BJJ News

UFC BJJ Launches Amateur Tournament Circuit for 2026

May 27, 2026 · amateur-grappling, bjj-tournaments

For a sport that's always debating its mainstream appeal, this is a development. UFC BJJ just announced their first-ever open tournaments for amateur competitors, set to kick off in Fall 2026.

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Rafael Lovato Jr. Wrestles College at 42 After BJJ Dominance

May 27, 2026 · bellator, bjj

When you've achieved just about everything in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earned a black belt under one of the sport's most revered names, conquered the pro grappling circuit, and won a major MMA title, what's left? For most, that's a career arc ending in retirement, coaching, or broadcasting.

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RAF 9 Card Features UFC Stars — Why Fans Still Question Credentials

May 27, 2026 · bjj, competition-culture

When MMA purists complain about 'wrestlefing,' it's usually after a grueling three-round decision where two highly credentialed grapplers spent most of the fight in a clinch or controlling position. It's hard to blame them.

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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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Sean Strickland Is a Two-Time UFC Middleweight Champion. That Sentence Shouldn't Make Sense.

May 24, 2026 · competition-results, khamzat-chimaev

Sean Strickland is a two-time UFC middleweight champion. Not because it's hard to believe — it happened, the scorecards are real, the belt is around his waist — but because the entire narrative infrastructure the UFC built over the last two years just collapsed in Newark, New Jersey, and it's worth

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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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Khabib Nurmagomedov Denies Dana White's Claims About UFC Retirement

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

When you've done everything in your combat sport, retired undefeated, and left a lasting legacy, you'd think the story of your career would be set. Especially when your reasons for retiring are as clear and emotional as a promise to your grieving mom.

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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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