Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs Signs With RAF
Real American Freestyle (RAF) has added another major name to its growing roster, signing Olympic gold medalist and wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs. The promotion announced on Thursday that Burrough…
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Mario Lopez Responds To Calls For A Jiu-Jitsu Match Against Tom Hardy
Mario Lopez recently addressed the speculations surrounding a potential Jiu-Jitsu matchup with actor Tom Hardy. Speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, which he co-hosts with Steve Kim, Lopez first …
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Olympic Boxing Medalist Tony Jeffries Says Parents Should Make Their Kids Train Jiu-Jitsu
Olympic boxing bronze medalist Tony Jeffries recently shared his thoughts on parenting, martial arts, and why he believes Jiu-Jitsu can play a major role in a child’s development. Jeffries explained t…
1 day ago
14-Year-Old Joslyn Molina Accepts ADCC 2026 Invite & Makes History
Joslyn Molina has officially accepted an invitation to compete in the under 65kg division at ADCC 2026, making her the youngest athlete ever to compete at the event. While earning a place at ADCC is a…
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FloGrappling's Prospect Of The Month, June 2026: Belal Etiabari
Belal Etiabari is our June FloGrappling Prospect of the Month! The hulking New Zealander has skyrocketed to the top in only a matter of years of training
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Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Instructors That Tell Children To Quit School To Pursue BJJ
Mikey Musumeci recently spoke out against the idea that young athletes must abandon their education in order to become elite Jiu-Jitsu competitors. During an episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast, Musum…
2 days ago
Roger Gracie: “No-Gi Is Way More Entertaining To Watch”
Roger Gracie recently explained why he believes no-gi has become more popular with spectators while gi Jiu-Jitsu remains more technical. Here is what he had to say on the topic: No-gi is so popular no…
2 days ago
A Running List Of Invites For 2026 ADCC Youth Worlds
Keep up to date on all the top youth grapplers in the world who have been invited to the ADCC Youth World Championships, going down August in Austin, TX
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2026 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Entries: Who's In For The Final Trials?
Check out all the big names entered for the ADCC Asia & Oceania Championship, with a chance to qualify for the Worlds in Poland later this year
3 days ago
Jozef Chen Explains Why He Finally Started Lifting Weights After Years Of Avoiding It
Jozef Chen recently opened up about his decision to begin strength training – after years of following a philosophy popularized by Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia. Chen explained that he spent years b…
3 days ago
ADCC Poland Promoter Says Keeping The Event In The U.S. Hurt International Growth
Mateusz Łuckiewicz, the promoter behind the upcoming ADCC World Championships in Kraków, recently shared his thoughts on ADCC’s decision to hold multiple consecutive editions in the United States and …
3 days ago
Grappling Bulletin: Polaris 37, Helena Crevar, UFC BJJ 9, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in the world of jiu-jitsu, including Polaris 37, Helena Crevar, UFC BJJ 9, & more
4 days ago
The logic of Jiu-Jitsu: conceptual teaching according to professor Fabrício Lopes
The road to a Jiu-Jitsu black belt is usually paved with exhaustive repetition and an encyclopedic accumulation of techniques,” says GMI Professor Fabrício Lopes. “However, in a sport that demands as …
4 days ago
Biohazard Founder Billy Graziadei Is A BJJ Black Belt: “I Love Training”
Billy Graziadei, founding member of Biohazard and a longtime Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, recently spoke with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra about the role Jiu-Jitsu has played throughout his life and career…
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“Take Me Down, Win $1000” Wrestling Influencer Arrested Following Alleged Florida Altercation
Georgio Poullas, the wrestling content creator known for his viral “Take Me Down, Win $1,000” challenge videos, was arrested following an alleged altercation at a bachelor party in Delray Beach, Flori…
