Mica Galvao won the IBJJF Crown middleweight title with a 4-2 final victory over Andy Murasaki. Renzo Gracie took an equity stake in UJITSU and joined the platform as Global Ambassador and Strategic Partner.
Renzo Gracie Takes Equity Stake in UJITSU and Becomes Global Ambassador
Renzo Gracie has become a shareholder in UJITSU and will serve as its Global Ambassador and Strategic Partner. The partnership was announced at a seminar and open mat in Abu Dhabi on November 8, 2026.
Gordon Ryan Says Established BJJ Competitors Are Too Arrogant to Study His Instructionals
Gordon Ryan says many established competitors coast on familiar techniques instead of studying and adapting. He argues that younger grapplers are adopting modern systems, while copying broad ideas without mastering technical details limits results.
Mica Galvao Wins IBJJF Crown Middleweight Title
Mica Galvao defeated Andy Murasaki 4-2 in the final to win the IBJJF Crown middleweight title. He had trained only a few days per week in the month leading up to the event.
Mica Galvao wins 2026 IBJJF Crown in return to competition
Mica Galvao beat three opponents in one day, including Andy Murasaki in the final, to win the 2026 IBJJF Crown. Sarah Galvao also won her division, becoming a back-to-back Crown champion.
Renzo Gracie takes equity stake in UJITSU and joins as global ambassador
Renzo Gracie has taken an equity stake in UJITSU and joined the UAE-founded jiu-jitsu platform as Global Ambassador and Strategic Partner. The partnership was announced at a free Abu Dhabi event attended by more than 250 practitioners.
Ryan Hall Says Many Grapplers Overestimate Their Work Ethic
Ryan Hall says honest self-assessment, thoughtful training and listening to feedback are essential to improvement. He argues competition exposes whether athletes have prepared fully, while effort quality matters more than years spent training.
Rana Willink Recalls How She and Her Siblings Resisted Jiu-Jitsu as Kids
Rana Willink says she and her siblings cried when their father, Jocko Willink, took them to jiu-jitsu as children. A jiu-jitsu camp later helped bring her back to the sport, which she eventually pursued on her own.
Fedor Emelianenko Open to Sambo Exhibition with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fedor Emelianenko said he is willing to take part in a Sambo exhibition match with Khabib Nurmagomedov if Khabib agrees. Emelianenko suggested the International Sambo Federation could initiate the event, potentially at the World Championships.
Raul Rosas Jr. Replaces Dillon Danis Against Colby Covington at Hype FC
Raul Rosas Jr. accepted a short-notice submission-only match against Colby Covington after Dillon Danis withdrew. The bout is scheduled for Nov. 3 at Pala Pellicone in Rome.
Tye Ruotolo Submits Christian Lee to Win ONE Lightweight MMA Title
Tye Ruotolo submitted Christian Lee in 2:08 in Bangkok to win ONE’s lightweight MMA title in his third professional fight. The victory made Ruotolo a champion in both MMA and submission grappling.
Owen Livesay Says BJJ Should Improve Training Discipline and Athletic Preparation
Owen Livesay criticized what he sees as lax training habits in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and urged greater emphasis on athletic preparation. He also said matches without leg locks can be more entertaining.
Owen Livesey Criticizes BJJ Training Habits and Match Rules
On Combat Performance Nutrition, Owen Livesey criticized skipped warm-ups and dismissing athleticism after a loss. He also argued that no-gi matches without leg locks make for better viewing.
BJJ Practitioner Arrested After Alleged Assaults on Two Women in Rio de Janeiro
Police in Rio de Janeiro arrested 32-year-old Lucas Portela Fontana Gomes after two women were allegedly assaulted in a residential building. He faces attempted femicide charges; the 81-year-old resident remained hospitalized in stable condition, and the case is under investigation.
Victor Hugo Submits Devhonte Johnson in 95 Seconds at ONE Fight Night 49
Victor Hugo submitted Devhonte Johnson with a rear-naked choke in 1:35 at ONE Fight Night 49 in Bangkok. The win gave Hugo a 2-1 edge in their head-to-head series.
Tye Ruotolo Wins ONE Lightweight MMA Title With First-Round Submission of Christian Lee
Tye Ruotolo says he planned to finish Christian Lee in the first round, despite battling sickness during fight week. He also discussed his training, possible future MMA bouts and a potential move to welterweight.
ONE Fight Night 49 MMA and Submission Grappling Results
Lee Seung Cheol submitted Nazareth Lalthazuala, Magdalena Czaban and Ilmadi Israilov won unanimous decisions, and Victor Hugo submitted Devhonte Johnson at ONE Fight Night 49 in Bangkok on November 6.