The 2026 World Championships highlighted brown belt talent across weight classes, with several athletes earning world titles and promotions to black belt. Winners included Rashed Alshehhi (roosterweight), Seilkhan Bolatbek (lightweight), Rafael Gamba (middleweight), Marcio Italo (medium-heavyweight), Jeferson Tijolo (heavyweight), and Nata Tenca (ultra-heavyweight).
https://ibjjf.com/news/brown-belt-recap-2026-world-championships
The IBJJF has updated the minimum graduation periods for adult blue, purple, and brown belts. If an adult World Champion holds one of these belts, they will no longer have a minimum period at that belt; white and black belt timelines remain unchanged.
https://ibjjf.com/news/ibjjf-minimum-graduation-period-update
The 2026 World Championship Black Belt Recap covers winners and standout moments from the 30th World Championships in Long Beach. Jalen Fonacier retained roosterweight, Diego Pato claimed his fifth lightweight title, and celebrated performances across divisions.
https://ibjjf.com/news/2026-world-championship-black-belt-recap
JitsCast #74 features Yuri Simoes, outlining his ADCC and IBJJF World titles and highlights from his career. The interview also covers his return to MMA and upcoming ADCC superfight plans for 2026, including the bout with Kaynan Duarte.
https://jitsmagazine.com/jitscast-74-yuri-simoes/
Submission Hunter Pro 104 will feature a welterweight grand prix on August 15, 2026 with a $5,000 prize. The article lists first-round matchups and top contenders such as Justin Renick, Matheus Dias, Logan Smith, Nick Mataya, Kolby Gonzales, Raajus Dewan, Pedro Menezes and Henrique Camargo.
https://jitsmagazine.com/exciting-welterweight-tournament-lineup-announced-for-submission-hunter-pro-104/
The Amsterdam Grappling Invitational 1 took place on May 31, 2026, crowning Batuhan Asig as welterweight champion after a final submission. The article lists full results from the card, including early submissions and EBI overtime outcomes.
https://jitsmagazine.com/amsterdam-grappling-invitational-1-full-results-and-highlights/
Juditte Juul Diab is featured as a traveller for BJJ Globetrotters. She is 30, blue belt, nutritionist, with four years in BJJ, and she previously did Judo as a child; she lives in Oslo, Norway.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-traveller-juditte-juul-diab-bjj-globetrotters/
Roger Gracie argues that leglocks don’t translate well to real fighting in MMA because opponents punch while leg attacks are attempted. He notes his rivals favor choking finishes over joint locks and that heel hooks are now essential, though they take effort to finish.
https://jitsmagazine.com/roger-gracie-explains-why-leglocks-dont-translate-to-real-fighting/
Daniel Cormier says he doesn’t hate Jon Jones as much after the two spent a month filming a reality show in Thailand. The piece notes a potential seven-figure wrestling match being talked about, but Cormier says he wouldn’t agree to a match that isn’t grappling-related, and he implies Jones might be hard to beat on the ground.
https://mmamania.com/ufc-news/448982/daniel-cormier-softening-up-on-jon-jones-after-filming-reality-show-together-hes-not-as-bad-as-i-thought
Polaris 37 featured a Squads matchup where Polaris defeated BJJ Stars 20-10, with multiple submissions and key performances from Taylor Pearman and Pawel Jaworski. Helena Crevar defended her lightweight title by submitting Amanda Pamela Nicole.
https://jitsmagazine.com/polaris-37-polaris-vs-bjj-stars-full-results-and-highlights/
Gilbert Burns returns in style at UFC BJJ 9 and calls out a long list of names. The article notes Burns still has plenty to offer at his age.
https://sherdog.com/news/news/Gilbert-Burns-returns-in-style-at-UFC-BJJ-9-calls-out-long-list-of-names-201438
Fight 2 Win 317 took place in Seattle on June 6, 2026, with several finishes throughout the night. ADCC veteran Maria Ruffatto submitted her gi match in 27 seconds, and Josh Bacallao delivered a flawless performance before securing a heel hook in the main event; the event is available to watch on FloGrappling.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-317-seattle-full-results-and-highlights/
Rebeca Lima is booked to defend her UFC BJJ featherweight title against Brianna Ste-Marie at UFC BJJ 10 on August 20, 2026. Ste-Marie is a top contender with IBJJF and ADCC credentials and will challenge for the belt, potentially serving as a main or co-main event.
https://jitsmagazine.com/rebeca-lima-to-defend-featherweight-title-against-brianna-ste-marie-at-ufc-bjj-10/
The Submission Hunter Pro 103 event took place on June 5, 2026, featuring a $5,000 featherweight grand prix with exciting results. Ben Eddy defeated Jordan Holy in the final by judges’ decision after a three-round format, with several notable submissions and wins on the undercard.
https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-hunter-pro-103-full-results-and-highlights/
Fabricio Andrey reflects on his lifelong friendship with Diogo Reis and how they trained together since childhood. He previews his ONE Fight Night 44 clash with Owen Jones on June 26 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
https://onefc.com/features/my-little-brother-fabricio-andrey-details-unbreakable-friendship-with-diogo-reis/
A wrestling match between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is reportedly close, with a Russian promoter negotiating the bout. The piece notes their long-running rivalry and mentions talks of a Professional Wrestling League matchup.
https://mmamania.com/latest-news/448301/jon-jones-vs-daniel-cormier-wrestling-match-almost-confirmed-as-russian-promoter-negotiates-ultimate-grudge-match-ufc
UFC BJJ 9 features Fowler vs. Johnson for the light heavyweight title in a professional grappling bout at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on June 4, 2026. The event card lists several other grappling matches and related details.
https://tapology.com/fightcenter/events/144344-ufc-bjj-9
Polaris announced a unique partnership with South Dublin County Council to host Polaris 37 in Dublin, featuring a cross-promotional battle with a BJJ Stars team. The event is sold out and will be streamed on FloGrappling.
https://jitsmagazine.com/polaris-announces-unique-partnership-with-south-dublin-county-council/
Mason Fowler retained the UFC BJJ light heavyweight title with a rear-naked choke over Devhonte Johnson at UFC BJJ 9 in Las Vegas. Gilbert Burns made a quick return to BJJ with a rear-naked choke victory over Horlando Monteiro, and a slate of other results highlighted by Nick Rodriguez, Ffion Davies, Bella Mir and Achilles Rocha.
https://ufc.com/news/ufc-bjj-9-fowler-vs-johnson-results-winners-recaps-interviews
The article reports that UFC submission ace Ryan Hall, known as the “master of the 50/50,” plans a comeback with one or two more fights before retiring. It notes his long absence and surgeries that kept him away from competition.
https://mmamania.com/latest-news/448157/hes-back-missing-much-ducked-ufc-submission-savant-wants-two-more-fights-then-retire-from-the-sport