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 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/
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-using-half-guard-for-sweeps-and-getting-on-top-with-tobias-huber/
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 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 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 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/
A video of Sean Strickland grappling sparked strong reactions ahead of UFC 328. Fans debated Strickland's ability to defend takedowns against Khamzat Chimaev.
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/05/07/fans-say-to-bet-the-house-on-khamzat-chimaev-after-watching-sean-strickland-grapple-ufc-middleweight/
ONE Championship hosts The Inner Circle and ONE Friday Fights 153 in Bangkok with 14 matchups across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The article previews results and highlights for every bout, including the main event between Adam Sor Dechapan and Enzo Clarisse.
https://onefc.com/news/the-inner-circle-and-one-friday-fights-153-results-and-highlights-for-every-match/
Helena Crevar will defend her lightweight title against Amanda Pamela Nicole at Polaris 37 on June 6, 2026. The event will be streamed on FloGrappling and features cross-promotional bouts.
https://jitsmagazine.com/helena-crevar-to-defend-lightweight-title-against-amanda-pamela-nicole-at-polaris-37/
Kade Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, will defend his belt against Fabricio Andrey at The Inner Circle on June 26. The bout will stream on live.onefc.com.
https://onefc.com/news/kade-ruotolo-to-defend-lightweight-submission-grappling-belt-against-fabricio-andrey-at-the-inner-circle-on-june-26/
Helena Crevar will face Paige Ivette Clymer in a 10-minute openweight submission grappling contest at The Inner Circle in Bangkok on July 17. Crevar, 19, is a No-Gi World Champion and trains with John Danaher, aiming for a ONE World Title shot after her January debut performance.
https://onefc.com/news/helena-crevar-returns-to-face-paige-ivette-clymer-in-submission-grappling-action-at-the-inner-circle-on-july-17/
Gilbert Burns has signed with UFC BJJ and will compete in grappling for the promotion. A debut is expected in the second half of 2026.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/441855/hes-back-gilbert-burns-signs-with-ufc-bjj-grappling-debut-expected-later-this-year
Shoya Ishiguro is a Japanese grappler and BJJ black belt who competed for Carpe Diem and Bonsai and started his own academy, Arta BJJ, in 2026. He has earned multiple podium finishes in IBJJF championships, including 1st place at the 2024 IBJJF Asian Championship.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/shoya-ishiguro
Fight 2 Win 313 took place in Phoenix, Arizona on May 2, 2026, with a high finishing rate and several notable armbars. The article provides the full results list from the event, including wins by Metcalf, DeLos Santos, Thomas Jr., and many others.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-313-phoenix-full-results-and-highlights/
Fabricio Andrey has been booked to challenge Kade Ruotolo for the ONE Championship lightweight submission grappling title at ONE: The Inner Circle on June 26, 2026. Ruotolo is the reigning champion and has more experience with the promotion.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-andrey-to-challenge-kade-ruotolo-for-lightweight-title-at-one-the-inner-circle/
This is a personal reflection on the early days of UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the mentors who shaped the author, and the lessons learned over two decades on the mats. It emphasizes learning by showing up, staying curious, and focusing on fundamentals.
https://jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/reflections-on-my-early-days
The piece highlights an approach to passing the open guard taught at Winter Camp 2026 with Severin Zemp. It is published by BJJ Globetrotters.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-being-low-approach-to-pass-open-guard-with-severin-zemp/
Demetrious Johnson is stepping away from Jiu-Jitsu competition and exhibitions, focusing on other projects. He says he has no calling to compete in Jiu-Jitsu right now and plans to train less.
https://jitsmagazine.com/demetrious-johnson-steps-away-from-jiu-jitsu-competition/
Mica Galvao announced that BJJ College will be disbanded and replaced by Mika Jiu-Jitsu amid recent allegations against his father Melqui Galvao. He published a statement against harassment and noted a leadership change following Melqui's arrest, with the IBJJF issuing a permanent ban to Melqui.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mica-galvao-announces-end-of-bjj-college-after-allegations-against-melqui/