BJJ News–Tagged "mma-crossover"

Owen Jones Steps In for Kade Ruotolo — Short-Notice ONE Fight Night 44 Call Creates Opening for Rising Star

Jun 24, 2026 · athlete-news, competition-results

Owen Jones got the call. The kind of call that changes careers — a short-notice opportunity to step onto one of ONE Championship's biggest stages against Fabricio Andrey at ONE Fight Night 44, filling the spot Kade Ruotolo left open.

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RAF 9 Lineup Proved UFC Athletes Only Need Wrestling When Punches Aren't Allowed

Jun 23, 2026 · combat-sports, competition-results

There was a moment in every combat athlete's career when they voluntarily walk into a format that removes their biggest advantage. RAF 9 in Arlington on June 1st was that moment for five UFC-credentialed fighters: Gable Steveson (UFC heavyweight, making his wrestling promotion debut against Alexandr

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BJJ Black Belt Dies During Training in Tijuana — Training Partner Detained

Jun 23, 2026 · chokes, community

Francisco Martínez Hernández, a 59-year-old black belt, showed up to evening class at Villegas MMA in the El Dorado neighborhood of Tijuana on April 19 like he had done countless times before. He rolled with a training partner named Joshua Isaac Suarez Briseño, 27.

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Yuri Simoes Returns to MMA at EMC Talents After 4-Year Absence — Three-Time ADCC Champ Wins by Armtriangle

Jun 22, 2026 · adcc, competition-results

When you hear about ADCC champions crossing over into MMA, the script usually involves a lot of hype, a few wild swings, and maybe a decision win where the grappling looks surprisingly… pedestrian. Or, if you're particularly unlucky, you get the 'stand and bang' phase, where a world-class grappler i

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Fighter Faints After Losing Politically-Themed MMA Bout in São Paulo

Jun 22, 2026 · brazil, drama

In May 2026, Renato Moicano—the UFC vet, the trash talker, the guy who convinced you that his life was more interesting than the fights he was booking—launched his own MMA promotion. The name alone told you everything.

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Kade Ruotolo Drops His First MMA Knockout, Stays Perfect at 4-0

Jun 22, 2026 · athlete-news, competition-results

The grappling world had to update its mental database on Kade Ruotolo. The reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion had just secured his first career knockout victory, extending his mixed martial arts record to a pristine 4-0.

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