BJJ Stars 19 will feature its first Master absolute tournament with 16 competitors over 30 years old. The card also includes superfights, plus the female matchup Giovanna Carneiro vs. Livia Barasine as the sole women’s bout.
https://jitsmagazine.com/star-studded-master-absolute-tournament-announced-for-bjj-stars-19/
Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum are set to clash in a grappling match on August 8. The piece sits among UFC-related coverage and notes continued Brazilian MMA action.
https://sherdog.com/news/news/Junior-dos-Santos-Fabricio-Werdum-to-clash-in-grappling-match-on-Aug-8-201348
The IBJJF World Championship 2026 runs May 28–31, with a full preview of all 17 regular weight classes. The article highlights favorites and dark horses across divisions and mentions key athletes competing for titles.
https://jitsmagazine.com/ibjjf-world-championship-2026-full-preview/
Jaqueline Amorim discusses how switching gyms and refining her camp helped her prepare for her UFC Macau matchup after a recent loss. She emphasizes focusing on detail and grappling while aiming to rebound with a win and climb back toward the Top 15.
https://ufc.com/news/jaqueline-amorim-tired-seeing-red-ufc-macau-strawweight
UFC BJJ 9 features Mason Fowler defending the light heavyweight title against Devhonte Johnson in the main event. The card also includes Gilbert Burns in his UFC BJJ debut and appearances by Nick Rodriguez, Ffion Davies, Bella Mir, and others.
https://ufc.com/news/ufc-bjj-9-fowler-vs-johnson-fight-card
Maria Raniele Alencar Lima, known as Maria Alencar, is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with the Atos team who rose to prominence by winning IBJJF World and Pan Championships in colored belts and later earned her black belt in 2025. She joined Atos in 2025 after developing early as a standout competitor and is noted for multiple podium finishes in major IBJJF events.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/maria-alencar
Fabricio Werdum will compete against Junior Dos Santos in a trilogy grappling match at Kings Championship on August 8, 2026. The matchup shifts from MMA to grappling, highlighting Werdum's grappling credentials and the long-running rivalry between the Heavyweights.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-vs-junior-dos-santos-trilogy-fight-booked-as-a-grappling-match/
Former UFC champions Fabricio Werdum and Junior dos Santos are set to compete in a grappling match at Kings Championship on August 8 in Florianópolis, Brazil. The bout will be their third meeting, fought under grappling rules.
https://mmafighting.com/latest-news/490910/junior-dos-santos-vs-fabricio-werdum-grappling-match-announced-for-august-in-brazil
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/