ONE Championship announced the Inner Circle card for May 8 at Lumpinee Stadium, featuring Muay Thai and a bantamweight submission grappling bout. The lineup includes Adam Sor Dechapan vs Enzo Clarisse, Rifdean Masdor vs Petkiattisak O Sansuk, and Rodrigo Marello vs Daiki Yonekura.

Jillian Peterson, a 43-year-old black belt and gym owner in Philadelphia, shares 13 years in BJJ, solo travel experiences, and favorite Globetrotters camps in Tallinn and Lisbon. She highlights culture and food as motivators for travel and recalls a memorable charity kickboxing match in Bali after which Alistair Overeem commented on her performance.

The IBJJF Brazilian National Championship (Brasileiro) 2026 took place from April 24 to May 3 in Sao Paulo, featuring winners across multiple divisions. The article lists champions across men’s and women’s divisions, including Italo Almeida, Rerisson Gabriel, Gabrieli Pessanha, Elisabeth Clay, Yara Soares, and more.

ADCC has begun publicly linking invites for 2026, including Josh Saunders, Vagner Rocha, and PJ Barch, though the full list remains unclear. The piece notes controversy around Saunders and general uncertainty in the invitation process.

Mica Galvao, Amit Elor and Diogo Reis issued public statements distancing themselves from Melqui Galvao amid arrest reports. The IBJJF and CBJJ announced a permanent ban on Galvao and closed sanctioned competition.

The article covers the 2026 IBJJF Brasileiros in Sao Paulo, detailing results and live stream information. It mentions top competitors such as Diego Pato, Tainan Dalpra, and Gabi Pessanha and discusses future rounds and medalists.

FloGrappling provides live updates for the Black Belts at the 2026 IBJJF Brasileiro Championship, running Apr 24–May 3. FloGrappling is the streaming home to the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events and news coverage.

Winter Camp 2026 will feature Alexander Backus teaching the salsa sweep and second-best half guard techniques. The post highlights upcoming camps and instructional focus for BJJ Globetrotters.

Diogo Reis announced he is leaving the Melqui Galvao Team, saying ongoing facts conflict with his principles. The move comes after Galvao’s arrest and is accompanied by a public note that he will attend the Brazilian Championship as a friend rather than a team member.

André Motoca, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, was sentenced to 15 years in a closed-regime prison for SA. He competed in UAE tournaments while the arrest warrant remained unserved, prompting Palm Sports to suspend him and raising questions about event screening.