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Michael Bisping Says RAF Offered Him $500,000 To Wrestle Tito Ortiz
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently revealed that Real American Freestyle (RAF) offered him a lucrative opportunity to step back into competition… But concerns about his health u…
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Korean Model Opens Up About Harassment During Jiu-Jitsu: “There’s Other Ways To Push”
Korean model and television personality Jinri Park recently spoke about her career, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu, and an uncomfortable experience she encountered while training. Appearing on The No…
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Daniel Cormier Says Jon Jones Has Turned Down Seven-Figure Offer For Wrestling Match
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier recently addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding a potential wrestling or grappling match with longtime rival Jon Jones… Claiming Jones has repeatedly declined…
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Chael Sonnen Shares The PED Stack He Used During His UFC Career
UFC legend Chael Sonnen recently spoke openly about his past use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). During a recent episode of his podcast, Sonnen was asked by a fan to reveal his preferred PED st…
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Active Recovery for Grapplers: Mental Hacks for Overtrained Fighters
You know the feeling. The body feels heavy before warmups even start. Small injuries stop healing properly and the very thought of another hard sparring session makes you want to cuddle up and watch P…
6 days ago
Team Polaris Defeats BJJ Stars, Helena Retains Lightweight Title
If there's one thing we've learned from the Polaris Squads format, it's that beating the home team is easier said than done.
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Merab Dvalishvili Set To Face Henry Cejudo AT RAF – In Georgia
Merab Dvalishvili will compete in front of a home crowd for the first time under the RAF banner, when he faces Henry Cejudo in the main event of RAF Georgia on July 11. Promotion officials confirmed a…
Jun 6, 2026
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares The Surprising Reason He Opened His Own Coffee Shop
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently explained how his growing coffee shop business started from a simple personal inconvenience – rather than a carefully planned investment st…
Jun 6, 2026
Roger Gracie Says Leg Locks Are Not Very Effective “In Real Fighting”
BJJ legend Roger Gracie recently shared his thoughts on heel hooks, leg locks, and the evolution of modern Jiu-Jitsu, explaining why he believes many lower-body attacks are less effective in MMA than …
Jun 5, 2026
UFC BJJ Champion Mason Fowler Says Pay Has Allowed Him To Not Have To Do Seminars
UFC BJJ light-heavyweight champion Mason Fowler recently explained how winning and holding the title has transformed his lifestyle… Allowing him to focus entirely on training rather than constantly tr…
Jun 5, 2026
What To Expect At Polaris 37: BJJ Stars vs Polaris
This isn't just another card. It's a clash between two of the most influential organizations in modern jiu-jitsu.
Jun 4, 2026
Diego “Pato” Oliveira Retires From Gi Competition After Winning 5th World Title
Diego “Pato” Oliveira has announced his retirement from gi competition, bringing an end to one of the most successful careers in modern Jiu-Jitsu. Oliveira revealed the decision after winning his fift…
Jun 4, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: IBJJF Worlds Delivers Incredible Event
Catch up on everything that is happening in the world of jiu-jitsu, including IBJJF Worlds, Diego Pato, Alliance, Polaris 37, Meregali vs Pena, & more
Jun 2, 2026
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Results. Here's Every Division Champion
See the final IBJJF Worlds 2026 results from Long Beach, including adult black belt champions, colored belt winners and every division result.
May 31, 2026
2026 IBJJF Worlds Day Three Recap: Black Belts Put On A Show In The Pyramid
The black belts turned in a history day of action, drama, and upsets at the 2026 IBJJF World Championship, setting the stage for Sunday's final matches
May 31, 2026
Livia Barasine Wins IBJJF Worlds Brown Belt Title After Rapid Rise
Livia Barasine added an adult brown belt world title to one of the fastest colored-belt climbs in recent IBJJF competition.
