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…

Yesterday’s Episode 5 of UFC BJJ: Road to the Title delivered more surprises as the tournament’s opening round continues to produce unexpected results and last-minute drama. The biggest shock came in the 155 lb division when Elijah Carlton defeated NCAA wrestling champion Jason Nolf in a tactical grappling battle. Carlton wisely pulled guard early and…

Episode 3 of UFC BJJ Road to the Title just dropped with one of the most brutal finishes we’ve seen yet. Davis Asare, a purple belt under New Wave/Kingsway, delivered a vicious foot lock that had Austin Oranday screaming in pain – the kind of savage submission that makes you wince just watching it. With…

Look, I’ve seen Gordon Ryan throw some brutal verbal beatdowns over the years, but his latest attack on Ffion Davies is something else entirely. The King just launched an absolutely savage assault on Davies after she announced she’s stepping back from competition due to mental health struggles, and honestly? This one’s hard to watch. Here’s…