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Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured

WATCH: Grappling Competitor Bites His Opponent During a Smother at ADCC UK

At a recent ADCC tournament in the UK, an intense grappling match took an unexpected turn, sparking mixed reactions within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. During the competition, one athlete...

Brazilian Supermodel Gisele Bündchen Promoted To BJJ Purple Belt

Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian supermodel, has been training Jiu-Jitsu since the end of 2021. And she has now been promoted to the rank of a BJJ purple belt! The promotion took place at the Valente...

Who Are the Top Earning Current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes?

While pay in professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling remains relatively low compared to other professional sports, several top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners regularly compete in multiple...

Mica Galvão and Tainan Dalpra Shine at WNO 21 and Get the Finish; Check the Results

Who’s Number One 21 was held on Thursday, November 30th in Austin, Texas. The main card featured several big name  athletes competing in grappling matches. In the main event, Pedro Marinho...

Milano Challenge, One of Europe’s Most Prestigious BJJ Competitions is Back

The time is almost upon us. Milano Challenge, one of the most prestigious and oldest BJJ tournament in Europe is back, bringing with it all the glory as it celebrates the incredible growth of BJJ in...

Kit Dale Shares Best Way To Learn BJJ: “Doing Hip Escapes Is Unrealistic…”

What do your warm ups look like at the moment? Lots of running, Hip Escapes, and loads of front rolls? Well, if that’s the case… Kit Dale thinks that what you’re doing is sort of...

UFC Vet & Bjj Black Belt Tim Credeur on Rolling with Rickson Gracie: ‘He Took My Soul Away’

Rickson Gracie is a legendary figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. There are countless stories of how good he was during his prime. There are many stories of Rickson Gracie manhandling...

Former MMA Fighter Javier Baez Takes Down & Arm Triangles Knife-Wielding Attacker

Javier Baez, a former professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, utilized his combat skills to subdue a man who attempted to stab him in Cutler Bay. The incident unfolded early Wednesday morning...

Elon Musk on Joe Rogan Showed Just How Delusional He is About his Fighting Skills

Well, despite the BJJ and MMA community’s best efforts – it seems that all of the hype for the Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk fight has been in vain. Zuckerberg announced a few months ago,...

Brazilian MMA Fighter Submits Himself With A Leg Lock

An MMA fighter recently did the unexpected task of submitted himself unintentionally during an attempted leglock against his opponent at a fight event on October 29, 2023. Brazilian Luiz Claudio was...

Epic Roll: Crafted By Grapplers, Embraced By The Jiu-Jitsu Community

Jiu-Jitsu gear is everywhere. Yet, Epic Roll is in a league of its own. Matt Wahlstrom, both a BJJ black belt and an entrepreneur, had a vision: design the ultimate Jiu-Jitsu gear – durable, comfy,...

Khamzat Chimaev Promoted To Brown Belt in BJJ After Defeating Kamaru Usman

Khamzat Chimaev has just defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chimaev displayed superior wrestling and BJJ skills as he took down Usman multiple and even threatened...

Gordon Ryan Accepts Mark Hunt’s Fight Challenge: “We Can Fight Any Time You’d Like”

BJJ No Gi GOAT Gordon Ryan has a lot of fans, but he also has some enemies. In this exchange, UFC Vet Mark Hunt decided to call him out, following an article where Ryan talked about MMA. Mark Hunt is...

Watch: Khabib Nurmagomedov Grapples with Olympic Silver Medalist Wrestler

Despite retiring from professional MMA, the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov remains actively involved in wrestling camps, where his talents continue to shine. A recent viral video showcased...

World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall Grapples with UFC Heavyweight Tom Aspinall

Eddie Hall, also known as “The Beast,” is a former champion of the World’s Strongest Man competition. Recently, he decided to explore the world of grappling by testing his skills...

Jon Jones: “Gordon Ryan Served Me Up A Large Piece Of Humble Pie”

Jon Jones has been seen training submission grappling with Gordon Ryan… As a part of the preparations for his UFC title defense match! Jones will return to the octagon next month, following eight...

Comedian Andrew Schulz Tries to Defend Dillon Danis’ Submission Attempts

BJJ champion Dillon Danis has garnered significant attention on social media due to his offensive remarks towards Logan Paul. However, he recently gained widespread attention for his controversial...

Kaynan Duarte Emerges Victorious at Polaris 25, Earns $30,000; Former UFC Champion Triumphs in Superfight

Polaris 25, held in Wales, United Kingdom last Saturday (30), showcased a highly anticipated absolute GP with eight skilled athletes, touted as the “most lucrative prize in European grappling...

Kit Dale Reveals Revolutionary Way To Improve In Jiu-Jitsu – „Task Based Games“

Okay, be honest with us for a second… For how long have you been stagnating in Jiu-Jitsu? How long has it been since you last noticed significant improvements on the mats? Plus, it’s not...

Karate Black Belt Enters BJJ Tournament To Prove He Can Win by Disengaging & “Just Getting Up”

Famous Karate black belt and popular YouTube personality, Jesse Enkamp, recently entered a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament to see for himself if it’s effective. Enkamp, the creator of the...

ADCC European Trials Results are in: Lots of Exciting Matches & Upsets

The initial qualifying event organized by the ADCC for the 2024 World Championships, known as the European Trials, is currently taking place in Warsaw, Poland. The pairings for the quarterfinal...

UFC Champion Sean Strickland Not a Fan of John Danaher’s Team: “It’s a Cult”

Sean Strickland, UFC’s new middleweight division champion, is well-known for his trash talk. Most recently, during the Brendan Schaub’s Food Truck Diaries podcast, Strickland “took...

Teen Girl Defeats Transgender Adult in Jiu-Jitsu Match

Transgender participation in sports has become a controversial topic, particularly in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Unlike other sports that actively test for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), only...

Meet The First Ever Non-Brazilian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coral Belt

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coral belt is a prestigious level achieved after typically 24 years at black belt. The criteria and length varies according to the different BJJ belt systems. There are actual...