Midnight Mania highlights debates around the UFC White House concept and fighter reactions. The piece notes Bryce Mitchell’s opposition to the UFC White House and mentions Sean Strickland’s ban, among other MMA stories.
https://mmamania.com/ufc-news/447962/muhammad-mokaev-absolutely-certain-he-would-beat-joshua-van-im-ready-to-retire-if-i-dont-beat-this-guy
Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena have been booked for a rematch at Spaten Fight Night 3 on August 29, 2026. The bout comes just two weeks before ADCC 2026, adding risk and anticipation to the no-gi clash.
https://jitsmagazine.com/nicholas-meregali-and-felipe-pena-set-for-rematch-at-spaten-fight-night-3/
BJJ Stars announced its full lineup for a cross-promotional Squads battle against Polaris at Polaris 37 on June 6, 2026. The team features three under-80kg and three under-95kg competitors, including Gabriel Sousa, Ruan Alvarenga, Julio Martins, Isaque Bahiense, Henrique Cardoso, and Elioenai Braz.
https://jitsmagazine.com/full-bjj-stars-squads-lineup-announced-for-polaris-match/
UFC BJJ 9 will stream live on YouTube from the UFC Meta Apex in Las Vegas, featuring Mason Fowler defending against Devhonte Johnson. The card also includes Gilbert Burns in a grappling return and other top BJJ competitors with results and highlights available.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/447935/ufc-bjj-9-free-live-stream-results-video-highlights-fowler-vs-johnson
A Frontier Airlines passenger caused a disturbance on a flight and was restrained by a retired MMA fighter on board. The incident is reported as a regional MMA news item with a video feature.
https://mmamania.com/regional-mma-news-results/447960/airline-kicked-khabib-off-plane-lands-mid-fight-rescue-retired-mma-fighter-video
UFC BJJ 9 is scheduled for June 4, 2026, with Mason Fowler vs Devhonte Johnson for the light-heavyweight title as the main event and Gilbert Burns vs Horlando Monteiro as the co-main. The article previews all bouts on the card and analyzes likely outcomes and fighting styles.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-bjj-9-fowler-vs-johnson-full-card-preview/
The Jits Magazine BJJ Rankings were updated for June 2026. Changes were most notable in the gi divisions, with additional adjustments across others following major events like Brasileiro and Worlds.
https://jitsmagazine.com/bjj-rankings-update-june-2026/
Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira has retired from gi competition after winning his fifth IBJJF World Championship. The 28-year-old plans to focus on no-gi and other opportunities while leaving the door open to a return.
https://jitsmagazine.com/diego-pato-oliveira-announces-retirement-from-gi-competition/
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/spring-camp-2026-leg-drag-the-classic-pass-with-a-modern-twist-with-laura-rattya/
JitsCast #73 features Amanda Pamela Nicole, a top European Jiu-Jitsu competitor, ahead of her lightweight title fight at Polaris 37. The interview covers her journey into Jiu-Jitsu, coaching plans with Sol Grappling in Switzerland, and preparation insights for Crevar.
https://jitsmagazine.com/jitscast-73-amanda-pamela-nicole/
Karel Pravec argues that Jiu-Jitsu should stay out of the Olympics to preserve the art and allow for diverse rule sets. He warns that a unified sport could hinder innovation, drawing a parallel with issues seen in Judo.
https://jitsmagazine.com/karel-pravec-explains-why-jiu-jitsu-shouldnt-be-in-the-olympics/
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