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Jits Magazine recaps the IBJJF No-Gi Brazilian Championship (Brasileiro) 2026, held June 27–28, listing men’s and women’s division winners and medalists.
Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu podcast focused on practical training and mindset topics, including how to keep BJJ fun, build a dependable game that still grows, stay coachable on frustrating days, and why techniques can disappear during live r
Jiu Jitsu Lou is a weekly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast hosted by Lou Temlett, featuring interviews with grapplers and community figures across the UK and worldwide.
Owen Jones reflects on his ONE Fight Night 44 submission grappling win over Fabricio Andrey, describing the key moments in their split-decision match.
Liz Carmouche submitted Viviane Araujo with a tight guillotine choke in the second round at PFL San Diego, turning a failed double-leg attempt into a swift finish from the jump-guard position.
Asu Almabayev pulled off a rare third-round Suloev stretch submission at UFC Baku on Paramount+, finishing flyweight Charles Johnson with a leg stretch after controlling him across all three rounds.
UK rapper Tinie Tempah says Hollywood actor Tom Hardy got him into jiu-jitsu, sharing that Hardy encouraged him to train with a group that includes former Armed Forces practitioners.
Stephan Kesting breaks down two “rolling backtake” attacks that come from side control, showing how to unexpectedly reach back control without relying on the usual armlocks or chokes.
FloGrappling previews the 2026 CBJJ Brasileiro No-Gi Championship, highlighting the event’s Grand Slam importance and listing notable black-belt competitors entered across the men’s and women’s divisions.
Swedish Atos-linked black belt Marlon Tajik profile highlights his rise through IBJJF and ADCC-Europe/Trials success, including double gold as a 2025 brown belt at IBJJF Europe No-Gi and World No-Gi.
Craig Jones has announced that B-Team Jiu-Jitsu is returning with a brand-new academy as its headquarters.
Jitsmagazine reviews an inflatable drop-stitch grappling mat marketed as a firm, gym-like training surface that inflates in about 90 seconds and folds into a duffel bag.
FloGrappling’s Grappling Bulletin recaps recent developments in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including the conclusion of the 2026 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials and its champions heading to Worlds, results from the ADCC Dallas Open, and a roundup of other major happenings
Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita extended her undefeated MMA run with a first-round submission victory over Melissa Mullins at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, tapping her seconds after threatening from a high guard and swinging for an armbar.
Ben Eddy suffered what’s being described as the biggest illegal slam of his career during the ADCC Dallas–Fort Worth Open 2026 Absolute division.
Beatriz Mesquita, a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu star, improved to 3-0 in the UFC by submitting Irina Alekseeva with an armbar at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs.
Daily Brief
Owen Jones beat Fabricio Andrey by split decision in a featherweight submission grappling bout at ONE Fight Night 44 in Bangkok, using strong guard retention and leg-lock attacks to edge a dangerous opponent. The new episode of Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu focuses on keeping training enjoyable, managing comparison and pressure, and staying calm when progress feels slow.