Nick Rodriguez and Ffion Davies were added to UFC BJJ 9, boosting the lineup. UFC BJJ 8 was hit with another injury as Enrico Said pulled out and Manuel Ribamar steps in.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/443796/cji-champ-nick-rodriguez-ffion-davies-added-to-ufc-bjj-9-late-injury-hits-ufc-bjj-8-again
Mikey Musumeci criticizes IBJJF rules and argues they incentivize strategy over fighting. He cites a recent match involving Jackson Nagai to illustrate how the scoring can affect aggression, noting that fighters often rely on advantages rather than engaging. The comments were shared in an interview linked from Overdogs podcast.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mikey-musumeci-criticizes-ibjjf-rules-nobody-actually-wants-to-fight/
Diogo Reis, the 24-year-old ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is set to face Yuki Takahashi at ONE Fight Night 43 in Bangkok. The piece reviews his 2025 title-winning run and his ascent in ONE Championship.
https://onefc.com/features/the-rise-of-an-apex-predator-reliving-diogo-reis-dominant-one-championship-run-ahead-of-one-fight-night-43/
The Lewes Grappling Club in East Sussex, UK is highlighted as an affiliated academy. The club is newly opened with 10-15 members and is growing slowly.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-affiliated-academy-lewes-grappling-club-uk/
Brazilian outlets report that Melqui Galvao is alleged to have been making calls to former students from prison. The article notes that details remain thin, with the case still developing and no updates on the legal process.
https://jitsmagazine.com/melqui-galvao-reportedly-caught-making-calls-to-students-from-prison/
Submission Card Game reimagines Jiu-Jitsu as a tabletop experience inspired by rolling, using cards based on submissions and transitions. The game aims for quick learning and playful competition rather than deep technical instruction.
https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-card-game-takes-jiu-jitsu-in-a-whole-new-direction/
Kron Gracie discussed his relationship with his father Rickson Gracie and how it was affected by his fight with Cub Swanson. He noted that his father offered advice he sometimes disagreed with, including boxing and front kicks, which Kron felt would not work for him. The article references a full interview uploaded to Kron Gracie's YouTube channel where he explains Rickson's lack of communication after the Swanson fight in 2019.
https://jitsmagazine.com/kron-gracie-reveals-rickson-didnt-speak-to-him-after-cub-swanson-fight/
UFC BJJ 8 will feature a replacement title bout after Bianca Basilio withdraws due to surgery. Sabrina Gondim steps in on short notice to face Cassia Moura for the bantamweight title.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/443293/short-notice-ufc-bjj-8-books-new-replacement-title-bout
A doctor and a third-degree black belt explain why training while sick can delay recovery and risk spreading illness. The piece recommends resting when genuinely unwell and outlines safer steps to return to the mats.
https://jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/should-you-train-bjj-when-youre-sick-doctor-and-black-belt-explains
The piece analyzes Khamzat Chimaev’s first defeat at UFC 328 and explores potential next moves, including a possible move up to light heavyweight and a clash with Paulo Costa as a comeback challenge.
https://mmamania.com/ufc-328-live-stream-fight-card-start-time-how-to-watch/443055/monday-morning-hangover-whats-next-for-khamzat-chimaev-after-suffering-first-defeat-at-ufc-328
ADCC announced the World Championship 2026 will be held at Tauron Arena Kraków on September 12-13, 2026. The event will feature top no-gi grapplers across weight divisions and the absolute division.
https://adcombat.com/adcc-world-championship-2026-announced/
ONE Fight Night 43 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok will feature MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and grappling bouts, broadcast on Prime Video. The article lists five reasons to watch, including Tang Kai vs Shamil Gasanov for the title and other rising contenders like Ortikov and Reis.
https://onefc.com/features/5-reasons-to-watch-one-fight-night-43-tang-vs-gasanov-on-may-15/
Helena Crevar is set to face Paige Ivette in an openweight bout at ONE: The Inner Circle on July 17, 2026. The matchup follows Crevar's ONE Championship debut earlier this year, which ended with a quick Estima lock finish.
https://jitsmagazine.com/helena-crevar-returns-against-paige-ivette-at-one-the-inner-circle/
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/winter-camp-2026-using-half-guard-for-sweeps-and-getting-on-top-with-tobias-huber/
Thug Trials 3 took place on May 9, 2026 in Florida, with several submission finishes and a main card featuring top grapplers. The article lists the results, including Lovato Jr defeating Rocha and multiple other decisions and submissions.
https://jitsmagazine.com/thug-trials-3-full-results-and-highlights/
Kaynan Duarte has been booked to challenge Yuri Simoes for the vacant ADCC 2026 superfight title. The match is set for the ADCC 2026 event, with FloGrappling carrying the live coverage on September 12–13, 2026.
https://jitsmagazine.com/kaynan-duarte-vs-yuri-simoes-booked-for-adcc-2026-superfight/
Fight 2 Win 314 took place in Las Vegas on May 8, 2026, delivering multiple highlight moments and finishers. The article lists full results, including Nick Ortiz’s submission, Brittany Reyes’s kneebar, and Jerry Shapiro’s arm-triangle finish.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-314-las-vegas-full-results-and-highlights/
Mica Galvao revealed Mika Jiu-Jitsu plans are on hold amid fallout from his father’s arrest and related disruptions to his teams. He expressed support for victims and said he may revisit the project in the future.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mica-galvao-announces-plans-for-mika-jiu-jitsu-are-on-hold/
A video of Sean Strickland grappling sparked strong reactions ahead of UFC 328. Fans debated Strickland's ability to defend takedowns against Khamzat Chimaev.
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/05/07/fans-say-to-bet-the-house-on-khamzat-chimaev-after-watching-sean-strickland-grapple-ufc-middleweight/
ONE Championship hosts The Inner Circle and ONE Friday Fights 153 in Bangkok with 14 matchups across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The article previews results and highlights for every bout, including the main event between Adam Sor Dechapan and Enzo Clarisse.
https://onefc.com/news/the-inner-circle-and-one-friday-fights-153-results-and-highlights-for-every-match/