CJI 3 Cancelled | No-Gi Weekly May 25–31
CJI 3 cancelled, ADCC Krakow locked, Kade Ruotolo out of June 26 title defense, Fabricio Andrey vs Owen Jones takes the slot. The week of May 25–31 in no-gi grappling.
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Heel Hook BJJ: 7 No-Gi Truths That Save Your Knee
The heel hook BJJ tap window is roughly 1.4 seconds — that is the average gap top instructors report between the moment a competitor feels real torque and the moment a ligament gives way. Miss it, and the next sound on the mat is a wet pop you do not forget. A heel hook is…
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Best No-Gi Shorts for BJJ: What ADCC Pros Wear in 2026
What ADCC and CJI pros actually wear, the four specs that decide quality, and budget brackets that survive hard no-gi training.
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UFC BJJ 9: 7 Bold Storylines Worth Watching June 4
UFC BJJ 9 lands at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and it brings the strongest top-to-bottom card the young promotion has put together. Mason Fowler defends his light heavyweight title against IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Devhonte Johnson in the main event, two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns makes…
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ADCC -88kg Trials: 5 Truths About Nathan Haddad’s Win
Nathan Haddad climbed out of a 6-0 hole, armbarred Jayden Groner, and beat Ryan Aitken to take ADCC -88kg at the 2026 West Coast Trials.
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Hayabusa, Tatami, Scramble, Gold BJJ: Premium Rashguard Showdown
Four premium no-gi rashguard brands tested head-to-head on fabric, fit, sizing honesty, durability, and price — which one actually earns the $50-$80 spend.
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Mikey Musumeci Heel Hook: 5 UFC BJJ 8 No-Gi Lessons
Mikey Musumeci tapped Kevin Dantzler with a heel hook at 2:15 of Round 1 at UFC BJJ 8 — fighting through a staph infection. 5 lessons from the no-gi finish.
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Leg Lock Era: How Spats Hold Grip Where Compression Tights Slip
The modern no-gi leg lock game punishes the wrong compression layer. Spats and compression tights look identical from a few mats away — but only one stays locked at the waist through a heel hook battle and a thirty-second 50/50 scramble.
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Spats vs Tights for No-Gi: Why Gym Pairs Fail on the Mat
BJJ spats and athletic compression tights look identical on the rack. They fall apart on the mats for completely different reasons. Here is what separates a 90-day spat from a 9-week tear.
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Andrey vs Owen Jones: 5 ONE Fight Night 44 Truths
Kade Ruotolo’s injury reshuffled ONE Fight Night 44 — Andrey vs Owen Jones now headlines the no-gi side. Five truths the matchup hides.
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Darce vs Anaconda: 7 No-Gi Differences That Decide the Tap
Darce vs anaconda chokes look identical until they don’t. Seven concrete no-gi differences that decide which submission finishes faster, with 2026 fight data.
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Compression Shorts Buying Guide: Length, Seams, and Grip for No-Gi BJJ
The right compression shorts disappear under your no-gi shorts. The wrong pair pinches and rolls all class. Here’s what to check before you buy.
