Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set for a trilogy grappling bout in Florianópolis, Brazil on August 8. The match will be contested as a grappling bout, not MMA.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/446418/ufc-legends-junior-dos-santos-vs-fabricio-werdum-booked-for-trilogy-match-in-brazil
Owen Jones will replace Kade Ruotolo to face Fabricio Andrey at ONE Fight Night 44 on June 26, 2026, with the bout moved to featherweight. This change shifts Ruotolo's title challenge consideration and aligns the weight with both fighters' ADCC division.
https://jitsmagazine.com/owen-jones-replaces-kade-ruotolo-against-fabricio-andrey-at-one-fight-night-44/
Mario Lopez has been promoted to brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after winning the IBJJF Master North American Championship. He represents Gracie Barra and clinched the title with a mix of points and a submission in Master 5 lightweight division.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mario-lopez-promoted-to-brown-belt-after-winning-ibjjf-master-north-american-championship/
Fabricio Andrey will face Owen Jones at ONE Fight Night 44 in Bangkok on June 26 after Kade Ruotolo withdrew due to injury. The bout is a featherweight submission grappling clash broadcast on Prime Video from Lumpinee Stadium.
https://onefc.com/news/kade-ruotolo-out-fabricio-andrey-to-face-owen-jones-at-one-fight-night-44/
Alex Liscano is a professional grappler and a jiu-jitsu black belt under Sebastian Lalli, competing for Checkmat in the IBJJF circuit and earning multiple medals. The biography covers his early life, training path across several teams, and a World Championship title in 2025.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/alex-liscano
The 2026 IBJJF World Championships (Mundials) run May 28–31, 2026 in Long Beach, California. FloGrappling will stream the event live, with a YouTube livestream likely for earlier matches.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/446352/mundials-2026-ibjjf-world-championships-day-1-4-bjj-results-live-stream-video-highlights
Enoque Sarah de Lima Galvao, Melqui Galvao’s brother, has been arrested in Brazil on May 26, 2026, per initial reports from G1. The case involves the DEPCA investigation and alleges serious crimes including rape and sexual harassment of minors, with ties to the BJJ academy run by Melqui.
https://jitsmagazine.com/melqui-galvaos-brother-enoque-also-arrested-in-brazil/
Fight 2 Win 316 took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 23, 2026, featuring top Brazilian grapplers. The event results include Willson Bueno defeating Otavio Nalati by submission and Kaua Gabriel defeating Mayram Maquine by submission.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-316-sao-paulo-full-results-and-highlights/
The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) announced Season 10 in 2027 will double its roster to 8 teams, totaling about 40 competitors (more with alternates). Two shows will be streamed weekly and multiple weight classes will run simultaneously, though playoff structure details remain to be confirmed.
https://jitsmagazine.com/pgf-roster-doubles-in-size-amid-big-changes-for-season-10-in-2027/
Gilbert Burns will compete in UFC BJJ for the first time, facing Horlando Monteiro on June 4 as the co-main event of UFC BJJ 9. Burns recently retired from MMA after a five-fight skid, highlighting his long‑standing jiu-jitsu career.
https://mmafighting.com/ufc/489916/gilbert-burns-gets-opponent-date-set-for-ufc-bjj-debut
The piece argues UFC BJJ is adopting exploitative pay formats used by IBJJF and ADCC. It notes UFC BJJ Opens will charge competitors and compares fees to major events, framing it as a strategic, revenue-driven move.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/446055/ufc-bjj-criticized-ibjjfs-exploitative-pay-and-now-dana-white-co-are-copying-them
Gilbert Burns will return to professional Jiu-Jitsu to face Horlando Monteiro at UFC BJJ 9 on June 4, 2026. The veteran grappler previously dominated major championships and this match marks his return after years focusing on MMA.
https://jitsmagazine.com/gilbert-burns-makes-jiu-jitsu-return-against-horlando-monteiro-at-ufc-bjj-9/
The piece spotlights top colored belt athletes to watch at the 2026 IBJJF World Championship, including reigning champions and rising stars. It outlines notable competitors across divisions and suggests who may medal.
https://flograppling.com/articles/15927051-top-colored-belt-athletes-to-watch-at-the-2026-ibjjf-worlds
UFC BJJ plans to host its first open tournaments in 2026, expanding beyond professional MMA and Jiu-Jitsu. The article suggests the format could serve as a talent-scouting opportunity while remaining distinct from major shows.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-bjj-announces-first-ever-open-tournaments-in-2026/
UFC BJJ 8 at Meta APEX featured multiple bouts with title defenses and several finishes, including Crelinsten's submission win and Thompson's late-armbar finish. The event also included Bakytov vs David ending in a majority draw and Krikorian winning by decision.
https://ufc.com/news/ufc-bjj-8-results-musumeci-vs-dantzler-winners-recaps-interviews
Mikey Musumeci and Cassia Moura defended their UFC BJJ 8 belts, with Musumeci winning despite a staph infection. Moura secured a rear-naked choke victory in the co-main, defending her bantamweight title.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/445260/infected-mikey-musumeci-cassia-moura-score-submissions-to-defend-belts-at-ufc-bjj-8-videos
Raimundo Ítalo Pereira de Almeida, commonly known as Italo Almeida, is a professional grappler and a black belt under Carlson Gracie Júnior. He has won multiple titles, including the 2026 CBJJ Brazilian National Championship and the 2025 Abu Dhabi World Pro as a brown belt.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/italo-almeida
Thiago Muñoz Ortiz is an Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler and black belt under Edson Ortiz, representing the Ortiz Martial Arts Academy. He rose to prominence after winning a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi World Pro as a brown belt (2024) and has notable IBJJF results, including a 2025 Pan-Pacific Championship win.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/thiago-ortiz
UFC BJJ 8 took place on May 21, 2026, with multiple submissions and a few decisions highlighted in the results. The report lists the full results and notes that the event replay is available on the promotion’s official YouTube channel.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-bjj-8-full-results-and-highlights/
The author uses The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s DON'T PANIC as a metaphor for staying calm on the mat. The piece argues that calm, tactical thinking—rather than panicking—helps you escape bad positions and apply skills in real-life situations.
https://grapplearts.com/dont-panic-jiu-jitsu-advice-from-an-alien-book/