May 30, 2026
Iron Man MMA 28 lota ginásio, entrega grandes lutas e se consolida entre os principais eventos de MMA do Brasil
A 28ª edição do Iron Man MMA confirmou mais uma vez por que o evento é apontado como um dos principais shows de artes marciais mistas do Brasil. Realizado na última sexta-feira (29) no ginásio da AABB…
May 30, 2026
2026 IBJJF Worlds Day Two Recap: Butcher-Salazar Wins Dominant Double Gold
The women's brown belts, men's purple belts, and juvenile blue belts put on an incredible show on day two of the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach, CA
May 30, 2026
2026 IBJJF Worlds Day One Recap: Omar Nada Captures Brown Belt Double Gold
Omar Tariq Nada won double gold on the first day of the 2026 IBJJF World Championship, kicking off what promises to be a wild week of action in California
May 29, 2026
IBJJF Worlds 2026 Schedule: Full Adult Division Times
See the full IBJJF Worlds 2026 schedule for adult divisions, including black belt start times, weight classes and how to watch the 2026 IBJJF Worlds.
May 28, 2026
FloZone At IBJJF Worlds 2026 Live Stream Free
Here's how to watch FloZone live for free during the 2026 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship on FloGrappling's YouTube channel.
May 28, 2026
Mario Lopez Wins IBJJF North America Title, Earns Brown Belt
Access Hollywood star Mario Lopez wins the IBJJF North America Championship and earns his brown belt ahead of the World Championships.
May 28, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: IBJJF Worlds, UFC BJJ 8, F2W Brazil, and More
Catch up on everything that is happening in the world of jiu-jitsu, including IBJJF Worlds brackets, UFC BJJ 8, Fight to Win Brazil, and more.
May 26, 2026
IBJJF World Cheat Sheet: What To Know Ahead of The Pyramid
Get caught up on everything going on ahead of the 2026 IBJJF World Championship, including brackets, schedules, and more!
May 21, 2026
Top Colored Belt Athletes to Watch at the 2026 IBJJF Worlds
A look at the top colored belt athletes to watch at the IBJJF World Championship, including reigning champs, top names to watch, and rising stars.
May 20, 2026
FloGrappling's Prospect Of The Month, May 2026: Hazel Butcher-Salazar
Hazel Butcher-Salazar is our May FloGrappling Prospect of the Month! She has steamrolled the field at brown belt this year after only five years of BJJ!
May 19, 2026
Here's Who Is IN For The IBJJF Worlds - Is This The Deepest Field Ever?
Check out the final list of the biggest black belt names entered for the IBJJF World Championship, going down on FloGrappling May 28th-31st!
May 19, 2026
O ataque letal no triângulo, com professor Igor Silva
Repare que o adversário tenta a raspagem ao abraçar uma das pernas e Igor fica em pé. Em seguida, o professor prepara uma armadilha. Ele finta um chute para o lado e aproveita a movimentação do oponen…
Apr 19, 2026
BJJ Defense: Sérgio Ignacio condenses decades of knowledge as a police officer into a course that teaches the essentials for you to feel more prepared
* Renzo Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu Master “Sergio Ignacio is today one of the ten greatest experts in self-defense techniques on the planet, for a simple reason: his technical arsenal manages to be efficient i…
Apr 5, 2026
“The master division today is just as professional as the adult division,” says Felipe Souza about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
Felipe Souza is experiencing one of the most consistent phases of his black belt career. A regular presence on IBJJF podiums, the Master 3 athlete has been closely following not only his own developme…
Apr 1, 2026
Diogo Souza explains how strategy and experience redefine Jiu-Jitsu in the master divisions
With over two decades dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, Diogo Souza represents a generation that has helped shape the growth of the IBJJF master divisions. At 44 years old, born in 1981, the 4th-degree black be…
Apr 1, 2026
Vitor Shaolin analisa UFC BJJ e os desafios do dojo em forma de cumbuca
