Sarah Galvao Wins IBJJF Crown
The 2025 IBJJF Crown concluded on Sunday in Long Beach, California, producing three new champions and confirming the continued dominance of some BJJ’s elite. Sarah Galvão emerged as the standout…
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Former JRE guest John Shrek McPhee gets DQ-ed at IBJJF Master Worlds
The jiu-jitsu mats at the IBJJF Master Worlds in Las Vegas witnessed unexpected drama this weekend as John “Shrek” McPhee, a controversial veteran who previously appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast,…
WATCH: 62 year old who started training BJJ just 4 months ago talks competing: I didn’t win but it’s okay, The experience was worth it
At 62 years old most people might think about slowing down but Creso Arruda (@cresofulvio) had other plans. Just four months after stepping onto the mats for the first time…
Family starts gofundme for competitor who passed away at IBJJF Chicago Open
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied together to support the family of Alvis E. Villarreal, the competitor who tragically passed away following a medical emergency at the IBJJF Chicago Summer…
WATCH: Joao Miyao wins a match at 2025 Master with a sick Baratoplata
João Miyao delivered another masterclass in submission artistry at the 2025 Masters showcasing the technique that has become his signature calling card in recent years. The Brazilian grappling legend secured…
IBJJF releases statement after a competitor passed away at Chicago open
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation has issued a heartfelt response following the tragic passing of an athlete during last weekend’s Chicago Summer Open tournament. In an official statement released Tuesday…
Competitor passed away on the mats at IBJJF Chicago Open
A tragedy struck the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community during the IBJJF Chicago Open when a competitor lost their life after completing a match, sending waves through the grappling world and igniting…
Mia Funegra talks becoming the youngest black belt World Champion ever at just 18 years old
At just 18 years old, Mia Funegra has rewritten the history books of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, capturing gold at the 2025 IBJJF World Championships in Long Beach California to become the…
Buchecha: I lost my first 10 tournaments all in the first round
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida‘s path to becoming a 13-time world champion began with a harsh reality check that would have broken most aspiring athletes. In a candid interview…
Buchecha Reveals the Private Gesture Leandro Lo Made—And Why He Returned the Favor on the World’s Biggest Stage
In an interesting moment during Andre Galvao‘s podcast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida shared the deeply personal story behind one of the sport’s most memorable moments of sportsmanship. The…