Butterfly Guard BJJ: 7 No-Gi Sweeps That Still Win in 2026
Butterfly guard BJJ still wins matches in 2026 — 7 no-gi sweeps, the Marcelo Garcia underhook system, and how to use butterfly hooks in the heel hook era.
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Body Lock Pass No-Gi: 7 Setups That Crush the Modern Guard
The body lock pass is the no-gi guard pass that quietly became the meta. Watch any ADCC final from the last six years and you’ll spot it: forearms cinched around the lower back, head heavy on the chest, knees splitting the opponent’s hips. Gordon Ryan rode it to three ADCC golds. Nicky Rodriguez built an…
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Darce Choke No-Gi: 7 Setups That Force the Tap
The darce choke no-gi is a head-and-arm blood choke that finishes opponents from the front headlock, the bottom of side control, the turtle, and a half guard sprawl — four positions that no-gi grapplers live in every round. Vicente Luque owns four UFC darce wins and Tony Ferguson has three, which makes it the single…
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Triangle Choke: 7 No-Gi Setups That Force the Tap
Master the triangle choke in no-gi with 7 setups that force the tap — closed guard, mount, scrambles, and the angle adjustment most fighters miss.
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Submission Underground Returns As No-Gi Goes Global | No-Gi Weekly April 28-May 4 2026
Chael Sonnen brings back Submission Underground, UFC BJJ 8 locks Musumeci vs Dantzler, ADCC West Coast Trials aftermath, Gordon Ryan retirement fallout, and Progress drops its 2026 ranked rashguard line. Your no-gi week in full.
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ADCC West Coast Trials 2026 Results: 8 Champions Crowned
The ADCC West Coast Trials 2026 wrapped up on April 19 at the Fairplex Expo Hall in Pomona, California, and eight no-gi grapplers walked away with golden tickets to the ADCC 2026 World Championship in Poland. Over 700 athletes registered across the two-day meat grinder, and only one name from each weight class survived the…
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Anaconda Choke No-Gi: 7 Brutal Setups That Force the Tap
The anaconda choke no-gi is the front-headlock submission ex-wrestlers use to wreck pure jiu-jitsu. 7 setups, mechanics, escapes, and the d’arce comparison.
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ADCC West Coast Trials 2026: Who’s In and Why It Matters
ADCC West Coast Trials 2026 is taking shape. Here is who is already in, what the brackets could mean, and why no-gi fans should pay attention.
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ADCC Trials 2026: 8 Divisions, 50+ Qualified Athletes, and What Happens Next
ADCC trials 2026 are shaping the most stacked no-gi world championship roster in the event’s history. With 50+ athletes already qualified across 8 divisions and more trials events ahead, the road to Kraków is delivering drama at every stop. Whether you’re tracking your favorite grappler’s path or planning your own trials entry, here’s the complete…
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Gordon Ryan: The No-Gi GOAT and the Legacy He Left Behind
Gordon Ryan is widely regarded as the greatest no-gi grappler of all time, and his March 2026 retirement brought that debate to a close for many in the community. Over a decade of competition, he redefined what was possible in submission wrestling — building a record that may never be matched. Whether you watched him…
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Leg Drag Pass BJJ: 5 No-Gi Details That Make It Unstoppable
The leg drag pass is one of the most reliable guard passes in no-gi BJJ — and for good reason. When executed correctly, it puts the guard passer in complete hip control while giving the bottom player almost no useful guard retention options. In no-gi, where slippery limbs and absent collar grips make many passes…
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Ashi Garami: The Complete Guide to Leg Entanglements in No-Gi BJJ
Ashi garami is the cornerstone of modern no-gi leg lock systems — the entry point for inside heel hooks, outside heel hooks, and a web of dangerous lower-body submissions that have redefined competitive grappling over the past decade. Whether you’re watching an ADCC superfight or drilling in the gym on a Tuesday night, understanding ashi…
