ADCC Sends Out Official Invites to Former Champions
ADCC has begun rolling out official invitations for the 2026 World Championships, with the first batch going to reigning titleholders from the previous edition. The 2026 ADCC World Championship is…
Author: Anson Arnold
Atos HQ updates site to name Sarah Galvao As The New Head Coach
In the wake of organizational upheaval at Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ, the academy’s website has quietly undergone significant changes to its coaching staff listings. The most notable update shows Sarah…
Former UFC Flyweight Muhammad Mokaev Claims He Was Offered UFC BJJ Title Match Against Musumeci
Former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev has announced on social media that he received an offer to compete against reigning UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci for the promotional title. “I…
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa Distances Himself From Atos, Releases Statement Following Galvão Allegations
In the wake of serious allegations against Andre Galvao and mounting pressure on Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ, one of the team’s most prominent athletes has quietly severed ties with the…
Nicholas Meregali Says Being Against PEDs Cost Him Early in His Career as He Prepares UFC BJJ Return
During a recent appearance on the Connect Cast podcast, Nicholas Meregali addressed his stance on PEDs while discussing his lengthy absence from competition and upcoming return to UFC BJJ. When…
Nicholas Meregali On Craig Jones Invitational: CJI Entered To Divide The Industry In A Negative Way
Nicholas Meregali is returning to competition after 17 months away. Now signed exclusively with UFC BJJ, Meregali offered his thoughts on the Craig Jones Invitational and the current state of…
Andre Galvao’s Brother Gustavo Accused of Dating Student He Allegedly Met at 14
The biggest story in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community right now centers on the allegations against Andre Galvao. While those allegations initially struck some as far-fetched, the detailed accounts that emerged…
Craig Jones Responds To Gordon Ryan’s Octopus Counter: “I Watched All Four Minutes of It and I Thought, Why Did I Not Think of Crossface?”
Craig Jones has addressed Gordon Ryan‘s recently released Octopus Guard counter series, crediting his longtime rival with inadvertently generating substantial revenue for charity. Jones took to social media with footage…
Atos Zurich Issues Statement Backing Andre Galvao Even as His Own Dojo Moves to Distance Itself
Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ is scrambling to distance itself from founders and owners Andre Galvao and Angelica Galvao amid serious allegations, but one major affiliate took the opposite approach. Atos…
Roberto Cyborg Abreu’s Ex Girlfriend Releases Statement Calling For Accountability Years After He Was Alleged To Have Helped His Black Belt Escape Justice
Maggie Grindatti Lira released a public statement addressing her past association with Roberto Cyborg Abreu. Her statement comes following serious allegations against Andre Galvao and Team Atos. “There was a…