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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Competitions/Tournaments

BJJ Legend Gabi Garcia Set For MMA Return In April 2024

Jiu-Jitsu legend Gabi Garcia is making a comeback to MMA on April 25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil! It will be for a rematch with Barbara Nepomuceno – with news having been confirmed by Centurion FC...

Weekend Recap: AJP Brings Its Mats & Action To Mexico, Belgium, And South Africa

In another action-packed weekend, the AJP brought its tournaments to three different countries around the world, giving athletes yet another chance to test their skills while easing travel expense!...

Mental Tip: A BJJ Competition Is Just Like Going Training At Another Academy

„Well, I just hope that I don’t fall asleep from waiting, rather than from being choked out“, says one jiujiteiro to another as he waits – for the fourth consecutive hour – to hear his...

Mayssa Bastos Wins ONE Championship Debut In Dominant Fashion

Mayssa Bastos celebrated a victorious debut in ONE Championship on March 8 – securing a unanimous decision against Kanae Yamada, in what was a highly anticipated match at ONE Fight Night 20....

It’s Official: Spectacular ADXC 5 Event Will Take Place In Abu Dhabi

After its spectacular third edition, Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has revealed that the fifth edition will take place… Again in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi! And, while the question...

Tye Ruotolo Set To Defend ONE Submission Grappling World Title vs Izaak Michell on April 5

The match between the current ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion, Tye Ruotolo, and Izaak Michell has been rescheduled to take place at ONE Fight Night 21 on Friday, April 5 –...

AJP South America Continental: Professional Black Belts Showcase Their Skills In Balneário Camboriú

Landing at the Brazilian city of Balneário Camboriú, in Santa Catarina, as a part of the BC Fight Week, the AJP Tour South America Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 took over the Expocentro...

ADXC 3: Gomes, Mesquita, And All The Champions In Balneário Camboriú

After a night of duels for the books, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) delivered the grand tournament that fight fans were expecting. Held this Saturday, March 2nd, in the Brazilian city of...

ADXC 3: Check Out The Main Fights Of The Tournament That Will Shake The Brazilian City Of Balneário Camboriú

Only one day stands between fans and the long-awaited fight week in the beautiful Balneário Camboriú, which will culminate in the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship. On March 2nd,...

Weekend Recap: AJP Closes February In A High Note With Four Outstanding Tournaments

On the last weekend of the month, athletes once again had their pick when it came to tournaments to test their skills, as AJP hosted no less than four events across the world. With three Nationals...

Craig Jones Talks Why It Isn’t Lucrative To Compete In The ADCC

In the world of professional Jiu-Jitsu, the ADCC stands as one of the top-ranking tournaments & events in the world. However, despite its prestigious status, the financial rewards for competitors...

Craig Jones Says That Karate Combat Is The Future Of Grappling

Craig Jones recently demonstrated his skills yet again – but this time, at a Karate Combat event; securing a win via Flying Triangle Choke against Philip Rowe… And he now says that Karate...

ADXC 3: Big Dan Returns & Faces Pedro Alex; Brazil Vs Argentina Closes The Prelims List

The time has come to unveil the final battles of the ADXC 3, which takes place on March 2nd in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil! After weeks of anticipation, the organization has finally...

Marc Goddard Shares What He Told Brian Ortega – After Holding On The Submission For Too Long At UFC Mexico

Brian Ortega, a former two-time contender for the UFC featherweight title, faced off against ex-UFC interim champion Yair Rodriguez at an exciting co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Mexico. The fight...

ADXC 3: Lucas Protásio & Pedro Maia Shake Up The Preliminary Card With A Jiu-Jitsu Bout

The countdown for the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has officially begun! Scheduled to take place a little over two weeks from now, on March 2nd, the event will land in...

[WATCH] Craig Jones Hits Spectacular Flying Triangle Choke Against UFC’s Phil Rowe

Craig Jones secured a spectacular victory against UFC welterweight Phil Rowe, in a submission grappling match that lasted just over a minute… With a Flying Triangle Choke! Jones had previously...

[WATCH] Brian Ortega Hits Spectacular Arm Triangle Choke Comeback At UFC Mexico City

Brian Ortega overcame adversity to secure a stunning victory against Yair Rodriguez – in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City! Ortega, who faced a significant setback in their first encounter...

ADXC 3: Zayed Akatheeri Vs Oziel Santos And A Brazil Vs Kazakhstan Duel Brings The Heat To The Prelims

With the next edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) getting closer, the organization just can’t seem to stop bringing new and exciting fights to the card that will shake up its...

USADA To Test For PEDs At IBJJF Pan Championship For First Time Ever

In an unprecedented move, the IBJJF Pan Championship has announced a partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to conduct performance-enhancing drug (PED) tests on its...

Weekend Recap: AJP Promotes High-Level Tournaments In The Netherlands, Peru, And Kazakhstan

Following its traditional schedule, the AJP has once again promoted a weekend filled with stellar competitions, allowing athletes from all over the world to earn ranking points while they honed their...

Craig Jones Challenges Gabi Garcia To Intergender Match At Karate Combat

Craig Jones has now challenged ADCC champion and MMA athlete Gabi Garcia to an unprecedented intergender match – under the organization of Karate Combat! During a conversation on The El Segundo...

Dana White Reveals The Extravagant Reward Khabib Received Post-McGregor Victory – From Vladimir Putin

UFC CEO Dana White recently shared insights into the lavish rewards Russian President Vladimir Putin bestowed upon Khabib Nurmagomedov and his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, after “The...

ADXC 3: Fabricio Andrey & Ruan Alvarenga Land In The Main Card With A Grappling Bout

We have another duel revealed for the upcoming ADXC 3! Marking the organization’s first foreign tournament, the upcoming event is set to hit Brazilian shores on March 2nd, bringing all the action...

Fedor Emelianenko Says He Wants To Fight Francis Ngannou In A Boxing Match

MMA heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko has recently revealed that he is more than interested in stepping into the boxing ring – against none other than the former UFC heavyweight champion...