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Khamzat Chimaev’s Two-Match Grappling Experiment Is Complete

Two wrestling matches against Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns showed how much of Khamzat Chimaev’s grappling dominance survives outside MMA.

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Demian Maia Never Won UFC Gold. He Says Spreading Jiu-Jitsu Mattered More.

Demian Maia's new memoir reframes the UFC title he never won and the jiu-jitsu legacy he values more.

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UFC BJJ 11 Pairs Musumeci-Mitchell With Fowler-Nicky Rod Title Rematch

UFC BJJ 11 pairs Mikey Musumeci with Bryce Mitchell and gives Mason Fowler a title rematch against Nick Rodriguez.

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Running Half Guard From the Top with Fabio Leopoldo — Regular Text

Fabio Leopoldo demonstrates an Ezekiel choke, collar triangle, wrist lock, and half-guard pass in this illustrated technique feature from the JJM archives.

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ADCC 2026 Day Two: Griffith Breaks Through, Pena Wins Absolute Gold

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ADCC 2026 Day One: Submissions, Breakouts and a Bracket-Shaking Brawl

Day one in Krakow delivered elite submissions, breakout performances and a post-match confrontation that reshaped the ADCC 2026 bracket.

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Eddie Bravo Tightens EBI Overtime: Escaping the Back Is Only the Start

Eddie Bravo’s EBI overtime changes keep escapes live through mount and side control, shifting the focus toward a complete positional recovery.

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Before You Watch ADCC 2026, This Breakdown Tells You What To Look For

A concise video recommendation for ADCC 2026 weekend, highlighting a credible breakdown of the divisions, pressure, and storylines worth watching.

ADCC Roster Update Puts Blackman and Mazur in the Kraków Field

ADCC’s updated roster lists Nia Blackman and Mateusz Mazur ahead of the September 12–13 World Championship in Kraków.

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Who Really Has the Best Jiu-Jitsu in the UFC? Gilbert Burns Says It Depends

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Mackenzie Dern Outgrapples Gillian Robertson to Retain UFC Strawweight Title

Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC strawweight championship, outgrappling Gillian Robertson over five rounds to earn a unanimous decision at UFC 330.

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The Next Generation Arrives at the 2026 ADCC Youth World Championship

The 2026 ADCC Youth World Championship showcased jiu-jitsu's next generation in Austin, with AOJ capturing the team title and several young prospects delivering standout performances.

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Quillan Salkilld Submits Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Fight Night

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ADCC 2026 Loses More Star Power as UFC BJJ Continues to Reshape Professional Jiu-Jitsu

The world's most prestigious no-gi tournament will look noticeably different this year as another reigning champion heads elsewhere. The competitive landscape of professional jiu-jitsu shifted again today as ADCC's updated 2026 roster confirmed two significant changes that continue to reshape the sport's

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BJJ Stars 19: Gregor Gracie Captures Masters Grand Prix as Renato Moicano Submits Patricky Pitbull

Gregor Gracie captured the BJJ Stars 19 Masters Grand Prix while UFC lightweight Renato Moicano submitted Patricky Pitbull in under four minutes during a memorable night in São Paulo.

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FloGrappling and ONE Championship Partnership Signals a Bigger Future for Professional Jiu-Jitsu

The partnership between FloGrappling and ONE Championship could introduce elite professional jiu-jitsu to millions of new viewers while creating more opportunities for athletes.

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Beyond ADCC: Why Professional Jiu-Jitsu Is Entering a New Promotional Era

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Helena Crevar Continues Her Rapid Rise in Professional Jiu-Jitsu

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SJJCANF News

Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Logan MacDonald Logan MacDonald , a 20-year-old phenom and standout competitor from Balance BJJ MB, has qualified to represent Team Canada in the Adult Black Belt Male Under 76 kg division at the 2026 SJJIF World Cup in Tokyo, Japan. MacDonald earned his place on Team

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MERAB DVALISHVILI AND HENRY CEJUDO SET FOR WRESTLING SHOWDOWN IN GEORGIA

MERAB DVALISHVILI AND HENRY CEJUDO SET FOR WRESTLING SHOWDOWN IN GEORGIA Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo are running it back. This time, however, there will be no cage, no striking and no submissions. The former UFC bantamweight champions are set to meet in a freestyle wrestling match on July 11

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Don't Shower Before You Roll

The Mantis Guard by Keenan Cornelius

It seems like yesterday we saw the worm guard, a guard so synonymous with the increasingly popular Keenan Cornelius. This past week he released a video for a new guard he’s been working on that he has dubbed, the Mantis Guard. I’m starting to think Keenan has a

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Twenty Winners at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2025

Abu Dhabi, 23 November: The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2025 winners were announced and awarded at Mubadala Arena on Sunday, with 20 winners honoured across various categories. The ceremony took place at the conclusion of the seventeenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held

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Zayed Alkatheeri Wins Second Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship Title as the 17th Edition Concludes in Style

Abu Dhabi, 22 November 2025: Zayed Alkatheeri captured his second Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship gold after defeating Anderson Duarte in the Men’s Gi Black Belt Professional 62 kg final on Saturday. Alkatheeri, who also won the title in 2022, delivered a sharp and precise performance, showcasing

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World-Class Jiu-Jitsu on Show at Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship; Zayed Alkatheeri Reaches Black Belt Finals

Abu Dhabi, 21 November 2025: The tenth day of the 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, delivered a full day