want P*rverts In The Sport”

UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell recently spoke about allegations of misconduct within BJJ. When asked about grooming allegations in Jiu-Jitsu and whether he would allow a hypothetical daughter to train,...

Bo Nickal Reveals How Much Money Top College Wrestlers Earn

UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal has shed light on the rapidly changing financial landscape of college wrestling… Revealing that elite athletes are now earning significant income through NIL...

João Miyao Signs With UFC BJJ – Set To Face Jussier Formiga On March 12

UFC BJJ has announced another notable addition to its growing roster, signing João Miyao for the promotion’s sixth event scheduled for March 12. The decorated Brazilian grappler is set to face...

Vagner Rocha Criticizes ADCC Pay Structure: “Prestige Is Cool, But…”

Veteran competitor Vagner Rocha has voiced criticism of ADCC’s long-standing approach to athlete compensation… Contrasting it with recent efforts by the IBJJF to provide financial incentives...