Kaynan Duarte has been booked to challenge Yuri Simoes for the vacant ADCC 2026 superfight title. The match is set for the ADCC 2026 event, with FloGrappling carrying the live coverage on September 12–13, 2026.
https://jitsmagazine.com/kaynan-duarte-vs-yuri-simoes-booked-for-adcc-2026-superfight/
Fight 2 Win 314 took place in Las Vegas on May 8, 2026, delivering multiple highlight moments and finishers. The article lists full results, including Nick Ortiz’s submission, Brittany Reyes’s kneebar, and Jerry Shapiro’s arm-triangle finish.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-314-las-vegas-full-results-and-highlights/
Mica Galvao revealed Mika Jiu-Jitsu plans are on hold amid fallout from his father’s arrest and related disruptions to his teams. He expressed support for victims and said he may revisit the project in the future.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mica-galvao-announces-plans-for-mika-jiu-jitsu-are-on-hold/
A video of Sean Strickland grappling sparked strong reactions ahead of UFC 328. Fans debated Strickland's ability to defend takedowns against Khamzat Chimaev.
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/05/07/fans-say-to-bet-the-house-on-khamzat-chimaev-after-watching-sean-strickland-grapple-ufc-middleweight/
ONE Championship hosts The Inner Circle and ONE Friday Fights 153 in Bangkok with 14 matchups across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The article previews results and highlights for every bout, including the main event between Adam Sor Dechapan and Enzo Clarisse.
https://onefc.com/news/the-inner-circle-and-one-friday-fights-153-results-and-highlights-for-every-match/
Helena Crevar will defend her lightweight title against Amanda Pamela Nicole at Polaris 37 on June 6, 2026. The event will be streamed on FloGrappling and features cross-promotional bouts.
https://jitsmagazine.com/helena-crevar-to-defend-lightweight-title-against-amanda-pamela-nicole-at-polaris-37/
Kade Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, will defend his belt against Fabricio Andrey at The Inner Circle on June 26. The bout will stream on live.onefc.com.
https://onefc.com/news/kade-ruotolo-to-defend-lightweight-submission-grappling-belt-against-fabricio-andrey-at-the-inner-circle-on-june-26/
Helena Crevar will face Paige Ivette Clymer in a 10-minute openweight submission grappling contest at The Inner Circle in Bangkok on July 17. Crevar, 19, is a No-Gi World Champion and trains with John Danaher, aiming for a ONE World Title shot after her January debut performance.
https://onefc.com/news/helena-crevar-returns-to-face-paige-ivette-clymer-in-submission-grappling-action-at-the-inner-circle-on-july-17/
Gilbert Burns has signed with UFC BJJ and will compete in grappling for the promotion. A debut is expected in the second half of 2026.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/441855/hes-back-gilbert-burns-signs-with-ufc-bjj-grappling-debut-expected-later-this-year
Fight 2 Win 313 took place in Phoenix, Arizona on May 2, 2026, with a high finishing rate and several notable armbars. The article provides the full results list from the event, including wins by Metcalf, DeLos Santos, Thomas Jr., and many others.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fight-2-win-313-phoenix-full-results-and-highlights/
Fabricio Andrey has been booked to challenge Kade Ruotolo for the ONE Championship lightweight submission grappling title at ONE: The Inner Circle on June 26, 2026. Ruotolo is the reigning champion and has more experience with the promotion.
https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-andrey-to-challenge-kade-ruotolo-for-lightweight-title-at-one-the-inner-circle/
Demetrious Johnson is stepping away from Jiu-Jitsu competition and exhibitions, focusing on other projects. He says he has no calling to compete in Jiu-Jitsu right now and plans to train less.
https://jitsmagazine.com/demetrious-johnson-steps-away-from-jiu-jitsu-competition/
Mica Galvao announced that BJJ College will be disbanded and replaced by Mika Jiu-Jitsu amid recent allegations against his father Melqui Galvao. He published a statement against harassment and noted a leadership change following Melqui's arrest, with the IBJJF issuing a permanent ban to Melqui.
https://jitsmagazine.com/mica-galvao-announces-end-of-bjj-college-after-allegations-against-melqui/
The article discusses Khamzat Chimaev defending the middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 and notes Strickland’s historic lack of submissions in the UFC. It also highlights Chimaev’s grappling strength and how it could influence the bout.
https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/05/05/the-surprising-sean-strickland-record-grappling-specialist-khamzat-chimaev-is-backed-to-end-at-ufc-328/
The article profiles Jiujitsu world champion Sandro Santiago using grappling to restrain an aggressor in a Santa Cruz surf incident, illustrating real‑world self‑defense value of BJJ. It notes Santiago’s credentials as a world champion and instructor.
https://beachgrit.com/2026/05/jiujitsu-world-champ-sandro-santiago-proves-effectiveness-of-grappling-in-santa-cruz-surf-fight/
Melqui Galvao was arrested for alleged sexual assault of minors, prompting Diogo Reis and Mica Galvao to distance themselves from their former coach. Reis leaves BJJ College and rebrands toward Mika Jiu-Jitsu as Galvao family updates unfold.
https://mmamania.com/bjj-news/441403/after-melqui-galvaos-arrest-mica-galvao-announces-new-team-adcc-champ-diogo-reis-leaves
The 2026 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals in Sao Paulo crowned champions across weight classes, with standout performances by Mayssa Bastos, Sarah Galvao, Yara Soares, and Vinicius Liberati. Liberati defeated Erich Munis in the 100kg final, snapping Munis’s 48-match winning streak and signaling Alliance Rio de Janeiro's rising prominence.
https://bjjheroes.com/bjj-news/2026-cbjj-brazilian-nationals-results
Marlon Tajik defeated Nick Mataya to claim the MCJJ middleweight title, while Amanda Bruse submitted Jasmine Rocha to win the bantamweight belt. Gianni Grippo won the lightweight title by defeating Reese LaFever by decision, and Jaine Fragoso captured the flyweight crown after a judges’ decision.
https://jitsmagazine.com/main-character-jiu-jitsu-invitational-full-results-and-highlights/
Chael Sonnen says Sean Strickland is the UFC's last line of defense against Khamzat Chimaev and the so-called Russian invasion ahead of UFC 328. The article discusses the May 9, 2026 fight in Newark and the broader hype surrounding Chimaev.
https://mmamania.com/latest-news/441384/ufc-328s-sean-strickland-the-only-man-who-can-stand-against-khamzat-chimaev-russian-invasion-our-last-line-of-defense
Brenda Larissa, a former member of Melqui Galvao's academy, publicly alleged years of abuse by Galvao starting when she was 12. The disclosure follows Galvao's arrest in Brazil and highlights alleged abuse across multiple victims.
https://jitsmagazine.com/brenda-larissa-comes-forward-with-abuse-allegations-against-melqui-galvao/