De acordo com o árbitro Vitor Shaolin, “o formato do dojo do UFC BJJ requer atenção em especial quando os lutadores ou lutadoras caminham para trás, buscando uma defesa, afinal é um formato inclinado.…
Mar 11, 2026
Leo Gosling triumphs again: a double-gold performance in Miami
MIAMI, FL — On Friday, February 6, black belt Leo Gosling of Gracie Barra Davie delivered a masterclass at the IBJJF Miami Winter International Open, securing gold in both the Super-Heavyweight and Op…
Feb 25, 2026
How Stormy Paxton is empowering women through Jiu-Jitsu
Stormy Paxton’s journey to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was anything but conventional. Before stepping onto the mats, she had built a respected career as a government marine ornithologist, earning publication …
Feb 1, 2026
O choro de grande mestre Carlson Gracie no ADCC
No clássico duelo Jiu-Jitsu x luta livre, um confronto épico – de pura técnica e respeito entre os atletas – é bem pouco lembrado. Injustamente, por sinal. A disputa se deu em 17 de janeiro de 2001, n…
Jan 31, 2026
PBJJF apresenta calendário 2026 com foco em expansão global e circuito profissional
A Professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PBJJF) deu novo passo decisivo em sua consolidação como plataforma global de competições ao apresentar as diretrizes do calendário 2026. Segundo o presid…
Jan 22, 2026
Que tal treinar defesa pessoal como um Gracie em 2026?
Desde a década de 1930, os filhos de Gastão Gracie desenvolveram um sistema de ensino para encher qualquer magrinho de confiança. Confira a defesa pessoal ao longo da história do Jiu-Jitsu e se inspir…
Jan 17, 2026
Joao Cizeski: building champions and transforming lives beyond the mats
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Joao Cizeski, a seasoned competitor and instructor whose career embodies the essence of the ‘Gentle Art.’ With a decorated competitive background includin…
Jan 16, 2026
Jeff Curran Invitational 2: elite names, rising talent and a historic women’s card
Built on the belief that great grappling should be understood and enjoyed by everyone – not just those fluent in Jiu-Jitsu rulebooks – the Jeff Curran Invitational (JCI) returns with its most ambitiou…
Jan 1, 2026
After a victorious season, Leo Gosling reveals the secrets to consistency in Jiu-Jitsu
The second half of 2025 was special for Jiu-Jitsu professor Leo Gosling, from Gracie Barra Davie. The black belt secured three consecutive titles in both the ultra-heavyweight and absolute divisions. …
Dec 26, 2025
Diogo Souza wins absolute gold at Sacramento Fall and stands out in the IBJJF season
The 2025 season marked another strong chapter in the career of Diogo Oliveira de Souza, a 4th-degree black belt and one of the most consistent names in Master 3 Jiu-Jitsu. Representing Triunfo Brazili…
Dec 20, 2025
Diogo Souza conquista ouro absoluto no Sacramento Fall e se destaca em temporada na IBJJF
O ano de 2025 marcou mais um capítulo sólido na carreira de Diogo Oliveira de Souza, faixa-preta 4º grau e um dos nomes mais consistentes do Jiu-Jitsu Master 3. Representando a equipe Triunfo Brazilia…
Dec 20, 2025
Jiu-Jitsu lessons by Professor Leo Gosling
“A great coach needs to be constantly updating their knowledge, studying, and most importantly, inspiring. More than just teaching techniques, you have to make the student fall in love with the proces…
Dec 9, 2025
Deluxe edition celebrates 30 years of BJJ Tour’s US Open
SAN JOSE, CA — The Jiu-Jitsu community recently came together to celebrate three decades of the US Open, an event promoted by the BJJ Tour league and spearheaded by renowned GMI Professor Claudio Fran…
Nov 25, 2025
Rafael Silveira: from childhood mats to the world elite, the rise of a black belt forged among legends
The journey of Rafael Silveira Borges, one of today’s most promising names in Jiu-Jitsu, is the kind that begins long before the athlete understands his own destiny. The son of black belt Rodney Cozen…
Nov 25, 2025