Márcio André: “The hardest thing is to beat someone who never gives up on improving”
Márcio André, a black belt no-gi world champion who now runs his own academy in Arizona, talked in a video posted on YouTube about the kind of person who is hardest to keep up with in training: the on…
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Marlon Tajik: “I believe gi is harder than nogi”
Marlon Tajik, the silver medalist at ADCC 2026, thinks jiu-jitsu in the gi (the traditional kimono uniform) is harder than no-gi. The Swedish grappler shared the view on the Jits and Giggles podcast w…
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Xande Ribeiro Opens Up On The Daily Pain Behind His Decades-Long Career: “I Wake Up Every Day With Pain”
Xande Ribeiro has built one of the most enduring careers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history, and his continued success at a high level has left many wondering what’s kept him going for so long. And, well,…
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Helena Crevar On Becoming The Youngest ADCC Champion Ever: “99% Of My Training Is With Men”
At just 19, Helena Crevar has already made grappling history, becoming the youngest ADCC champion ever after capturing gold at 143 lbs (65kg) with three straight submissions… And in a recent interview…
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Brendan Schaub Explains Why He Believes Mikey Musumeci Would Get “Annihilated” in the UFC
Former UFC heavyweight and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Brendan Schaub has delivered a harsh assessment of Mikey Musumeci’s planned transition to MMA, arguing that even one of the greatest submissio…
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Day 1 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship Results 2026: Here's Who Won
See complete Day 1 results from the 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship, including adult blue and brown belt winners and masters results.
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UFC BJJ puts two belts on the line and Brazilians take over the new card
Cassia Moura vs. Adele Fornarino and Renato Canuto vs. Ethan Crelinsten are title matches at UFC BJJ 12; the card also has Gilbert Burns, Gabriel Almeida and other Brazilians Mais
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Janaína Lebre, world champion and the woman to beat at The Crown, on recognition: “it was never my goal”
The 2025 grand slam winner and two-time world champion tells VF Comunica that visibility was never what kept her competing, and explains the adjustment that changed her matchup with Sarah Galvão Mais
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Victor Hugo already has his first ONE match after running through his ADCC division
Big Man Flow faces Devhonte Johnson in an openweight match at ONE Fight Night 49 in Thailand this November Mais
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José Aldo, Colby Covington and Diego Pato will be on the same card this Sunday
The Brazilian faces Edu Salazar in a submission-only match at HYPE Ecuador, an event headlined by José Aldo vs. Chito Vera Mais
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Crown: Omar Nada makes his black belt debut and Pedro Machado moves up two weight classes
Omar Nada will compete as a black belt for the first time, while Pedro Machado moves up two weight classes to fight at the IBJJF Crown Mais
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ADCC silver medalist Marlon Tajik lied about his age at 14 to fight older kids, and got banned for a year
Marlon Tajik won silver at ADCC 2026 a few weeks ago and became the first athlete from Sweden to medal at the event. Now he has shared a story most fans had never heard. On the Jits and Giggles podcas…
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BJJ Black Belt With Massive Online Following Joins OnlyFans
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Giovanna “Ghi” Eburneo is making headlines beyond the mats after joining OnlyFans, adding her name to a growing list of BJJ athletes exploring subscription-based content…
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Researcher Finds Translator Erased References To The Gracie Family From Book On Mitsuyo Maeda
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is full of disputed narratives, but one recent discovery stands out for what it reveals about how that history has been handled over time. According to martial arts …
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ADCC Silver Medalist Marlon Tajik Opens Up On Faking His Age To Compete As A Teen
Marlon Tajik’s path to becoming an ADCC silver medalist includes an unusual chapter from his teenage years – a one-year competition ban in Sweden after he falsified his age to face tougher opponents. …
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Do conceito à adaptação: Roberto Gordo demonstra como a leitura da posição muda tudo no Jiu-Jitsu
Em uma sequência de treino, mestre Roberto “Gordo” e o professor Lucas Gripp procuraram decifrar como uma mesma situação de meia-guarda pode gerar diferentes soluções a partir do controle, da reação d…
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Gabriel Panizza consolida trajetória internacional e busca consagração no IBJJF World Master
A trajetória de Gabriel Machado Panizza no Jiu-Jitsu foi construída em diferentes etapas, desde os primeiros anos de competição na Zona Oeste de São Paulo até a consolidação como atleta de alto nível …
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Mikey Musumeci Says PED Use In Jiu-Jitsu Has Him Ready To “Transfer” To MMA
Mikey Musumeci has reached a breaking point with PED use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his recent win over Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11 may end up being one of his final traditional grappling matches be…
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Claudia Gadelha Questions UFC BJJ’s Policy On Minors After 17-Year-Old Suffers Arm Break
A gruesome arm injury suffered by a 17-year-old competitor at UFC BJJ 11 has sparked a serious conversation about athlete safety within the organization… With Claudia Gadelha now questioning whether m…
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The Black Belt Brackets Are Out For The IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship
Here are the official adult black belt brackets for the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship!
