Leglocker Submits Legless Wrestler Zion Clark
Valter Walker and Zion Clark finally met in the competition arena on February 13 at Karate Combat 59 in Doral, Florida. The matchup had generated months of anticipation on social…
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Gordon Ryan Says Cultural Differences To Blame For Alleged Galvao Misconduct: It Would Be Acceptable in Brazil
Gordon Ryan recently addressed allegations surrounding Andre Galvao on the Overdogs USA podcast. The BJJ superstar offered his perspective on the controversial situation that has rocked the jiu-jitsu community. When…
Andrew Tackett on UFC BJJ Exclusivity Drama: “If the Best People Aren’t in UFC, I’ll Leave”
Andrew Tackett has been at the forefront of some of jiu-jitsu’s biggest decisions over the past two years. From leaving ADCC for CJI to signing an exclusive contract with UFC…
Attorney and Pro Grappler Paul Ardila Explains the Legal Fallout of Rener Gracie’s Testimony in $56M BJJ Case
Attorney and elite grappler Paul Ardila recently addressed the controversial case involving Rener Gracie‘s testimony against a BJJ instructor. When word spread that Rener Gracie took the witness stand against…
Ronaldo Junior Stays With Atos as Andre Galvao Faces Allegations, Says He’s Focusing on His Mental Health
Ronaldo Junior opened up about the difficult circumstances surrounding his camp and the recent turmoil within the jiu-jitsu community during his interview ahead of his UFC BJJ match. The Brazilian…
Mikey Musumeci On New UFC Deal: “You Don’t Have to Scrounge Around Looking for Money and Tournaments”
Mikey Musumeci recently sat down for an interview about the inaugural year of UFC BJJ and what lies ahead. When asked about how UFC BJJ performed in 2025, Musumeci expressed…
Lachlan Giles: Spending Time Escaping Bad Positions Is a Waste for Competitors
Roger Gracie and Gordon Ryan are both on the record as having said that competitors need to work on their weaknesses and on their strengths. When most people think about jiu-jitsu…
BJJ Black Belt Is Running a Nonprofit to Combat Misconduct in Jiu-Jitsu Academies
Martial arts academies operate in a regulatory gray area, lacking the basic safety protocols common in youth sports and recreational facilities. Black belt Milton Campis, founder of Academy Safe, is…
Musician Carter Vail Relies on BJJ to Find Peace of Mind, Even as Injuries Pile On
Carter Vail is an the indie rock artist known for his viral TikTok songs and recent album “100 Cowboys”. He is also heavily involved in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A year ago,…
UFC BJJ to Be Part of Paramount’s $7.7B Seven-Year Deal, Likely Paywalled in Second Half of 2026
An interesting tip arrived at the bjjdoc mailbox earlier this month. According to the initial report Brazilian jiu-jitsu fans in Brazil will have to pay for a subscription as UFC…