On the debut episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast, Mikey Musumeci made a surprising revelation. Speaking alongside co-host Hector Velasquez and guest William Tackett, the decorated grappler shared that he’s…
Jiu-jitsu coach and civil police investigator Melquizedec de Lima Galvão Ferreira, 47, known in the sport as Melqui Galvão, was arrested in Manaus, Amazonas, following allegations of assault involving a…
In the day following the arrest of jiu-jitsu coach Melqui Galvão, Nicholas Meregali posted a video to social media that quickly gathered over 75,000 likes. The message was direct and…
New details have emerged following the arrest of Melqui Galvão in Manaus on April 28. The case originated in São Paulo where a 17-year-old athlete accused Galvão of misconduct allegedly…
The arrest of Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt instructor Melqui Galvao on suspicion of offenses involving a minor drew immediate and pointed responses from the athletes with closest ties to him.…
A wave of serious allegations has rattled the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community following the reported arrest of Melqui Galvao on suspicion of offenses involving a minor. Documentation reviewed by this outlet…
A prominent Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and gym owner was taken into custody in the early morning hours of April 21 in Fazenda Rio Grande, Brazil. Authorities say surveillance footage…
During a recent episode of the Pound for Pound podcast, Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo tackled a fan question that quickly turned into a genuine debate: who would win in…
Ryan Spann competed at the UFC’s heavyweight division on Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, stopping Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida with a two-punch combination in the second round…
Carlos Gracie Jr., the founder and president of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), has been promoted to red belt. The announcement was made via the IBJJF’s official social media…
