Gracie Barra announces the CompNet European Championship 2026 to be held November 1, 2026 in Lisbon for GB students across Europe. The article frames CompNet as a values-driven competition focusing on growth, teamwork, and personal development within the GB community.
https://graciebarra.com/europe/news/compnet-european-championship-2026-lisbon/
Diego Pato retires after winning his fifth IBJJF World Championship title at light featherweight. Dalpra and Pessanha secured double gold, further extending their success at the 2026 Mundials.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/447575/pato-retires-with-world-title-dalpra-gomes-pessanha-win-big-at-2026-ibjjf-worlds
Grapplearts features BJJ/Luta Livre black belt Chris “The Villain” Paines in The Strenuous Life Podcast, episode 477, discussing a safer, more effective way to train. The episode promotes training hard with partner collaboration to improve progress without injury.
https://grapplearts.com/making-your-bjj-training-safer-and-much-more-effective-with-chris-the-villain-paines/
Diego Oliveira dominated the 30th IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach, earning his fifth world title and signaling a possible retirement. Rider Zuchi and Sabrina Gondim were among other winners, with full adult black belt results listed.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-news/ibjjf-world-championship-2026-results
The IBJJF World Championship 2026 concluded with multiple champions across men’s and women’s divisions, including Gabrieli Pessanha winning both the super-heavyweight and absolute titles. The article lists full results and notes the event replay on FloGrappling.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-world-championship-2026-full-results-and-highlights/
This article presents the final results of the IBJJF Worlds 2026 in Long Beach. It includes adult black belt champions, colored belt winners, and every division result.
https://flograppling.com/articles/15951418-ibjjf-worlds-2026-results-heres-every-division-champion
The ADCC Atlanta Open 2026 showcased top competitors, including teenage champions Joslyn Molina and Anabella Junco. The event highlighted strong performances across weight classes, with multiple winners and notable submission finishes.
https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-atlanta-open-2026-attracts-several-big-names-and-trials-medalists/
BJJ Stars 19 will feature its first Master absolute tournament with 16 competitors over 30 years old. The card also includes superfights, plus the female matchup Giovanna Carneiro vs. Livia Barasine as the sole women’s bout.
https://jitsmagazine.com/star-studded-master-absolute-tournament-announced-for-bjj-stars-19/
Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set to clash in a grappling match on August 8. The piece sits among UFC-related coverage and notes continued Brazilian MMA action.
https://sherdog.com/news/news/Junior-dos-Santos-Fabricio-Werdum-to-clash-in-grappling-match-on-Aug-8-201348
The IBJJF World Championship 2026 runs May 28–31, with a full preview of all 17 regular weight classes. The article highlights favorites and dark horses across divisions and mentions key athletes competing for titles.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-world-championship-2026-full-preview/
Jaqueline Amorim discusses how switching gyms and refining her camp helped her prepare for her UFC Macau matchup after a recent loss. She emphasizes focusing on detail and grappling while aiming to rebound with a win and climb back toward the Top 15.
https://ufc.com/news/jaqueline-amorim-tired-seeing-red-ufc-macau-strawweight
UFC BJJ 9 features Mason Fowler defending the light heavyweight title against Devhonte Johnson in the main event. The card also includes Gilbert Burns in his UFC BJJ debut and appearances by Nick Rodriguez, Ffion Davies, Bella Mir, and others.
https://ufc.com/news/ufc-bjj-9-fowler-vs-johnson-fight-card
Maria Raniele Alencar Lima, known as Maria Alencar, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with the Atos team who rose to prominence by winning IBJJF World and Pan Championships in colored belts and later earned her black belt in 2025. She joined Atos in 2025 after developing early as a standout competitor and is noted for multiple podium finishes in major IBJJF events.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/maria-alencar
Fabricio Werdum will compete against Junior Dos Santos in a trilogy grappling match at Kings Championship on August 8, 2026. The matchup shifts from MMA to grappling, highlighting Werdum's grappling credentials and the long-running rivalry between the Heavyweights.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-vs-junior-dos-santos-trilogy-fight-booked-as-a-grappling-match/
Former UFC champions Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos are set to compete in a grappling match at Kings Championship on August 8 in Florianópolis, Brazil. The bout will be their third meeting, fought under grappling rules.
https://mmafighting.com/latest-news/490910/junior-dos-santos-vs-fabricio-werdum-grappling-match-announced-for-august-in-brazil
Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set for a trilogy grappling bout in Florianópolis, Brazil on August 8. The match will be contested as a grappling bout, not MMA.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/446418/ufc-legends-junior-dos-santos-vs-fabricio-werdum-booked-for-trilogy-match-in-brazil
Owen Jones will replace Kade Ruotolo to face Fabricio Andrey at ONE Fight Night 44 on June 26, 2026, with the bout moved to featherweight. This change shifts Ruotolo's title challenge consideration and aligns the weight with both fighters' ADCC division.
https://jitsmagazine.com/owen-jones-replaces-kade-ruotolo-against-fabricio-andrey-at-one-fight-night-44/
Mario Lopez has been promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after winning the IBJJF Master North American Championship. He represents Gracie Barra and clinched the title with a mix of points and a submission in Master 5 lightweight division.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mario-lopez-promoted-to-brown-belt-after-winning-ibjjf-master-north-american-championship/
Fabricio Andrey will face Owen Jones at ONE Fight Night 44 in Bangkok on June 26 after Kade Ruotolo withdrew due to injury. The bout is a featherweight submission grappling clash broadcast on Prime Video from Lumpinee Stadium.
https://onefc.com/news/kade-ruotolo-out-fabricio-andrey-to-face-owen-jones-at-one-fight-night-44/
Alex Liscano is a professional grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Sebastian Lalli, competing for Checkmat in the IBJJF circuit and earning multiple medals. The biography covers his early life, training path across several teams, and a World Championship title in 2025.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/alex-liscano