All violence, no butt cheeks: Wrestler Sandstorm sells us on World Elite Sumo

MMAMania interviews Sandstorm ahead of World Elite Sumo's New Era event in Newark, NJ, which features a 12-man openweight tournament. The article explains how pro and amateur sumo differ and how WES aims to attract US audiences, with shorts worn under mawashi to ease viewing and a fast, spectator-friendly bout format.

https://mmamania.com/videos/443303/all-violence-no-butt-cheeks-wrestler-sandstorm-sells-us-on-world-elite-sumo

CJI and ADCC champ Kade Ruotolo lands brutal KO to go 4-0 in MMA

Kade Ruotolo, the ADCC champion, earned his first MMA knockout to move to 4-0 in his pro career. The finish came with a spinning kick and follow-up elbows against Hiroyuki Tetsuka at ONE Friday Fights 154.

https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/443843/cji-and-adcc-champ-kade-ruotolo-lands-brutal-ko-to-go-4-0-in-mma-video

CJI champ Nick Rodriguez, Ffion Davies added to UFC BJJ 9; late injury hits UFC BJJ 8 ago

Nick Rodriguez and Ffion Davies were added to UFC BJJ 9, boosting the lineup. UFC BJJ 8 was hit with another injury as Enrico Said pulled out and Manuel Ribamar steps in.

https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/443796/cji-champ-nick-rodriguez-ffion-davies-added-to-ufc-bjj-9-late-injury-hits-ufc-bjj-8-again

Mikey Musumeci Criticizes IBJJF Rules: Nobody Wants To Fight

Mikey Musumeci criticizes IBJJF rules and argues they incentivize strategy over fighting. He cites a recent match involving Jackson Nagai to illustrate how the scoring can affect aggression, noting that fighters often rely on advantages rather than engaging. The comments were shared in an interview linked from Overdogs podcast.

https://jitsmagazine.com/mikey-musumeci-criticizes-ibjjf-rules-nobody-actually-wants-to-fight/

The Rise Of An Apex Predator: Reliving Diogo Reis’ Dominant ONE Championship Run

Diogo Reis, the 24-year-old ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is set to face Yuki Takahashi at ONE Fight Night 43 in Bangkok. The piece reviews his 2025 title-winning run and his ascent in ONE Championship.

https://onefc.com/features/the-rise-of-an-apex-predator-reliving-diogo-reis-dominant-one-championship-run-ahead-of-one-fight-night-43/

Featured affiliated academy: Lewes Grappling Club, UK

The Lewes Grappling Club in East Sussex, UK is highlighted as an affiliated academy. The club is newly opened with 10-15 members and is growing slowly.

https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-affiliated-academy-lewes-grappling-club-uk/

Melqui Galvao Reportedly Caught Making Calls to Students from Prison

Brazilian outlets report that Melqui Galvao is alleged to have been making calls to former students from prison. The article notes that details remain thin, with the case still developing and no updates on the legal process.

https://jitsmagazine.com/melqui-galvao-reportedly-caught-making-calls-to-students-from-prison/

Submission Card Game Takes Jiu-Jitsu In A Whole New Direction

Submission Card Game reimagines Jiu-Jitsu as a tabletop experience inspired by rolling, using cards based on submissions and transitions. The game aims for quick learning and playful competition rather than deep technical instruction.

https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-card-game-takes-jiu-jitsu-in-a-whole-new-direction/

Kron Gracie Reveals Rickson Didn’t Speak To Him After Cub Swanson Fight - Jitsmagazine.com

Kron Gracie discussed his relationship with his father Rickson Gracie and how it was affected by his fight with Cub Swanson. He noted that his father offered advice he sometimes disagreed with, including boxing and front kicks, which Kron felt would not work for him. The article references a full interview uploaded to Kron Gracie's YouTube channel where he explains Rickson's lack of communication after the Swanson fight in 2019.

https://jitsmagazine.com/kron-gracie-reveals-rickson-didnt-speak-to-him-after-cub-swanson-fight/

