ADCC World Championship Entries By Country: Which Nations Are Represented?
Here's every country being represented at the 2026 ADCC World Championship in Krakow, Poland.
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John Danaher Explains Why Gordon Ryan Is The Best Grappler He’s Coached: “Truly Amazing”
John Danaher addressed Gordon Ryan’s ongoing health issues, ranking him as the best talent he’s ever coached. Asked directly who the best pound-for-pound grappler he’s trained is, across both men and …
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Firas Zahabi Explains Why He Plans to Start TRT At 50: “I’m Not Going To Be That”
TriStar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi, best known for guiding Georges St-Pierre through his championship reign, revealed during a recent gym Q&A that he plans to begin testosterone replacement therapy (…
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5 Things To Know About The 2026 ADCC World Championship Bracket Reveal
Learn five key facts about the 2026 ADCC World Championship Bracket Reveal, including seeding, matchups and how to watch live on FloGrappling.
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FloGrappling's No-Gi Pound-For-Pound Rankings Ahead Of The 2026 ADCC World Championships
Here are the FloGrappling no-gi pound-for-pound rankings ahead of the 2026 ADCC World Championship in Krakow, Poland.
11 hours ago
There Are UFC Fighters Competing At ADCC Poland? Who Will Be At The ADCC World Championship?
These two UFC fighters will take the mats at the ADCC World Championship in Krakow, Poland.
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What Time Is The ADCC World Championships This Year? Better Buy Coffee
The 2026 ADCC World Championships begin Sept. 12 in Poland. Find out when the action starts and how to watch live on FloGrappling.
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ADCC 2026 Preview & Predictions: Who Wins Gold in Kraków? Our Picks for Every Division
The ADCC World Championship returns on September 12–13, 2026, at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland. With several defending champions absent, a new generation of contenders emerging, and some of the deepe…
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What Happened to the ADCC Hype? Why 2026 Feels Different — and What to Expect This Weekend
After the Las Vegas spectacle, the CJI rivalry and a new era of professional grappling, ADCC returns to Europe this weekend. But instead of feeling like the sport’s biggest event, the build-up has lef…
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Andrew Huberman Breaks Down 5 Physical Signs That May Point to St*roid Use
The discussion around PED use has become impossible to ignore in modern combat sports and fitness culture. During an appearance on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman …
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John Danaher Explains Why Your First Class In Jiu-Jitsu Is The Most Important Class: “They’re Just Like You”
John Danaher has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most analytical coaches, shaping several of its most dominant competitors. In a recent podcast episode with Georges St-Pierre, he was asked to…
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Fedor Emelianenko Will Compete In Russian Sambo Championship: “As An Amateur”
Fedor Emelianenko, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, has revealed plans to return to competition. During a visit to Mozhaysk, where he held a wrestling masterclass fo…
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Updated: Every Athlete Officially Invited To ADCC World Championship 2026
See every athlete named to the ADCC 2026 World Championship (updated August 20th, 2026)
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Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Week, Master's Worlds, EBI Change, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including IBJJF Masters Worlds, Jiu-Jitsu Con, ADCC Worlds, EBI, PGF, Tayane, & more!
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Here Are 5 Things To Know About The 2026 ADCC World Championship Superfight
Here are five things you need to know about the superfight between Kaynan Duarte and Yuri Simoes at the 2026 ADCC World Championship.
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Faixas-pretas de Jiu-Jitsu e atletas de MMA prometem guerra e finalização em duelo sem kimono no Turris Invitational
De um lado, um manauara formado desde cedo na competição e que encontrou no Rio de Janeiro o caminho para viver exclusivamente da luta. Do outro, um atleta que começou no Jiu-Jitsu em um projeto socia…
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Como jornalista marcial transformou histórias em negócio na indústria do Jiu-Jitsu
A relação de Vitor Freitas com o Jiu-Jitsu começou cedo, influenciada pelo pai. Depois de um período afastado, ele retornou ao esporte, mas percebeu que, naquele momento, não teria tempo para se dedic…
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Dima Murovanni Explains Why Most Coaches Are Getting The Eco Approach To BJJ Wrong
Dima Murovanni, one of the sport’s most sought-after coaches, broke down his philosophy on the ecological, or constraints-led, approach to teaching Jiu-Jitsu. Murovanni, who trains world champion Lenn…
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WWE Veteran Santino Marella Wins Gold at Jiu-Jitsu Con
Santino Marella has added another accomplishment to a resume that already spans two combat sports and a professional wrestling career that made him a household name. The former WWE Intercontinental an…
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Josh Barnett Recalls Winning IBJJF Worlds Without Rank: “I Just Walked Into A Black Belt Division & Won It”
Josh Barnett has spent his career bouncing between the UFC heavyweight title and pro wrestling rings, but tucked into his resume is a piece of grappling trivia most competitors would never dream of pu…
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Female BJJ Brown Belt Restrains Man Wielding Broken Bottle At Tesco
Zoe Lundy-Chen, 42, a BJJ brown belt competitor, had only stopped by the supermarket to pick up a drink before heading to class – when she found herself in the middle of an unfolding situation… And sh…
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Joe Rogan Shares Longstanding BJJ Injury: “It Was Excruciating”
Joe Rogan opened up about a lingering knee injury during a recent JRE MMA Show conversation with UFC bantamweight Ethyn Ewing… Describing meniscus damage severe enough to leave his leg locked mid-moti…
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UFC Fighter Explains Why She Plans To Keep Full-Time Job – Despite Landing UFC Contract
Alex Apodaca pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Contender Series history, outpointing Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, to earn a UFC contract. But despite the car…
3 days ago
What Did The ADCC 2024 Worlds -88KG Entries Look Like?
