The B-Team leader isn’t holding back after UFC’s new grappling venture hits too close to home Well, well, well. Craig Jones has officially declared war on the UFC, and he’s not messing around. The Australian grappling wizard just posted a video that’s got the entire BJJ world talking – and it involves explosives, a Dana…
While some legends contemplate retirement, others are just hitting their stride. Tainan Dalpra has turned 2025 into his personal showcase, completing the IBJJF Grand Slam and cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite competitors. Triple Crown Achievement The AOJ representative didn’t just win the 2025 IBJJF World Championship – he dominated it. After…
Just when the grappling world thought the legendary coach was done, Danaher proves that hip replacements are no match for pure determination The BJJ community held its collective breath in February when John Danaher, the mastermind behind modern submission grappling, hinted at stepping away from high-level coaching. Fast forward to today, and the man who…
The grappling world witnessed history last night as Mikey Musumeci claimed the inaugural UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship at UFC BJJ 1, submitting Rerisson Gabriel with a devastating heel hook in the third round. The King Claims His Throne In what many are calling a groundbreaking moment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the five-time IBJJF World Champion added…
In a sport where legends often struggle to know when to hang up their gi, Adam Wardzinski delivered a masterclass in perfect timing. After capturing his second consecutive IBJJF World Championship in June 2025, the Polish heavyweight did something that stunned the grappling world – he left his black belt on the mat and walked…
Dramatic Injury Finish Episode 8 delivered the kind of shocking moment that makes live competition unpredictable. In the lightweight semifinal between teammates Isaac Doederlein and Carlos Henrique, what started as a technical battle between Team Musumeci members ended with a gruesome injury. The first round saw back-and-forth action with both athletes trading positions and submission…
Episode 7 delivered the semifinal drama fans were waiting for, with injury drama, teammate battles, and two spots in the finals officially locked up. Injury Shakeup Changes Everything The welterweight semifinal took an unexpected turn when Elijah Carlton was forced to withdraw due to an elbow injury. In a twist that shows the tournament’s adaptability,…
Double Champions Steal the Show ATOS had a dominant weekend, producing both double champions: Both athletes showcased the technical excellence that ATOS is known for, with their performances highlighting why the Asian Championship has quickly become one of the newest major events on the IBJJF calendar. Tournament Significance This event continues to grow in prestige…
Episode 6 of UFC BJJ: Road to the Title delivered double the action with two quarterfinal battles that have officially set up what promises to be an explosive semifinals round. Welterweight Action Andy Varela put on a clinic against Nathan Haddad in their quarterfinal matchup, combining technical excellence with a bit of that trademark grappling…
Craig Jones has officially announced that CJI 2 will feature a staggering $2.3 million total prize pool, making it potentially the richest grappling event in history. The massive purse will be distributed across 36 athletes competing in the main tournament brackets, plus two high-profile superfights scheduled for the August 30-31 weekend at Las Vegas’ Thomas…
