No-Gi Grappling News: Owen Jones Stuns Andrey, Kraków Looms
Owen Jones upset Fabricio Andrey at ONE Fight Night 44 after Kade Ruotolo pulled out injured, the CBJJ No-Gi Championship hit FloGrappling, and ADCC Kraków drew closer.
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How to Choose No-Gi BJJ Gear: A Function-First Guide for Grapplers
A function-first walk through every piece of no-gi BJJ gear — what each item actually does on the mat, how the rulebook constrains your choices, and how to build a kit that survives live rolling without wasting money.
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What Goes in a No-Gi Grappler’s Gear Bag: A Complete Kit Walkthrough
A complete No-Gi BJJ gear guide that walks the entire bag — rashguard, shorts, spats, mouthguard, ear protection, and the hygiene kit that keeps you on the mat.
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Best Rashguards for BJJ and Grappling in 2026: What Mat-Tested Gear Gets Right
An updated 2026 look at what actually separates a competition-grade no-gi rashguard from gym-rack filler — fabric, construction, fit, and longevity, judged the way grapplers judge them.
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Board Shorts vs Fight Shorts for BJJ: Why One Tears and One Wins
Board shorts split at the inseam, snag fingers in the pockets, and get you DQ’d in IBJJF events. Here is exactly why fight shorts win the no-gi mat.
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Why Rashguards Fade: The Science of Color Loss in No-Gi Gear
Print method, UV exposure, chlorine, and dryer heat all attack rashguard color. Here is how each one breaks the fabric down and the no-gi-specific routine that keeps your print sharp through hundreds of rolls.
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Heel Hook Defense No-Gi: 6 Principles to Save Your Knees
At ADCC 2024, more than half of all submission finishes came from leg attacks — and the heel hook accounted for the lion’s share. Heel hook defense is no longer an optional skill in no-gi grappling. If you train at any serious gym, someone in your roll is hunting your knee right now. This guide…
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Peruvian Necktie No-Gi: 7 Setups That Force the Tap
The peruvian necktie is no-gi’s rarest front-headlock finish. Seven setups, real fight examples, and the gable-grip mechanics behind it.
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BJJ Kneepads and Joint Support: A No-Gi Guide for the Leg Lock Era
Knee pain is the silent epidemic of no-gi grappling. Here’s how kneepads, sleeves, and braces actually work — and which type your joints need in the leg-lock era.
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How Many Drilling Hours Before Cauliflower Ear? The Math That Justifies Ear Guards
The competition match is short. The drilling hours are not. Here’s the cumulative practice-time math behind why most no-gi cauliflower ear is built in training — and the threshold where ear guards stop being optional.
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Ear Guard Straps as Grips: The No-Gi Handle Problem
Wrestling ear guard straps become legitimate handles in no-gi BJJ rolls. Here’s why the hardware turns into a grip target, how it shows up in common positions, and how to deny the chin-strap grab in training and competition.
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The Crossface Problem: How Side Control Damages Ears Even Through Headgear
Modern ear guards block impact and friction, but the sustained shear of a no-gi crossface still grinds cartilage against your skull. The 5 positions that wreck ears through headgear — and the technical defenses that close the gap.
