Daniel Hortegas joined a police tactics and self-defense workshop at the Norcross Police Department in Georgia with Roan “Jucão” Carneiro and Rodrigo “Artilheiro,” as part of police training programs aimed at improving officer control and defensive skills.
Jacob Rodriguez returned after more than 17 months away, earning a decision win over Vagner Rocha at Karate Combat 62 on July 25.
Giovanah Oliveira da Silva is profiled as an Almeida Jiu-Jitsu black belt, listing her lineage, weight class, favorite guards, and a highlights sheet of major IBJJF and CBJJ accomplishments.
ADCC World Championships 2026 made two major adjustments to its competitor lineup.
Paraguayan BJJ athlete Sergio Villasanti won three straight gold medals during a Brazil tour, starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and continuing through the Rio Winter International Open (gi) and Rio Winter International Open No-Gi.
A travel report on the Brazilian jiu-jitsu scene in Hong Kong, highlighting the unusually dense concentration of academies on Hong Kong Island and describing two visits to local schools.
FloGrappling announced that its events are now available on Amazon Prime for the first time, expanding access to its jiu-jitsu and grappling content through the Prime/ FloSports distribution deal.
Finishers: Zack Edwards Memorial 2026 delivered submissions across the card on July 19, with Willow Crawford stealing the spotlight using the Lachy Lock after relentless leg attacks.
Fight 2 Win 321 (San Diego, July 18, 2026) delivered a full slate of grappling results and highlights, featuring multiple submission finishes and ADCC veterans.
Helena Crevar believes a ONE Championship title shot is within reach after dominating Paige Ivette Clymer in an openweight submission grappling match at The Inner Circle 22.
MMA Mania grades the five UFC Oklahoma City rookies from the July 18 card, breaking down each debut’s key moments on the feet and—when it mattered most—on the ground.
Cageside Press recaps Chase Hooper’s grappling-focused win over Mitch Ramirez at UFC Oklahoma City, highlighting Hooper’s rapid transition to back control, body-triangle setup, and a locked rear-naked choke that forced the tap in Round 1 at 2:15.
ONE Championship’s The Inner Circle 22 in Lumpinee Stadium delivered highlight-reel action, led by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu standout Helena Crevar, who stayed perfect by outworking Paige Ivette Clymer in an openweight submission grappling battle, mounting control a
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his grappling has improved since retiring from MMA, claiming his back take, mount transitions, chokes and triangle entries, and submission defense are all better now than during his supposed peak years.
After his win over Djorden Santos at UFC 328, Baisangur Susurkaev said he rarely trains submissions and can’t usually pull them off in the gym.
A Perth BJJ blue belt, Christian Jack Joseph, has been charged with manslaughter after an incident that involved chasing a man down, pinning him to the ground, and applying a rear-naked choke for about two minutes; the man became unconscious and later died aft
Daily Brief
Jacob Rodriguez returned to pro grappling after more than 17 months away and beat Vagner Rocha by decision at Karate Combat 62, using early back control to neutralize Rocha’s late submission threat. Gracie Mag reports Daniel Hortegas joined a Norcross Police Department self-defense workshop with Roan “Jucão” Carneiro and Rodrigo “Artilheiro,” focusing on practical BJJ control, leverage, and decision-making for law enforcement.
Upcoming events: IBJJF Dallas Summer Open and related Dallas and Wildwood tournaments begin August 1.