Raimundo Ítalo Pereira de Almeida, commonly known as Italo Almeida, is a professional grappler and a black belt under Carlson Gracie Júnior. He has won multiple titles, including the 2026 CBJJ Brazilian National Championship and the 2025 Abu Dhabi World Pro as a brown belt.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/italo-almeida
Thiago Muñoz Ortiz is an Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler and black belt under Edson Ortiz, representing the Ortiz Martial Arts Academy. He rose to prominence after winning a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi World Pro as a brown belt (2024) and has notable IBJJF results, including a 2025 Pan-Pacific Championship win.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/thiago-ortiz
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/
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/
Shoya Ishiguro is a Japanese grappler and BJJ black belt who competed for Carpe Diem and Bonsai and started his own academy, Arta BJJ, in 2026. He has earned multiple podium finishes in IBJJF championships, including 1st place at the 2024 IBJJF Asian Championship.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/shoya-ishiguro
Brenda Larissa, a former member of Melqui Galvao's academy, publicly alleged years of abuse by Galvao starting when she was 12. The disclosure follows Galvao's arrest in Brazil and highlights alleged abuse across multiple victims.
https://jitsmagazine.com/brenda-larissa-comes-forward-with-abuse-allegations-against-melqui-galvao/
Jeff Curran recalls a key Pedro Sauer lesson that 'things can always get worse' and how it kept him focused during tough times. He explains his Jeff Curran Invitational and the athletes-first philosophy behind JCI.
https://graciemag.com/the-fundamental-jiu-jitsu-lesson-that-jeff-curran-learned-from-master-pedro-sauer/
Gustavo Ogawa is a Brazilian grappler featured in BJJ Heroes, with a detailed biography and competition history. The article highlights his lineage, AOJ association, and notable IBJJF results.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/gustavo-ogawa
William Wilson is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and Carlson Gracie Association black belt. The article notes his European Championship win in 2026 and outlines his grappling background and career milestones.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/william-wilson
Melquizael Galvão was arrested in Manaus on Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault against his female students. The report notes he is regarded by many as the greatest jiu-jitsu coach in Brazil.
https://telecomasia.net/news/mma/famous-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-coach-arrested-on-suspicion-of-sexual-assault
Garry Tonon has been released by ONE Championship after almost nine years with the organization. He leaves with a 9-2 MMA record and 8 finishes, and future options include pursuing opportunities in promotions like PFL or the UFC, or returning to professional grappling.
https://jitsmagazine.com/garry-tonon-released-by-one-championship
Alex Enriquez earned the Philippines’ first gold at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, defeating Lee Yeonji 5-0 in the women’s -63kg final. The UFC BJJ fighter previously won the 2023 IBJJF World Championship no-gi.
https://spin.ph/multisport/ufc-bjj-fighter-wins-first-gold-for-ph-in-asian-beach-games-a795-20260423
Renato Canuto has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission after testing positive for Modafinil in his March 13, 2026 bout. He says he did not knowingly use a banned substance and will cooperate with the Commission while the investigation continues.
https://jitsmagazine.com/renato-canuto-suspended-for-positive-test
Kayla Harrison discusses the IJF ban on leg grabs in Judo and calls it political. She notes how the rule change affected national teams, including Cuba, and reflects on traditional styles in Japan.
https://jitsmagazine.com/kayla-harrison-opens-up-about-banning-leg-grabs-in-judo-its-political
Diego Pato Oliveira, a BJJ black belt from Manaus, is a top featherweight grappler competing in gi and no-gi. In 2021 he won IBJJF World no-gi, Pan no-gi, and Pan championships.
https://flocollege.com/people/6749273/article
Juan Zea Gomez, an 18-year BJJ practitioner and digital nomad, discusses how travel and Jiu Jitsu shaped his life, including training across Brazil and Asia. He shares how the sport connects him with locals, cultures, and new opportunities on his journeys.
https://bjjglobetrotters.com/featured-traveller-juan-zea-gomez-bjj-globetrotters
Izaak Michell was confronted live by an Australian news channel about recent allegations and an arrest warrant. He was later located in Australia, with footage of the confrontation uploaded to the 10 News YouTube channel.
https://jitsmagazine.com/izaak-michell-confronted-about-allegations-live-on-australian-news-channel
A profile of the longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor nicknamed the 'Father of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Canada' who has taught for nearly three decades. The article was posted and updated on March 24, 2026.
https://msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/father-of-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-in-canada-marks-nearly-3-decades-of-teaching/vi-AA1ZgQr2
Kenta Iwamoto makes his ONE Championship debut against Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 42 in Bangkok. The Japanese grappler is known for a dynamic submission grappling style and has trained with top camps.
https://onefc.com/features/5-things-to-know-about-kenta-iwamoto-before-his-one-debut-against-dante-leon-at-one-fight-night-42