ADCC 2026 returns September 12–13 in Krakow, with the preview examining withdrawals, title contenders, open divisions, and likely finals across the men’s and women’s brackets.
Jose Aldo and Marlon “Chito” Vera are set to meet in a submission grappling rematch at Hype Fighting’s Ecuador event on October 4, 2026.
Pawel Jaworski scored a major upset at ONE Fight Night 47 by submitting Rafael Lovato Jr.
A reported cervical-spine injury during a no-gi match in Londrina, Brazil, has prompted a Paraná prosecutor to request a Civil Police inquiry.
The evolution of modern MMA has made elite wrestling increasingly important in determining when and how fights reach the ground.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Tayane Porfírio de Araújo accepts a three-month anti-doping sanction.
BJJ is one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world.
A no-gi BJJ match in Londrina ended with Juliano Di Pelli Machado allegedly slamming Willian Hiroyuki Masuda while Masuda was attempting a triangle, causing a C5-C6 spinal injury that required 10 hours of surgery.
ACBJJ 22 featured a strong showing from current and former UFC fighters in Istanbul.
Guilherme Cypriano is a jiu-jitsu black belt under André Vicentin, who worked extensively with Cicero Costha during his colored belt days in the sport....
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Craig Jones has offered to enter ADCC 2026 as a late replacement in the under-88kg division after Jacob Rodriguez withdrew.
UFC BJJ 10 featured two title fights and six submission finishes.
Mehemmedeli Osmanli secured a historic buggy-choke submission over Christian Strong in the TUF 34 semifinal, becoming the first fighter to land the technique in The Ultimate Fighter history.
Livia Barasine is a professional grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Fabin Rosa.
Multiple reigning ADCC champions and other major names have withdrawn from the 2026 World Championships, leaving several divisions wide open.
Daily Brief
Jitsmagazine.com reports Pawel Jaworski submitted Rafael Lovato Jr. with a lateral kneebar in under two minutes at ONE Fight Night 47. BJJTAP details a reported Paraná police inquiry after Willian Hiroyuki Masuda’s cervical-spine injury. MMA Sucka examines wrestling’s growing influence in MMA, while USADA announces Tayane Porfírio de Araújo’s three-month anti-doping sanction.
Upcoming events: Jacksonville BJJ Open, Rhode Island Grappling & BJJ Championship, and San Diego Grappling & BJJ Championship are scheduled for September 12.