Mica Galvão beat Andy Murasaki on points in the IBJJF Crown middleweight final, while Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha each won a fourth consecutive Crown. Chris Haueter and John Danaher discussed competition and skill development, while Farshad Gerdakaneh and Renzo Gracie were in the news for separate reasons.
Juliano Prado Teaches a High-Guard Submission Flow
Juliano Prado demonstrates building high guard from a clinch and flowing into an Americana, wristlock, armbar, or omoplata based on the opponent’s defense. The sequence begins with breaking posture and establishing close control.
Disputed Kneebar Call at Polish Championships Draws Debate
Patryk Prucnal was disqualified while leading 6-0 after officials ruled he attempted an illegal kneebar. Video showed his opponent helped off the mat before walking onto the mat for the next round, prompting debate about the call and the apparent injury.
Eduardo Benjamin Says Ego Can Challenge Police Officers in Jiu-Jitsu
Police chief and BJJ black belt Eduardo Benjamin says officers may find it humbling when less experienced practitioners control them on the mats. He encourages beginners to set aside ego, keep training and approach class ready to learn.
Chris Haueter Says Ego-Based Fear May Keep Some Grapplers From Competing
Chris Haueter says some practitioners avoid tournaments because they fear looking bad, often to themselves. He views competition as part of training, not its ultimate goal.
Mica Galvão Wins IBJJF Crown as Munis and Pessanha Claim Fourth Straight Titles
Mica Galvão beat Andy Murasaki on points in the IBJJF Crown middleweight final, while Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha each earned a fourth consecutive Crown with a submission win. The roundup also covers results from the Brasília and Kansas City Opens and the ADCC Brazilian Nationals.
Farshad Gerdakaneh Appeals Visa Denial Ahead of Las Vegas World Championship
Kurdish BJJ competitor Farshad Gerdakaneh says his U.S. visa application was denied after an appointment at the embassy in Brussels. He posted a public appeal to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, hoping to compete at the December World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas.
John Danaher on Experiential Learning and Skill Development in Jiu-Jitsu
Speaking on the GSP Podcast, John Danaher said live training and usable feedback are central to learning jiu-jitsu. He also discussed calibrating training challenges and using constraints to support skill development.
Gabi Pessanha Wins Fourth Straight IBJJF Crown Title; Sarah Galvão Repeats
Gabi Pessanha won her fourth straight IBJJF Crown title with three submissions, while Sarah Galvão repeated at lightweight. The six finals produced six champions in Long Beach.
Lucas Kanard Says Jiu-Jitsu Students Often Choose Gym Community Over Technique
Lucas Kanard says students often favor comfortable, community-focused gyms over stronger technical instruction. He argues academies should balance community with safety, hygiene, and technical excellence.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Wants a Grappling Match With Raul Rosas Jr.
Zabit Magomedsharipov says he wants to test his grappling against Raul Rosas Jr., who submitted his brother Khasan in July. Magomedsharipov is scheduled to face Giga Chikadze at a wrestling event in Abu Dhabi on November 14.
Renzo Gracie Takes Equity Stake in UJITSU and Becomes Global Ambassador
Renzo Gracie has become a shareholder in UJITSU and will serve as its Global Ambassador and Strategic Partner. The partnership was announced at a seminar and open mat in Abu Dhabi on November 8, 2026.
Gordon Ryan Says Established BJJ Competitors Are Too Arrogant to Study His Instructionals
Gordon Ryan says many established competitors coast on familiar techniques instead of studying and adapting. He argues that younger grapplers are adopting modern systems, while copying broad ideas without mastering technical details limits results.
Mica Galvao Wins IBJJF Crown Middleweight Title
Mica Galvao defeated Andy Murasaki 4-2 in the final to win the IBJJF Crown middleweight title. He had trained only a few days per week in the month leading up to the event.
Mica Galvao wins 2026 IBJJF Crown in return to competition
Mica Galvao beat three opponents in one day, including Andy Murasaki in the final, to win the 2026 IBJJF Crown. Sarah Galvao also won her division, becoming a back-to-back Crown champion.
Mica Galvao Wins 2026 IBJJF Crown
Mica Galvao won the 2026 IBJJF Crown after defeating three men in one day. Sarah Galvao also won at the event.
2026 IBJJF The Crown: Live Updates and Finals Results
FloGrappling provides live updates from the 2026 IBJJF The Crown. Finals results include João Bisnaga defeating Will Wilson and Sarah Galvão defeating Elizabeth Clay on points.