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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News

Jon Jones Shares How Much Money Dana White Offered For The UFC White House Fight

Jon Jones has revealed that he was actively negotiating with the UFC to compete on the upcoming White House card, but talks ultimately broke down over financial terms. The former heavyweight champion...

John Danaher Explains The Key Shift That Separates Beginners From Experts In Jiu-Jitsu

John Danaher has outlined one of the most important – and often overlooked – differences between beginners and advanced practitioners in BJJ… Where they generate their control and power...

Pro BJJ Black Belt Steps Into Judo Competition And Proves a Point

Beatrice Jin, a top-ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, recently stepped outside her comfort zone and entered a local judo tournament after spending the last few years focused almost entirely on...

Tom DeBlass Sends Strong Message To Non-Competitive BJJ Students: “Be Selective”

Tom DeBlass has shared an important reminder for non-competitive BJJ practitioners… One that shifts the focus away from performance and back toward longevity & safety. In a recent Instagram...

Gordon Ryan Explains Why He Prefers No-Gi: “When Someone Grabs My Sleeves…”

Gordon Ryan recently appeared on the Push Press BJJ podcast, where he gave a lighthearted yet insightful look into his preferences, mindset, and approach to training. When asked the classic question...

Claudia Gadelha Outlines What It Takes To Get An Invite To UFC BJJ: “No Butt Scooting”

UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha has shed more light on how the promotion approaches matchmaking… Making it clear that one of the key priorities is eliminating passive styles – particularly...

Melqui Galvao Launches Push To Bring ADCC 2026 Back To Brazil

Renowned BJJ coach Melqui Galvao is leading a campaign to bring the ADCC World Championship back to Brazil for 2026 – challenging the event’s recent run of hosting in the United States....

Robert Drysdale Claims That A Coach Is “Responsible For 1% Of Your BJJ Journey”

ADCC veteran Robert Drysdale recently delivered a blunt perspective on responsibility in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – pushing back against the common tendency to blame external factors for lack of...

Dustin Poirier Admits To Using Peptides: “And I Feel Great”

Former UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier recently shared insight into how he’s approaching recovery and performance after retiring from competition… Revealing that he has turned to...

Vinicius Draculino Talks About The Time When BJJ Practitioners Were Seen As Thugs: “The Bad Guys…”

Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a legendary competitor and coach, who had brought up many famous competitors in his career. He had seen Jiu-Jitsu change by quite a lot throughout not years,...

Jeff Glover Shares Advice For BJJ Practitioners In Their 20s: “Injuries…”

Jeff Glover is one of the legends of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With ample mat experience under his belt, it is safe to say that any advice you hear from him is advice worth hearing. And, well, that...

BJJ Black Belt Veteran Renato Canuto Extends Undefeated MMA Record With Another First-Round Finish

Renato Canuto continued his impressive start in MMA, securing another first-round victory at Tuff-N-Uff 152 to maintain his perfect professional record. The elite grappler, already well known for his...

Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry Set For MMA Return On Netflix Card

Nate Diaz and Mike Perry are set to make their return to professional MMA competition, as the two fan favorites prepare to face off on an upcoming event promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and...

John Danaher Explains One Of The Hardest Decisions In BJJ: “I’d Be A Liar…”

John Danaher recently shared insight into one of the most difficult judgment calls athletes must make during live sparring… Knowing when to fully commit to a technique and when it’s better to...

Tom DeBlass Shares Message On Why Fathers Must Prioritize Their Health: “Just Start”

Tom DeBlass recently shared a powerful message directed at men who are married and raising families. In an Instagram post, the veteran BJJ black belt and coach spoke directly to fathers who often...

Which Pet Grooming Tools Are Best for Beginners? Essential Guide

Grooming a pet can be a rewarding experience, but for beginners, it may feel overwhelming. Choosing the right pet grooming tools is essential to make the process smooth and stress-free. The best...

Vagner Rocha To Challenge Andrew Tackett For UFC BJJ Welterweight Title

Vagner Rocha is set to challenge Andrew Tackett for the UFC BJJ welterweight title in the main event of UFC BJJ 7, scheduled for April 2, 2026. Despite the card already featuring two additional title...

Tye Ruotolo Criticizes Butt Scooters In BJJ: “I Call It The Ultimate Scissoring Championship”

After successfully defending his submission grappling world title against Pawel Jaworski, Tye Ruotolo spoke candidly about his performance – and guard pulling. Ruotolo admitted that although he...

Claudia Gadelha Clarifies Gordon Ryan & PED Comments: “I Say This Because…”

UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha addressed recent controversy surrounding her comments about Gordon Ryan and PEDs. The discussion arose when a reporter asked Gadelha about Gordon Ryan, who had...

Tye Ruotolo Responds To Gordon Ryan’s Retirement: “Ste*oids Aren’t Good For Longevity”

Gordon Ryan is widely considered one of the most accomplished competitors in the sport’s history. His career includes numerous major titles and victories over elite opponents, placing him among the...

Amid Abuse Allegations & Team Exodus, Andre Galvao Returns To Atos — Calls Women’s Team The Best In The World

After nearly a month away from regular teaching following serious abuse allegations, André Galvão has announced that he has returned to teaching full-time at Atos headquarters in San Diego. The...

(WATCH) Arman Tsarukyan Puts Muhammad Mokaev To Sleep At Hype Fighting Brazil

Arman Tsarukyan secured an impressive submission victory over Muhammad Mokaev in the main event of Hype Fighting: Brazil. The matchup brought together two highly skilled grapplers, but the physical...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Talks Importance Of Brotherhood: “How Men Have To Be”

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov recently spoke about a topic that has been on his mind… What he sees as the declining sense of genuine friendship and brotherhood in parts of the Western world....

(WATCH) Bozigit Islamgereev Pulls Off Spectacular “Flying Squirrel” Comeback

Russian wrestler Bozigit Islamgereev delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the tournament at the U23 European Championships in Serbia… With an incredible last-second maneuver to steal...