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Tye Ruotolo To Compete For The Lightweight MMA Title At ONE: The Inner Circle 37
ONE Championship has booked one of its most compelling title fights of the year, pitting two athletes from major martial arts lineages against each other… As the reigning ONE Lightweight and Welterwei…
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ADCC Introduces New Rule: Interference From Coaches Or Spectators Can Cost Athletes The Match
The ADCC has rolled out a new policy that puts athletes’ results directly at risk when coaches, parents, or spectators overstep boundaries during a match. Under the updated code of conduct, unauthoriz…
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WHO'S IN For the 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championships
The 2026 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship returns October 2-4 in Secaucus, New Jersey, bringing more than 2,300 registered athletes together.
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Gabriel Panizza builds international career and eyes breakthrough at the IBJJF World Master
Gabriel Machado Panizza’s Jiu-Jitsu journey has been built through different stages, from his early years competing in the West Zone of São Paulo to establishing himself as a high-level athlete on the…
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2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship Schedule
Find the 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship schedule, competition dates, schedule release information and how to watch live on FloGrappling.
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Everything To Know About The 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Everything to know about the 2026 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, including how to watch, event details and live coverage on FloGrappling.
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Top Divorce Lawyer: “When A Guy Has Daddy Issues, He Ends Up Doing BJJ”
Brazilian jiu-jitsu has picked up an unusual reputation online in recent years – with the sport sometimes joked about as something for “divorced dads”. On the Mostly Wise podcast, divorce lawyer James…
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Chris Haueter Warns Against Academies That Try To Control Students Off The Mat: “Toxic Relationship”
Chris Haueter, one of the first twelve non-Brazilians to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a member of the “Dirty Dozen”, has spent decades around the sport. In a recent podcast conversation, …
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From concept to adaptation: how positional awareness transforms Jiu-Jitsu, with Roberto Gordo
Master Roberto “Gordo” and Professor Lucas Gripp recently demonstrated how the same half-guard situation can lead to different solutions based on control, the opponent’s reaction, and decision-making.…
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From Japan to the World Podium: Rodrigo Fujita Builds an International Jiu-Jitsu Career
Competing as a black belt in some of the biggest international Jiu-Jitsu tournaments requires more than reaching a high level. Staying there for years is another challenge. Consistency has become one …
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Fighters talk BKFC Fight Night Belgrade, World’s Baddest Man global tournament tryouts come to Belgrade, Serbia, in October 2026
The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is bringing one of the biggest combat sports events of 2026 to the brilliant Belgrade, Serbia! BKFC Belgrade fight week festivities are coming to Serbia a…
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What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Sept. 28-Oct. 4, including Polaris 39, Fight to Win 327, Pan IBJJF No-Gi and more live events.
5 days ago
Mario Sperry: Sport BJJ Has Made Competitors Forget The Stand-Up Fight
Mario Sperry has a story he likes to tell about arriving in America as a purple belt, walking into a karate gym that claimed to teach Jiu-Jitsu – and finding the room hadn’t taken him seriously. Witho…
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Dima Murovanni: “The CLA Jiu-Jitsu Community Is Quite Crazy”
Ask Dima Murovanni how he preps fighters for an ADCC camp and the answer has less to do with volume than with math. In a recent video, he laid out a system built less on grinding athletes into the gro…
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Roger Gracie Explains Why Trends – Like Heel Hooks – Never Last In BJJ
Roger Gracie doesn’t share the concern that trends like heel hooks are pulling the sport away from its fundamentals. In a recent podcast conversation, the 10-time IBJJF World Champion explained why he…
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Andre Galvao Set To Compete Again, Registers For IBJJF No-Gi Pan Championship
Andre Galvao is returning to competition, this time as a competitor rather than a coach. The ATOS founder’s name has appeared on the registration list for the Master 3 heavyweight division at the IBJJ…
