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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Competitions/Tournaments

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...

[WATCH] Mica Galvao Breaks Roberto Jimenez’s Arm At BJJ Stars 15

The BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix set the stage for elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition — but what it delivered was something no one could have expected… A brutal, unforgettable finish that left...

John Wick Invitational: Grappling In Full Suits, With “Knives” & “Guns”

You’ve heard of gi and no-gi grappling. But have you ever heard of full suit grappling? Enter: the John Wick Invitational. To be more accurate, the second John Wick Invitational — shortened to...

BJJ Legend Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins Bronze At Freestyle Wrestling Masters Nationals

Rafael Lovato Jr. just added another milestone to his already remarkable combat sports journey – this time in a completely new arena. The former Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion and Brazilian...

The Ultimate Grappler: Craig Jones Alleges He’ll Coach Opposite To Gordon Ryan

Craig Jones just dropped a bombshell on his Instagram – he claims he’ll be coaching opposite Gordon Ryan on the first season of The Ultimate Grappler!   View this post on Instagram   A...

[WATCH] Jean Silva Chokes Out Bryce Mitchell With Ruthless Ninja Choke

Jean Silva made a serious statement at UFC 314 – in one of the night’s most anticipated featherweight clashes, Silva put Bryce Mitchell to sleep with a Ninja Choke in the second round! It...

ONE 173: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Giancarlo Bodoni Match Announced

A huge grappling match is set to headline ONE Championship’s return to Denver, Colorado – as Rafael Lovato Jr. will take on Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173! While the promotion hasn’t officially...

John Danaher Talks New Wave Jiu-Jitsu Lineup For CJI 2

John Danaher has started lifting the curtain on New Wave Jiu-Jitsu’s roster for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2). With several months still to go until the tournament, most of the...

[WATCH] Shinya Aoki Scores Fast (53s) Armbar Victory At ONE 172

Shinya Aoki reminded everyone why he’s one of Japan’s most iconic figures in MMA and submission grappling – with a lightning-fast victory at ONE 172, against longtime rival Eduard Folayang! The...

AJP Tour Continental Europe Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025: Rise to the Challenge in Madrid!

🇪🇸 MADRID, SPAIN – JUNE 7–8, 2025 Location: Polideportivo Jose Caballero, Madrid Get ready for the ultimate grappling showdown in the heart of Europe — the AJP Tour lands in Madrid,...

[WATCH] Sarah Galvao Defeats Helena Crevar At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025

The brown belt absolute division at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship featured a showdown between two of the sport’s fastest-rising teenage stars: Sarah Galvao and Helena Crevar. Although they...

Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes Grappling Match? UFC Executive Teases Possible Bout

Claudia Gadelha, head of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational, has sparked excitement by suggesting a potential grappling match between Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes under the UFC Jiu-Jitsu rule set....

WNO 27: Xande Ribeiro vs Richie Martinez Match Announced

Xande Ribeiro is set to face Richie Martinez at Who’s Number One 27 on April 18th, 2025! Despite competing at the highest levels for years, their paths have never crossed until now. Ribeiro, a...

Female BJJ Black Belt Thinks CJI Was Degrading Towards Gabi Garcia: “And Her As A Female Black Belt”

A recent episode of the Combat Base podcast has sparked discussion within the BJJ community – after co-host Melissa Haueter, a decorated female black belt, voiced concerns about Gabi Garcia’s...

BJJ Bad Boy Dillon Danis Returns To Competition – Against Tony Ferguson

Global Fight League (GFL) has officially announced Dillon Danis vs. Tony Ferguson! Not long ago, Danis had publicly stated he was retiring from fighting – while Ferguson was enduring the longest...

Matt Serra Alleges Renzo Gracie Told Him To “Take A Dive” At ADCC 2001

Matt Serra had said that he was asked to take a dive in the final of ADCC 2001 – and that the request came directly from his coach, Renzo Gracie. Although Serra is best known for his historic upset...

Bryce Mitchell Pulls Out Of BJJ Match Because The Promotion “Made Him Look Feminine”

Bryce Mitchell has officially pulled out of his scheduled grappling match at the upcoming Pit Submission Series event – while also calling out Karate Combat for altering a promotional image of him...

[WATCH] Kade Ruotolo Moves To 3-0 In MMA With An Arm Triangle Submission Victory

Kade Ruotolo continued his flawless transition into professional MMA with another dominant performance, securing a first-round submission victory over Nicolas Vigna at ONE 171: Qatar. The decorated...

[WATCH] 2 Pro MMA Fighters Take On 10 Amateur Fighters (And Beat Them Up)

A recent event in Romania’s Real Xtreme Fighting promotion stunned combat sports fans by featuring one of the most unconventional matches in MMA history: a 2 vs 10 fight inside the cage. The unique...

ONE Fight Night 31: Dante Leon vs Tye Ruotolo Title Match Announced

Tye Ruotolo is set to defend his welterweight title against Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31 on May 2, 2025! Both grapplers have been dominant in their ONE Championship runs, with neither suffering a...

ONE Fight Night 28: Gabriel Sousa Beats Gianni Grippo

Gabriel Sousa and Gianni Grippo put on an exciting performance at ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8, 2025. Their match, which was the second bout on the main card, showcased high-level grappling and...

WNO 27: Kaynan Duarte vs Nicky Rodriguez Main Event Announced

Kaynan Duarte and Nicky Rodriguez are set to headline Who’s Number One (WNO) 27 on April 18, 2025, in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest no-gi grappling matches of the year. With Gordon...

Craig Jones & Kazushi Sakuraba Join Forces For Craig Jones Invitational 2

Craig Jones has unveiled new details about the highly anticipated Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) 2, set to take place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on August 30-31, 2025. Specifically,...

Craig Jones Shares He Will Compete In The “Biggest Grappling Match In History”

Craig Jones has just confirmed his return to competition at CJI 2 – promising what he calls “the biggest grappling match in history”. For the second edition of CJI, Jones has already...