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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Competitions/Tournaments

Isaque Bahiense Looking Forward To BJJ Stars 12: “I’m A Different Athlete”

Isaque Bahiense, a decorated World, Pan-American, and European Jiu-Jitsu Champion, has been confirmed as one of the eight athletes set to compete in the light heavyweight Grand Prix of BJJ Stars 12....

Mica Galvao Injured & Sidelined From WNO 23 Match Against Tommy Langaker

It’s just been announced that Mica Galvao is out of his WNO 23 match against Tommy Langaker, due to injury. Stepping up on short notice to fill the void is Andrew Tackett:   View this post...

AJP Newsletter March 2024: Your Monthly Recap Of The Highlights From All Over The World

In another month filled to the brim with competitions, AJP remained steady in its mission to increase the sport’s influence while giving its athletes the chance to both fight closer to home and to...

Craig Jones Announces Seminar – With Goal Of Paying ADCC Athletes Who Lose On Day 1

Craig Jones has been rather critical of the ADCC’s payment policy towards their competitors… But he has now taken it a step further – as he’s announced a seminar, from which...

ADXC 4: Organization Debuts In Europe With A Tournament In France

After weeks of buildup, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is proud to reveal its greatest mystery yet. With three stellar editions under its belt and its fifth installment set to take place in Abu...

Kade Ruotolo’s MMA Debut Officially Scheduled For ONE 167

It’s now official… After months of speculation, Kade Ruotolo has now officially been scheduled for his MMA debut – and it will take center stage at ONE 167! He’ll face Blake...

AJP North America Continental Gives You A Shot At The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam In The US

Scheduled to take over Miami, Florida, between April 27th and 28th, the AJP Tour North America Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 stands to be another memorable competition. With 1400 points on...

ONE 167: Mikey Musumeci Will Rematch Gabriel Sousa

Mikey Musumeci and Gabriel Sousa are set to compete against each other in a highly anticipated submission grappling rematch on Friday, June 7, at ONE 167 in Bangkok! The match will be a 10-minute...

AJP Weekend Recap: Brazil & Switzerland Lead High-Octane Competitions On Sunday

With the London International dialing up the action on Saturday, March 30th, the AJP decided it wasn’t quite enough and brought two more explosive tournaments on the following day. The events,...

Viral Bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn Will Fight Against Rampage Jackson

You thought the Paul vs Tyson matchup was a weird and unprecedented one? Well you’re about to be surprised even more… As Rampage Jackson will face none other than the Internet-famous...

[WATCH] 79kg Michael Perez Wins The +99kg ADCC Trials Division

Veteran competitor Michael Perez has secured victory in the ADCC West Coast Trials +99g division… Despite his relatively modest weight of 79kg! He has scored three submissions in six matches,...

Gable Steveson – Olympic Gold Medalist – Wants A Grappling Match Against Gordon Ryan

Gable Steveson, renowned for his wrestling successes – including an Olympic gold medal – expressed his openness to testing his grappling skills against none other than Gordon Ryan and...

Black Belts Put On Their Best Performances To Take The Gold At The AJP London International

Taking place last Saturday, March 30th, at the University of London Sports Dock, the AJP Tour London International Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024 was a beacon that attracted colored and black belts from...

Julia Alves Talks About A Key Turn In Her Career With AJP: “My Best Choice”

An elite competitor representing GFTeam, athlete Julia Alves has plenty of reasons to remain firm in the AJP ranking. Julia spoke with the AJP reporting team and recalled her achievements and goals...

Urijah Faber Set To Make His Combat Jiu-Jitsu Return On May 25, 2024

Urijah Faber, the 44-year-old MMA veteran, recently announced his return to competition after a hiatus of over four years… As his comeback will headline the highly anticipated A1 Combat 21...

Felipe Pena vs Rafael Lovato Jr. Match Announced For WNO 23

BJJ legends Felipe Pena and Rafael Lovato Jr. are set to collide at Who’s Number One 23 on May 10th, 2024 – adding even more excitement to an already stacked event! FloGrappling shared the...

ADGS Rome: Masters Gear Up To Become Warriors In The Land Of The Colosseum

Scheduled to take place from April 12th to 14th, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour (ADGS) Rome 2024 marks the tournament’s first installment in the birthplace of one of the most famous empires in...

Eddie Bravo Announces Inaugural EBI Open: A Shift In Professional Grappling

Eddie Bravo has just revealed plans to host the inaugural EBI Open Tournament in El Paso, Texas – scheduled for June 17, 2024! Since its inception in 2014, EBI has stuck to the model of...

Weekend Recap: AJP Dials Up The Action With Six Tournaments Around The World

Bringing another batch of stellar tournaments, the AJP has once again promoted an action-packed weekend, giving athletes from all over the world the chance to compete in an internationally recognized...

[WATCH] Demetrious Johnson Beats 248 LBS Opponent In A Jiu-Jitsu Match

Former UFC and current ONE champion Demetrious “The Mighty Mouse” Johnson displayed his Jiu-Jitsu skills yet again – this time at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan American Championship!...

WNO 23: Nicky Ryan vs. JT Torres Welterweight Match Announced

Nicky Ryan and JT Torres are set to compete against each other in a welterweight superfight – at Who’s Number One 23, on May 10th, 2024! The news were first shared by FloGrappling:  ...

“Mighty Mouse” Wins Gold & Silver Medals At IBJJF Pan Championship 2024

MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson continues to impress outside the octagon… This time at IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 – where he won a gold and silver medal! Johnson...

UFC Controversy: Fighter Gets DQ’d After Biting Opponent’s Bicep

Sure, the UFC has had some rather weird and controversial fights in its history… But how many times have you seen a disqualification due to a fighter biting his opponent’s bicep? Well,...

Weekend Recap: AJP Has A Busy Saturday With Four Tournaments Around The World

Increasing Jiu-Jitsu’s reach with each passing weekend, the AJP has once again promoted a batch of stellar tournaments in different areas of the planet, giving athletes a chance to not only compete...