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Márcio Zaca: From Helping Build Dream Art to Developing Jiu-Jitsu Talent
Before titles and recognition, there is work that happens away from the spotlight: finding talent, creating opportunities, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. This is where Márcio …
Sep 26, 2026
UFC Veteran Joe Lauzon Says You Should Expel Annoying People From Your BJJ Academy
Joe Lauzon built one of New England’s most respected academies after his UFC career… But running a gym that size for over two decades has taught him that the toughest membership decisions rarely invol…
Sep 26, 2026
Mikey Musumeci Wants To Vacate UFC BJJ Title: “I Don’t Have Any More Desire”
Mikey Musumeci says he’s ready to give up the UFC BJJ bantamweight belt, as his focus shifts toward a professional MMA debut. Speaking after his bout with Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11, Musumeci told r…
Sep 26, 2026
Thiago Saldanha’s journey: grit, growth, and Jiu-Jitsu excellence
By Pedro Oliveira — September 25, 2026 From the quiet streets of southern Brazil to the relentless pace of New York City, Thiago Saldanha has emerged as a standout black belt in the ranks of Renzo Gra…
Sep 25, 2026
10 frases para você explicar o que é Jiu-Jitsu para qualquer um
“O Jiu-Jitsu é o maior instrumento educativo que existe.” ~ Grão-Mestre Carlos Gracie “É o triunfo da inteligência sobre a força bruta.” ~ Grão-Mestre Rorion Gracie “O Jiu-Jitsu é a escola onde o agre…
Sep 25, 2026
Turris Invitational: 103 competições, uma virada e um novo desafio no Jiu-Jitsu
Algumas histórias começam no tatame ainda na infância e seguem por caminhos diferentes até chegar a um mesmo ponto. É o caso de Pedro Henrique Chagas Valim e Kauan da Silva Gallinaro, que construíram …
Sep 25, 2026
Nick Rodriguez Says Money Is His Real Motivation Ahead Of UFC BJJ Belt Match
Nick Rodriguez has already built a strong championship resume in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – but heading into his rematch with Mason Fowler for the UFC BJJ title, he made clear that the financial upside of …
Sep 25, 2026
Building Champions: Márcio Zaca’s Impact on Jiu-Jitsu Talent Development
Before titles and recognition, there is work that happens away from the spotlight: finding talent, creating opportunities, and preparing athletes to compete at the highest level. This is where Márcio …
Sep 23, 2026
LIST: ADCC Veterans Competing at IBJJF No-Gi Pans
Fresh off one of the biggest no-gi tournaments of the year, the ADCC World Championships, the jiu-jitsu world continues to power forward.
Sep 22, 2026
Pai e filhos lutam no mesmo card e protagonizam feito raro no mundo das lutas
A Liga Monstro Combat 3 (LMC 3), marcada para o dia 25 de setembro, nos estúdios da RedeTV!, em São Paulo, terá uma história especial protagonizada por uma família do mundo da luta. Wallace Lopes fará…
Sep 22, 2026
Carlson Gracie e GFTeam se destacam no Carioca de Jiu-Jitsu da FJJRIO
O último final de semana foi de muito Jiu-Jitsu no Rio de Janeiro. O Club Municipal recebeu o Carioca de Jiu-Jitsu da FJJRIO, que contou com equipes tradicionais no topo do pódio. Nas disputas de kimo…
Sep 21, 2026
What's Streaming On FloGrappling This Week: Sept. 21-27
See what's streaming on FloGrappling from Sept. 21-27, including IBJJF Sul Americano, ADCC Opens, Fight to Win 326 and more live BJJ.
Sep 21, 2026
Os treininhos de Jiu-Jitsu nos tempos do jovem ídolo Carlson Gracie
Nos anos 1990, um jovem repórter chamado Luca Atalla, ainda faixa-roxa, teceu variadas perguntas sobre Jiu-Jitsu para o saudoso grande mestre Carlson Gracie. Papo vai, papo vem, e Luca perguntou como …
Sep 18, 2026
Grand Prime em Porto Alegre define novos classificados para a Copa dos Campeões 2026
A reta final da temporada 2026 da Copa Prime começou em grande estilo. No último dia 13 de setembro, o Meca Sports Bar, em Porto Alegre, recebeu a Grand Prime, primeira etapa da última trilogia do cal…
Sep 18, 2026
Turris Invitational: histórias de superação no Jiu-Jitsu se encontram em duelo de kimono
O caminho até o tatame do Turris Invitational, que estreia no dia 14 de novembro, na Upper Arena, no Rio de Janeiro, não foi linear para João Ramiro Lopes Krett e Gabriel Moura. Os dois tiveram contat…
Sep 18, 2026
Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Delivers In Krakow, New Champions, Retirements, & More!
Catch up on everything that is happening in jiu-jitsu, including the ADCC World Championships in Krakow, IBJJF's The Crown, Victor Hugo, and more
Sep 15, 2026
ADCC 2026: o feito histórico da Gracie Barra no absoluto, a nova geografia do grappling e a dinastia dos filhos
O ADCC 2026 terminou em Cracóvia, na Polônia, com uma sensação diferente das edições anteriores. O Brasil continua sendo uma potência incontestável, mas já não ocupa sozinho o centro do mapa. A compet…
Sep 15, 2026
Felipe Pena Becomes First Two-Time ADCC Absolute Champion With Submission Win
Felipe Pena submitted Roosevelt Sousa to win the 2026 ADCC absolute championship, becoming the first athlete to capture two ADCC absolute titles.
