BJJ News — judging

UFC Launched Amateur BJJ 'Opens' With Submission-Only Black Belt Finals — Because Decisions Weren't Broken Enough

UFC Launched Amateur BJJ 'Opens' With Submission-Only Black Belt Finals — Because Decisions Weren't Broken Enough

The UFC did something unexpected: it launched an amateur BJJ circuit and immediately solved a problem that's plagued sport jiu-jitsu for two decades. Make winning non-negotiable.
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UFC Winnipeg's Notorious Decision: When Sal D'Amato Struck Again and the Grappling Community Lost It

UFC Winnipeg's Notorious Decision: When Sal D'Amato Struck Again and the Grappling Community Lost It

Back in April 2026, UFC Winnipeg delivered what will likely go down as one of the most talked-about scorecards in recent memory. When the judges' decision came down in favor of Jasmine Jasudavicius over Karine Silva in a unanimous verdict, the reaction was swift and brutal.
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