First Look At UFC BJJ Open Rules
Las Vegas will host a new type of a BJJ tournament soon. This August it will host the inaugural UFC BJJ Open, a two day jiu jitsu tournament set…
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UFC BJJ Criticized for Inept Commentary as Spanish-Language Coverage Draws Bigger Authentic Audience
The commentary booth at UFC BJJ has become a focal point of community frustration with athletes, coaches and practitioners across the grappling world calling for an overhaul following a recent…
Craig Jones Confirms CJI 3 is Cancelled: “Decided to Keep the Money”
Craig Jones confirmed ithat the Craig Jones Invitational 3 has been cancelled. When asked about the status of the event he responded: “cancelled. Decided to keep the money.” The…
John Danaher Outlines Case for Why Most BJJ Coaches Are Wasting Their Students’ Time and Money
John Danaher has never been shy about holding coaches to a high standard, and in a recent conversation on the Grappling Archive, he laid out exactly what separates a genuinely…
Mica Galvao Opens Up About Getting Abused By Melqui Galvao Growing Up, Distances Family From The Accusations
Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Mica Galvao posted an emotional Instagram video addressing his upbringing and the treatment he says he experienced growing up, amid broader allegations against his father, Melqui Galvao.…
Judo Influencer Claims Promoting Gordon Ryan’s Andre Galvao Slap Incident Was Deeply Unethical And Something That Would Never Happen In Judo
Chadi, a second-degree judo black belt and martial arts history YouTuber, appeared on a podcast to discuss judo history in depth. Near the end of the conversation, he shifted toward…
John Danaher Breaks Down What Makes Ruotolos Special
Long before Kade and Tye Ruotolo became two of the most exciting grapplers in the sport, John Danaher saw traits that separated them from nearly everyone else in their generation.…
Former Atos Black Belt Josh Hinger voices support for Andre Galvao Accusers, Following Atos ‘Safe Mat’ Program Launch
Josh Hinger built his career under the Atos banner, yet he posted a brief but pointed message on Instagram that drew immediate attention across the jiu jitsu community. “The…
Mikey Musumeci Receives Heavy Criticism From the BJJ Community for Competing With a Staph Infection
Mikey Musumeci submitted his throwaway opponent in two minutes. By the end of the night, however, it was not the submission that had the grappling world talking. Standing at the…
Second Girl Accuses Andre Galvao Of Inappropriate Behavior
Just days after Alexa Herse publicly accused Andre Galvao of inappropriate conduct and filed a report with local law enforcement, a second woman has come forward with her own account…