BJJ News

Werdum vs Dos Santos 3: Two UFC Heavyweights Admit Defeat to Grappling

Jun 01, 2026 · adcc, competition-results

When two former UFC heavyweight champions who built their legacies throwing hands at each other agree to meet on the mat—no strikes, no judges, just pure submission wrestling—you're watching combat sports come full circle. Except the circle is really a downward spiral, and everyone knows it.

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Ffion Davies Returns to UFC BJJ 9 After Title Loss

May 29, 2026 · bjj, comeback

When you lose a championship, the standard play is to disappear for a while. Cry into your açaí bowl.

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ADCC Kraków 2026 Struggles with Only 11% Tickets Sold

May 27, 2026 · adcc, bjj

ADCC 2026 in Kraków is supposed to be the crown jewel of the grappling calendar. The athletes you actually care about.

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Gilbert Burns Returns to Grappling at UFC BJJ 9 vs. Monteiro

May 27, 2026 · bjj, comeback

When you're Gilbert 'Durinho' Burns, a UFC welterweight contender fresh out of a grueling war, what's a guy to do with some downtime? Apparently, you don't take a vacation.

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Mica Galvão Reveals Childhood Abuse, Gun Threats Under Father Melqui

May 23, 2026 · abuse, athlete-news

When you're a child prodigy in jiu-jitsu, the story usually goes one of two ways. Either you're a natural talent backed by a supportive team, or you're the product of a parent pushing you hard to succeed.

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UFC 327 Was a Knockout Party. The One Grappler Invited Didn't Even Show.

May 23, 2026 · competition-results, flyweight

UFC 327 was a knockout fest in Miami. Carlos Ulberg blew out his knee in the first round, then knocked Jiri Prochazka out cold to win the light heavyweight title.

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Chuck Liddell Just Put Down the Guy Who Claims Nobody Can Take Him Down

May 22, 2026 · bjj, challenge

When you put a bounty on your own head, you'd better be ready for the grappling community to come knocking. Georgio Poullas, a wrestling personality who's clearly confident in his ability to avoid getting taken down, decided to put his money where his mouth is and offered $1,000 to anyone who could

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BJJ Coach's 'Don't Tap' Call Leads to Fractured Arm Debate

May 22, 2026 · athlete-safety, bjj

When you sign up for a BJJ tournament, you're signing up for chaos. Questionable ref decisions, mystery meat at the concession stand, and that 14-year-old phenom who somehow weighs 190 lbs and moves like a cat – it's all part of the experience.

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