Mason Fowler will defend his light-heavyweight UFC BJJ title against Devhonte Johnson at UFC BJJ 9 on June 4, 2026. The article notes Fowler's prior title defenses and Johnson's championship history, including Johnson's IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2021, with the event announcement confirming the match.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mason-fowler-to-defend-title-against-devhonte-johnson-at-ufc-bjj-9/
UFC BJJ 8 takes place May 21, 2026, and this article provides a full card preview including title fights and superfights. It highlights Musumeci vs Dantzler as the main event and notes live coverage on UFC Fight Pass. The piece also covers Moura vs Gondim and other matchups with likely paths to victory.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-bjj-8-musumeci-vs-dantzler-full-card-preview/
Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu champion Jassim Alhatem refused to shake Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor's hand at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam podium. He defended the moment, saying Muslims must have a principle and that there is no separation between sports and politics.
https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/kuwaiti-muslim-jiu-jitsu-champion-refuses-israeli-athlete-handshake
UFC BJJ 8 will stream free on YouTube with results and video highlights for a card headlined by Mikey Musumeci's bantamweight title defense against Kevin Dantzler. The event also features Cassia Moura vs Sabrina Gondim and several other BJJ matchups.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/444937/ufc-bjj-8-free-live-stream-results-video-highlights-musumeci-vs-dantzler
Dillon Danis is returning to wrestling to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event at RAF 10 on June 13, 2026. Chimaev is a three-time Swedish national champion, and the piece notes Danis’s grappling background and MMA experience.
https://jitsmagazine.com/dillon-danis-returns-to-wrestling-to-face-khamzat-chimaev-at-raf-10/
United World Wrestling has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Smoothcomp to collaborate on event management systems, competition software, and digital solutions for grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA. The agreement covers potential integration with Smoothcomp’s platform and UWW systems, and includes piloting events and development projects.
https://uww.org/article/uww-signs-mou-smoothcomp-grappling-amateur-mma
Finishers: Money In The Bank 3 vs 3 occurred on May 16, 2026, featuring men's and women's 3-on-3 tournaments run under EBI rules and a superfight for the welterweight title. Finishers Wolf Pack won the men's tournament, while Team Bangarang claimed the women’s title after decisive submissions in the final.
https://jitsmagazine.com/finishers-money-in-the-bank-3-vs-3-full-results-and-highlights/
Jits Magazine reports Submission Hunter Pro 103 will host a $5,000 grand prix with eight featherweights and first-round matchups. The lineup was revealed on the promotion’s Instagram, promising action from the start.
https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-5000-tournament-at-submission-hunter-pro-103/
Tang Kai defended his ONE Featherweight MMA World Title with a fourth-round TKO. Diogo Reis dominated a 10-minute grappling match, and Aslamjon Ortikov moved closer to the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai title.
https://onefc.com/news/my-best-one-is-coming-tang-kai-diogo-reis-and-aslamjon-ortikov-reflect-on-massive-wins-at-one-fight-night-43/
The piece argues that every Jiu Jitsu practitioner should compete at least once. It contends that competition exposes honest aspects of your technique and mindset, providing valuable lessons regardless of the outcome.
https://jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/why-you-should-compete-at-least-once-in-bjj
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-countering-armbar-counters-with-zach-gardner/
Fight 2 Win 315 took place in Los Angeles on May 15, 2026, with multiple submission finishes throughout the night. The card featured notable results including Clifton Teshima, Rafael Feitosa, and Roman Puga securing submissions.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-315-los-angeles-full-results-and-highlights/
ONE Championship's Inner Circle event returns to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok on May 15 with a stacked card featuring Reug Reug Kane vs Malykhin and Kade Ruotolo's return. The piece outlines five key questions about matchups, title implications, and comebacks that could shape the event's outcome.
https://onefc.com/features/5-burning-questions-ahead-of-the-inner-circle-on-may-15/
ONE Championship kicks off its monthly tripleheader with The Inner Circle and ONE Friday Fights 154 in Bangkok. The article previews main events and notable returns, and directs readers to results and video highlights from every match.
https://onefc.com/news/the-inner-circle-and-one-friday-fights-154-results-and-highlights-for-every-match/
Diogo Reis defeated Yuki Takahashi by unanimous decision in a bantamweight submission grappling bout. Fabio Henrique stopped Yosuke Saruta in the second round and Lito Adiwang finished Eko Saputra in 34 seconds of round one in bantamweight MMA.
https://onefc.com/news/one-fight-night-43-mma-and-submission-grappling-results-baby-shark-henrique-and-adiwang-dominate/
The article covers Fight 2 Win 315 in Los Angeles on May 15, 2026, outlining multiple submission finishes and decisions. It notes Rafael Feitosa’s dramatic finish and Clifton Teshima’s ankle-lock victory in the main event, and provides a full list of match results from the card.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-325-los-angeles-full-results-and-highlights/
Diogo Reis defeated Yuki Takahashi by unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15, 2026, moving up a weight class. The two-time ADCC world champion dominated with takedowns and back control, while Reis fought without a cornerman after his coach was arrested.
https://jitsmagazine.com/diogo-reis-wins-decision-over-yuki-takahashi-at-one-fight-night-43/
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
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
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