Kimura BJJ: 7 No-Gi Setups That Force the Tap
The kimura BJJ submission finishes from every position on the mat. Here are the 7 highest-percentage no-gi setups and the defenses that actually work.
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North South Choke: 7 No-Gi Steps to a Marcelo Finish
North south choke broken down: 7 no-gi steps Marcelo Garcia uses to finish ADCC opponents in nine seconds.
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How to Prevent Cauliflower Ear in BJJ: 7 No-Gi Truths
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired with one of the most recognized ears in combat sports, and he started wrestling at age six. The timeline isn’t a coincidence. Learning how to prevent cauliflower ear is a no-gi grappler’s first practical skill, sitting somewhere between learning to shrimp and learning to tap. The injury is mechanical, predictable, and almost…
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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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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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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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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.
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Short Sleeve vs Long Sleeve Rashguards: When Each One Wins
Short sleeve vs long sleeve rashguards isn’t a tribal choice — it’s a context call. Climate, mat burn risk, hygiene, and roll style all shift the answer. Here’s how no-gi grapplers should decide.
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Imanari Roll: 7 Truths About No-Gi’s Most Feared Entry
The imanari roll is a rolling leg attack that starts from standing, drops the attacker into a back-roll, and ends with their legs wrapped around your shin before you finish your strike. Named for Japanese MMA veteran Masakazu Imanari, the technique earned its place in no-gi grappling history because it solved a problem nobody else…
