Guard pulling in BJJ is one of the most debated tactics in no-gi grappling — and after Tye Ruotolo’s title defense against Pawel Jaworski at ONE Fight Night 41, the conversation has shifted from “is it legitimate?” to “how do you beat it?” Whether you compete in ADCC rules, ONE Championship submission grappling, or local…
Wrestling takedowns for BJJ have become the single biggest differentiator between grapplers who consistently score points and those who spend entire rounds fighting for position on the ground. Whether you compete in ADCC, IBJJF No-Gi, or local submission-only events, a sharp takedown game puts you two points ahead before the real battle begins. The best…
The complete guide to MMA fight shorts, no gi rashguards, and combat gear for bare knuckle and no-gi crossover fighters. NZ tested.
Chuck Norris died March 19, 2026 at age 86. His influence on combat sports runs deeper than the memes — from karate world champion to BJJ black belt, he helped build the foundation modern MMA stands on.
Complete guide to no-gi competition gear for 2026. What ADCC and CJI competitors actually wear: rashguards, fight shorts, spats, mouthguards, and more.
The guard game has exploded in modern no-gi competition, transforming from a defensive necessity into an aggressive attacking platform. From Gordon Ryan’s systematic guard retention to Kade Ruotolo’s dynamic transitions, today’s elite grapplers treat guard work as the foundation of their entire game. This comprehensive breakdown examines the core principles that separate effective guard players…
The grappling world is still buzzing from the explosive action at the 2026 ADCC South American Trials that took place this past weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Five elite grapplers punched their tickets to the World Championships, but it was heavyweight powerhouse Roosevelt Sousa who stole the show with a devastating submission victory in…
# Teen Phenoms Steal the Show at 2026 ADCC South American Trials The first ADCC South American Trials of 2026 delivered spectacular action in Rio de Janeiro on March 14th, with teenage prodigies stealing headlines and earning their spots at the world’s most prestigious no-gi grappling championship. Among the standout performances, two young athletes from…
Leg Lock Guide: Complete No-Gi Submission Techniques Leg locks represent the most explosive submissions in no-gi grappling, capable of ending fights in seconds. From Gordon Ryan’s lightning-fast heel hooks at ADCC to Lachlan Giles’ systematic destruction of heavyweight opponents, these techniques have revolutionized modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling. This comprehensive guide breaks down every…
Tye Ruotolo retains his ONE welterweight title, Cassia Moura claims the inaugural UFC BJJ women’s bantamweight belt, Polaris 36 delivers three title fights in London, and PGF Season 9 heats up. Full coverage of every major no-gi event from March 7-14, 2026.
UFC BJJ 6 delivered one of the most compelling no-gi grappling events of the year when it went down Thursday night at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. From a 20-year-old prodigy capturing the first-ever women’s bantamweight title to one of the sport’s biggest names barely scraping out a draw with a last-second heel hook…
ADCC 2026 heads to Kraków, Poland on September 12-13 with a stacked roster of world-class no-gi grapplers. Here is every confirmed athlete, weight class breakdown, Super Fight speculation, and everything you need to know about the biggest submission grappling event of the year.