Short notice: UFC BJJ 8 books new replacement title bout

UFC BJJ 8 will feature a replacement title bout after Bianca Basilio withdraws due to surgery. Sabrina Gondim steps in on short notice to face Cassia Moura for the bantamweight title.

https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/443293/short-notice-ufc-bjj-8-books-new-replacement-title-bout

Should You Train BJJ When You're Sick? (Doctor and Black Belt Explains)

A doctor and a third-degree black belt explain why training while sick can delay recovery and risk spreading illness. The piece recommends resting when genuinely unwell and outlines safer steps to return to the mats.

https://jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/should-you-train-bjj-when-youre-sick-doctor-and-black-belt-explains

What’s Next for Khamzat Chimaev?

The piece analyzes Khamzat Chimaev’s first defeat at UFC 328 and explores potential next moves, including a possible move up to light heavyweight and a clash with Paulo Costa as a comeback challenge.

https://mmamania.com/ufc-328-live-stream-fight-card-start-time-how-to-watch/443055/monday-morning-hangover-whats-next-for-khamzat-chimaev-after-suffering-first-defeat-at-ufc-328

ADCC World Championship 2026 Announced

ADCC announced the World Championship 2026 will be held at Tauron Arena Kraków on September 12-13, 2026. The event will feature top no-gi grapplers across weight divisions and the absolute division.

https://adcombat.com/adcc-world-championship-2026-announced/

5 Reasons To Watch ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on May 15

ONE Fight Night 43 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok will feature MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and grappling bouts, broadcast on Prime Video. The article lists five reasons to watch, including Tang Kai vs Shamil Gasanov for the title and other rising contenders like Ortikov and Reis.

https://onefc.com/features/5-reasons-to-watch-one-fight-night-43-tang-vs-gasanov-on-may-15/

Helena Crevar Returns Against Paige Ivette At ONE: The Inner Circle

Helena Crevar is set to face Paige Ivette in an openweight bout at ONE: The Inner Circle on July 17, 2026. The matchup follows Crevar's ONE Championship debut earlier this year, which ended with a quick Estima lock finish.

https://jitsmagazine.com/helena-crevar-returns-against-paige-ivette-at-one-the-inner-circle/

Winter Camp 2026: Using Half Guard for Sweeps and Getting on Top

https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-using-half-guard-for-sweeps-and-getting-on-top-with-tobias-huber/

Thug Trials 3 Full Results and Highlights

Thug Trials 3 took place on May 9, 2026 in Florida, with several submission finishes and a main card featuring top grapplers. The article lists the results, including Lovato Jr defeating Rocha and multiple other decisions and submissions.

https://jitsmagazine.com/thug-trials-3-full-results-and-highlights/

Kaynan Duarte vs Yuri Simoes Booked for ADCC 2026 Superfight

Kaynan Duarte has been booked to challenge Yuri Simoes for the vacant ADCC 2026 superfight title. The match is set for the ADCC 2026 event, with FloGrappling carrying the live coverage on September 12–13, 2026.

https://jitsmagazine.com/kaynan-duarte-vs-yuri-simoes-booked-for-adcc-2026-superfight/

Fight 2 Win 314: Las Vegas Full Results and Highlights

Fight 2 Win 314 took place in Las Vegas on May 8, 2026, delivering multiple highlight moments and finishers. The article lists full results, including Nick Ortiz’s submission, Brittany Reyes’s kneebar, and Jerry Shapiro’s arm-triangle finish.

https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-314-las-vegas-full-results-and-highlights/

Mica Galvao Announces Plans for Mika Jiu-Jitsu Are on Hold

Mica Galvao revealed Mika Jiu-Jitsu plans are on hold amid fallout from his father’s arrest and related disruptions to his teams. He expressed support for victims and said he may revisit the project in the future.

https://jitsmagazine.com/mica-galvao-announces-plans-for-mika-jiu-jitsu-are-on-hold/