See the full ADCC 2024 Worlds -88KG entry list, including all competitors who battled for gold at the prestigious submission grappling event.
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Josh Barnett Blasts Paying Blue & Purple Belts To Compete: “You Are Not A Pro”
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett criticized the current state of grappling competitions, taking direct aim at events that offer prize money to blue and purple belt competitors. Barnett, wh…
5 days ago
Dana White Says Trying Jiu-Jitsu Will “Blow Your Mind”
Dana White joined Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship and cornerback Cooper DeJean on a recent podcast, and the conversation took an unexpected detour when the UFC CEO steered both players tow…
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World Master IBJJF: Sept. 5 Schedule And What To Watch
Check out the World Master IBJJF Sept. 5 schedule, including the final day’s matchups, start times and how to watch the action live on FloGrappling.
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Looking Back At The 2024 ADCC World Championships: 5 Things To Know
Here are five things to know about the 2024 ADCC Worlds.
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Tayane Porfirio Suspended Three Months By USADA After Positive THC Test
USADA has announced that Tayane Porfirio has been suspended from IBJJF competition for three months after testing positive for Carboxy-THC, a urinary metabolite of THC, during a routine test at the IB…
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Joe Rogan Praises Gordon Ryan’s Honesty On PED Use: “Kudos To Him”
Joe Rogan recently shared his take on PED use in Jiu-Jitsu, singling out Gordon Ryan for being open about the topic. The conversation started while Rogan and his guest Ethyn Ewing were discussing the …
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World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 Results: Every Match From Day 1
Here's every result from Day 1 of the IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
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IBJJF World Master Sept. 4 Schedule: Who's Competing Friday?
Check out the World Master IBJJF Sept. 4 schedule, including division start times and matchups. Watch the action live on FloGrappling.
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Who Banned Leg Grabbing in Judo
Judo is one of those arts who are always trying to make themselves more attractive in order to advance the art. This has been a defining principle among many rule changes Judo has survived over the ye…
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Simple Concept to Make BJJ Black Belt Opponents Seem like Purple Belts
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia If you have some experience on the mats, then you’re probably well aware that there are no real „shortcuts“ …
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Navy SEAL & BJJ Black Belt: “You Become A Target Just By The Way You Walk”
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes with many benefits, including learning how to defend yourself properly. However, proper self-defense doesn’t start when things already go haywire; rather, it begins …
6 days ago
2022 ADCC World Championships: 5 Takeaways From Las Vegas
Here are five things to know about the 2022 ADCC World Championships.
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Who's In For IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con? Watch Them Live On FloGrappling
Who's In For IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con, going down this week on FloGrappling alongside Masters Worlds?
Sep 2, 2026
5 Things To Remember From The 2019 ADCC World Championships
Look back at five things to remember from the 2019 ADCC World Championships ahead of the upcoming 2026 ADCC World Championships.
Sep 2, 2026
Inside The 2017 ADCC World Championships: 5 Things To Remember
Look back at the 2017 ADCC World Championships in Finland with five things to remember from one of submission grappling's most memorable events.
Sep 1, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: Late ADCC Changes, The Crown, Masters Worlds Brackets, & More
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con, ADCC athlete swaps, Pena/Meregali, Polaris, & more
Aug 31, 2026
Here's 5 Things To Know About The ADCC World Championship In 2009
Here are five things to know what happened at the 2009 ADCC World Championship, 17 years ago.
Aug 28, 2026
5 Things To Know About The 2011 ADCC World Championships
Here are five things to know about the 2011 ADCC World Championship in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Aug 26, 2026
Juan Carlos Lopez: living the dream through Jiu-Jitsu
Every martial artist has a beginning, a spark that ignites a lifelong journey. For Juan Carlos Lopez, that spark came as a teenager in Ecuador, when a simple triangle choke on an MMA video set him on …
Aug 12, 2026
Jeff Curran’s JCI returns with six title bouts
With a 52-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational …
Aug 5, 2026
Joao Cizeski and 2 ways to finish using lasso guard adjustments
Unlock the power of the Lasso Guard with two high-level submissions! In this video, Joao Cizeski breaks down the essential adjustments needed to trap your opponent and secure the tap. Notice that in t…
Jul 7, 2026
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 …
Jun 9, 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
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