Israel’s cadet and junior teams closed the Abu Dhabi Cadet and Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships with four more No-Gi podium finishes, including gold for Guy Torres and bronze for Tamir Naim, plus silver medals for Shalev Snir and Eden Gamliel.
ADCC 2026’s roster has been updated, and the promotion is set to look different as reigning double champion Adele Fornarino is no longer listed after taking a spot in UFC BJJ’s upcoming flyweight tournament—another sign that elite no-gi athletes are increasing
Hereford Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its sister gym in York, Pennsylvania raised more than $26,000 for cancer research through the Tap Cancer Out initiative.
JitsMagazine recaps BJJ Stars 19 held on July 31, featuring a Masters absolute tournament and multiple superfights.
ONE Championship has announced four contests for ONE Fight Night 47, featuring three MMA matchups plus a submission grappling clash between Rafael Lovato Jr.
UFC has announced that flyweight contender Allan Nascimento has died at 34 after being found unresponsive following an apparent heart attack in his sleep.
Arman Tsarukyan defended a grappling title at Hype: Armenia with an early takedown and dominant control against Ankit Baiyanpuria, transitioning to an armbar that forced a quick tap.
Atos BJJ OnDemand shares a short vlog from Mateusz Szczecinski at Atos HQ, showing him teaching ankle-lock tricks and training for his upcoming ADCC Trials.
Nicky Rodriguez will face Mason Fowler again for the UFC BJJ light-heavyweight title at UFC BJJ 11 on September 24, 2026.
Fight 2 Win 322 in Fresno delivered a full slate of finishes and submission work, highlighted by Manuel Plascencia’s kesa gatame pressure and tap, Jesse Vazquez’s toehold-to-kneebar finish, and Richie Storelee’s tight gi choke in the main event.
Daniel Hortegas joined a police tactics and self-defense workshop at the Norcross Police Department in Georgia with Roan “Jucão” Carneiro and Rodrigo “Artilheiro,” as part of police training programs aimed at improving officer control and defensive skills.
Jacob Rodriguez returned after more than 17 months away, earning a decision win over Vagner Rocha at Karate Combat 62 on July 25.
FloGrappling’s Grappling Bulletin recaps key recent and upcoming jiu-jitsu highlights, including AOJ winning the overall team title at the IBJJF Kids Pans and Icaro Moreno taking his eighth Kids Pans gold, Taylor Pearman replacing Izaak Michell at ADCC Worlds
Giovanah Oliveira da Silva is profiled as an Almeida Jiu-Jitsu black belt, listing her lineage, weight class, favorite guards, and a highlights sheet of major IBJJF and CBJJ accomplishments.
ADCC World Championships 2026 made two major adjustments to its competitor lineup.
Paraguayan BJJ athlete Sergio Villasanti won three straight gold medals during a Brazil tour, starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and continuing through the Rio Winter International Open (gi) and Rio Winter International Open No-Gi.
Daily Brief
Israel finished the Abu Dhabi Cadet and Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships with four more No-Gi podiums, led by Guy Torres’ under-62 kg gold. Tamir Naim, Shalev Snir, and Eden Gamliel also medaled as the team placed second in the overall No-Gi standings.
Upcoming events: ADCC US Open in Austin, IBJJF San Diego Summer Open, IBJJF Chicago Summer Open, and NAGA events in Round Rock and Rochester.