At 48 years old, Demian Maia isn’t necessarily looking for just another match. At this point in his career, it has to mean something. The former UFC title challenger and ADCC champion hasn’t competed ...

In one corner sat Craig Jones, the self-proclaimed savior of jiu-jitsu and creator of the CJI events. Across from him was Mikey Musumeci, one of America’s most decorated champions and a featured name ...

After a full day of outstanding jiu-jitsu on display in Abu Dhabi the Mens and Women’s Black Belt finals are set for Saturday. The Men -62kg: Hiago Silva Vs. Joao Miyao -69kg: Paulo Miyao Vs. Marcio ...

UFC BJJ 4 delivered a clean inside The Bowl at UFC APEX, efficient night of submission grappling . Three title bouts headlined the card, two new divisions were crowned, and several contenders made it ...

UFC BJJ returned to the APEX in Las Vegas for its second installment and wasted no time proving that the first event was no fluke. UFC BJJ 2 delivered on all fronts, with first-round finishes, ...

April 10 at the CSW World Conference felt like one of those days where the timeline of jiu-jitsu folded in on itself. The morning started with recognition. The evening ended with legacy. And somewhere ...

The Professional Grappling Federation closed out Season 8 in style last night. Fans saw new champions emerge, pioneers recognized, and a clear path laid out for the future of the sport as PGF athletes ...

Claudio Calasans, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu veteran known for his unshakable guard and tenacious top game, has just walked into a rarefied space in martial arts history. As of November 2025, he is the ...

Every once in a while, jiu-jitsu hands you a moment that forces you to zoom out. A moment that reminds you this art didn’t start in a garage in Rio, nor did it magically appear the first time Royce ...

The Craig Jones Invitational is back and looking bigger than ever. CJI 2 is set to hit the Thomas & Mack Arena in late August with a fresh twist: full team-based grappling inspired by the famed ...

Abu Dhabi, 20 November 2025: The country qualifier rounds for professional athletes in the purple, brown and black belt divisions across all weight categories kicked off today (Thursday) at the 17th ...

The topic of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in jiu-jitsu has always been polarizing, but few voices are as influential (or as blunt) as Gordon Ryan’s. Known as “The King” of submission grappling, ...