Jacob Rodriguez Wins Comeback Match Against Vagner Rocha
Jacob Rodriguez returned after more than 17 months away, earning a decision win over Vagner Rocha at Karate Combat 62 on July 25.
Jacob Rodriguez returned after more than 17 months away, earning a decision win over Vagner Rocha at Karate Combat 62 on July 25.
FloGrappling’s Grappling Bulletin recaps key recent and upcoming jiu-jitsu highlights, including AOJ winning the overall team title at the IBJJF Kids Pans and Icaro Moreno taking his eighth Kids Pans gold, Taylor Pearman replacing Izaak Michell at ADCC Worlds
Giovanah Oliveira da Silva is profiled as an Almeida Jiu-Jitsu black belt, listing her lineage, weight class, favorite guards, and a highlights sheet of major IBJJF and CBJJ accomplishments.
Henry Akins breaks down Rickson Gracie’s “Invisible Jiu-Jitsu” with a focus on weight distribution and the idea of maintaining a constant connection to your opponent.
ADCC World Championships 2026 made two major adjustments to its competitor lineup.
Paraguayan BJJ athlete Sergio Villasanti won three straight gold medals during a Brazil tour, starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and continuing through the Rio Winter International Open (gi) and Rio Winter International Open No-Gi.
A travel report on the Brazilian jiu-jitsu scene in Hong Kong, highlighting the unusually dense concentration of academies on Hong Kong Island and describing two visits to local schools.
FloGrappling announced that its events are now available on Amazon Prime for the first time, expanding access to its jiu-jitsu and grappling content through the Prime/ FloSports distribution deal.
Finishers: Zack Edwards Memorial 2026 delivered submissions across the card on July 19, with Willow Crawford stealing the spotlight using the Lachy Lock after relentless leg attacks.
Fight 2 Win 321 (San Diego, July 18, 2026) delivered a full slate of grappling results and highlights, featuring multiple submission finishes and ADCC veterans.
Helena Crevar believes a ONE Championship title shot is within reach after dominating Paige Ivette Clymer in an openweight submission grappling match at The Inner Circle 22.
FloGrappling’s Grappling Bulletin covers a new strategic partnership between FloGrappling and ONE Championship, plus recent match highlights across major events.
MMA Mania grades the five UFC Oklahoma City rookies from the July 18 card, breaking down each debut’s key moments on the feet and—when it mattered most—on the ground.
Cageside Press recaps Chase Hooper’s grappling-focused win over Mitch Ramirez at UFC Oklahoma City, highlighting Hooper’s rapid transition to back control, body-triangle setup, and a locked rear-naked choke that forced the tap in Round 1 at 2:15.
ONE Championship’s The Inner Circle 22 in Lumpinee Stadium delivered highlight-reel action, led by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu standout Helena Crevar, who stayed perfect by outworking Paige Ivette Clymer in an openweight submission grappling battle, mounting control a
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his grappling has improved since retiring from MMA, claiming his back take, mount transitions, chokes and triangle entries, and submission defense are all better now than during his supposed peak years.
Rodolfo Vieira’s guard-passing study, originally shared in 2016, is being revisited for its lessons on posture, torso control, pressure and chaining transitions rather than relying on isolated techniques. Keanna Klay was announced as the sixth athlete in the women’s lightweight division at the 2026 IBJJF Crown, scheduled for November 8 in Long Beach, with $20,000 for each champion. Gabriel Panizza, in his first year as a black belt, has claimed the Tampa International Open title and placed third at the IBJJF American National while building an international competition record.