Sep 13, 2026
ADCC 2026 Results: Full Brackets, Champions And Medal Winners
See complete ADCC 2026 results, brackets, champions and medal placements, plus Yuri Simoes’ superfight win and the men’s absolute final.
Sep 13, 2026
ADCC World Championship 2026 Results By Country: Which Nation Had The Most Wins?
Here is every country's wins at ADCC Worlds 2026. Find out how many countries were represented in Poland.
Sep 13, 2026
Yuri Simoes Is Named Superfight Champion After Kaynan Duarte Sustains Injury At ADCC Worlds
Yuri Simoes wins the Superfight at the 2026 ADCC World Championship after Kaynan Duarte is forced to leave the mat with an injury.
Sep 13, 2026
Kennedy Maciel Grows His Family Legacy, Wins -66kg Division At 2026 ADCC Worlds
Kennedy Maciel follows in the footsteps of his father, winning his first gold medal and conquering the -66kg division at 2026 ADCC Worlds.
Sep 13, 2026
Magomed Dzharbaev Wins ADCC Gold, Makes Russian History
Magomed Dzharbaev defeated PJ Barch to win the ADCC 2026 -77kg title, becoming the first Russian ADCC champion since 1999.
Sep 13, 2026
Jasmine Rocha Wins First ADCC Gold With Submission Over Ana Rodrigues
Jasmine Rocha submitted Ana Rodrigues in overtime to win her first ADCC world title, becoming the first member of the Rocha family to earn gold.
Sep 13, 2026
Pawel Jaworski Becomes First Polish Gold Medalist In ADCC World Championship History
Pawel Jaworski became the first Polish grappler to win gold at ADCC Worlds by defeating Marlon Tajik via one penalty.
Sep 13, 2026
Luke Griffith Comes Back To Submit Kaynan Duarte And Win ADCC World Championship Gold
Luke Griffith came out of nowhere to submit Kaynan Duarte and win the -99kg division at the 2026 ADCC World Championship.
Sep 13, 2026
Ana Carolina Vieira Beats Sarah Galvao To Win 2026 ADCC World Championship
Ana Carolina Vieira submitted Sarah Galvao in double overtime to win the 2026 ADCC -65kg World Championship and claim her second straight title.
Sep 13, 2026
Helena Crevar Submits Anabel Lopez To Make History At 2026 ADCC World Championship
Helena Crevar cemented her status as the No. 1 female pound-for-pound no-gi athlete in the world with a submission of Anabel Lopez.
Sep 13, 2026
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…
Sep 8, 2026
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…
Sep 8, 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
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Kron Gracie: “We Can Do A Match Anytime”
Gordon Ryan, despite being retired from competition, appears willing to return for a bet match against Kron Gracie. Gracie won his ADCC title at under 77kg, and while Ryan has previously competed and …
Jul 7, 2026
After retiring as a five-time world champion, Diego Pato taunts Mikey Musumeci: 'I can fight at any event'
Diego Pato, one of the most respected names in Brazilian jiu-jitsu today, sat down for an exclusive interview with journalist Vitor Freitas of VF Comunica, and dropped a statement that’s already makin…
Jul 5, 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
Felipe Souza wins gold at the South Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship and shares finals with his brother
Felipe Souza delivered a standout performance at the South Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held on February 4–5, reinforcing his strength in the IBJJF Master 3 division. Competing in the super heavy…
May 6, 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…
May 6, 2026
Experience Over Intensity: Diogo Souza breaks down the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu after 40
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 18, 2026
Diogo Souza Wins Absolute Gold at Sacramento Fall and Stands Out in 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…
Apr 18, 2026
Romualdo Lucas breaks down the Master division: “There’s no easy path in Jiu-Jitsu anymore”
The growth of the master division in competitive Jiu-Jitsu is no longer a trend — it’s a reality. With a larger number of athletes and an increasingly high technical level, the category now holds a si…
Apr 10, 2026
Romualdo Lucas: From Pernambuco to the International Jiu-Jitsu Stage
With 24 years dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu and nine years as a black belt, Romualdo Lucas has built a career that combines competitive performance, technical instruction, and social impact. Born in Arcoverd…
Mar 4, 2026
Francisco Papasideiro and Tarcisio Santos Surge as Early Contenders Ahead of Pan 2026
The 2026 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu season has already begun to take shape with two names gaining momentum on the international circuit: Francisco Papasideiro and Tarcisio Santos. Competing in different divi…
Feb 12, 2026
ADCC 2026 heads to Kraków: First champion invites go out as the road to Poland heats up
The ADCC World Championships — widely viewed as the sport’s toughest proving ground in submission grappling — are officially set for September 12–13, 2026, in Kraków, Poland. The event will take place…
Feb 8, 2026