The 100% Brazilian jiu-jitsu journal: news, official rules, profiles
Dylan GALEA
We feared a step backward. Instead, UFC BJJ 8 confirmed the trend set last month: six submissions in eight matches, two belts defended with authority, and a main event wrapped up in under three minutes. After the excellent UFC BJJ 7, the platform has finally hit a steady stride on the entertainment front. And that’s … Read more
The question keeps coming up in gyms, on forums, and in conversations between practitioners: is BJJ for self-defense really effective on the street? Some swear it’s the most complete discipline out there. Others, however, point to its shortcomings against armed attackers, multiple opponents, or standing confrontations. The truth, as is often the case, lies somewhere … Read more
For his complete record, technical style and MMA transition, read Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida: The Giant with 13 Crowns. Marcus Buchecha is far more than 13 world titles and spectacular finishes. He’s also a tough childhood in São Vicente, an unwavering loyalty toward his loved ones, and a simple philosophy: “being a good person before being … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | April 3, 2026 | Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada Introduction — Five Submissions, Two New Champions, and the Spectacle We’d Been Waiting For After two frustrating editions in terms of action (one submission across eight bouts at UFC BJJ 6, two out of nine at UFC BJJ 5), we were starting to … Read more
Some athletes win titles. Others mark a sport forever. Leandro Lo did both. Eight IBJJF World titles. Five different weight classes. A record no one has matched in the history of gi BJJ. But beyond the numbers, Leandro Lo represented something rarer: a competitor who made Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beautiful to watch. Offensive, creative, relentless. His … Read more
BJJ nutrition is one of the most overlooked factors in progression. We spend hours on the mats, buy premium gis, and watch technique videos until 2 AM. Yet we eat a burger 45 minutes before sparring and skip the post-training meal because we’re “not hungry.” We’ve all been there. The result is predictable: lower performance, … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | March 13, 2026 Introduction: Big Names, a Historic Belt, and Still Not Enough Submissions We asked for Joao Miyao. He showed up. An inaugural women’s title? Done. UFC BJJ 6 checked every box on paper: the highly anticipated debuts of Nick Rodriguez and Miyao, Mason Fowler’s first title defense, a women’s bantamweight … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | January 22-23, 2026 | Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas, Lisbon, Portugal One Year of Redemption One year ago, Freddy Lele Talla walked out of this same arena with a loss and a head full of doubts. Real existential questions about his place in this sport, about whether he could actually reach his goals. … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | March 4, 2026 We asked for it. They delivered. Three weeks ago, we ended our UFC BJJ 5 recap with one line: “One name comes to mind: Joao Miyao. Bring him in. The fans — and Musumeci — need it.” We weren’t the only ones calling for it: Musumeci himself, then Jalen … Read more
By BJJ-Rules | March 2026 Meta description: BJJ vs Judo: what are the real differences? Rules, techniques, philosophy — the complete guide to understanding two martial arts born from the same roots. BJJ vs Judo: What’s the Difference? The Complete Guide You’ve watched a grappling match and wondered: “Why is one guy trying to throw … Read more
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