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Dylan GALEA
In part two of the On the Road podcast, Wilfried Sam shifts the discussion with Nicolas Renier and Vincent Nguyen onto institutional ground: CFJJB vs France Judo, belt equivalences, the identity of BJJ and Luta Livre. After part one, which explored the technical evolution of French grappling, this sequel tackles the split and its consequences … Read more
French grappling comes of age: Luta Livre, the Mendes school, the CFJJB… and the end of the “easy high level” myth. In the latest episode of the On the Road podcast, Wilfried Sam brings together two major figures of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in France: Nicolas Renier, Luta Livre pioneer, multiple ADCC qualifier, historic no-gi technician, head … Read more
Some champions are admired for their medals, others are quoted for what they changed in the way people think about jiu-jitsu. Caio Terra belongs to both groups. Twelve IBJJF black belt world titles, including ten consecutive no-gi titles, a black belt earned in three years, open-weight gold medals with 57 kilos on the scale: the … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada – October 2, 2025: UFC BJJ 3, streamed free from the UFC APEX, underlined the boom of professional grappling: nine intense matches, two title fights, a buzzing crowd, and a TV-friendly format that delivers. The first three shows have already generated over 6.4 million YouTube views. Main Event: Bantamweight — Mikey Musumeci … Read more
Discover the career of Marcus Buchecha Almeida, the all-time record holder with 13 IBJJF world titles in the gi. From São Vicente to the UFC, his revolutionary style, legendary rivalries and unique legacy in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. How did Marcus Buchecha change BJJ forever at Long Beach? In 2012, Marcus Buchecha dethroned Rodolfo Vieira at the … Read more
At the dawn of the 2025-2026 season, CFJJB referee Wilfried Sam launches his podcast On the Road. For his first marathon episode of over two hours, he welcomes Kenji and Mathias Jardin for an unfiltered discussion: French national team selection, the growth of BJJ in France, the non-profit vs private academy debate, and realistic projections … Read more
Everyone knew the plan: take it to the ground, pass, mount, choke. Nobody could stop it. Ten IBJJF world titles, an ADCC won with eight submissions in eight matches, an MMA championship, and a 2017 farewell on a white-belt finish against the most decorated champion of the next generation. A profile of Roger Gracie, the … Read more
He was destined for everything. World champion, master of the worm guard, André Galvão’s favorite student. And then one day, nothing. Keenan was kicked out. Not left, not broke up: ejected. The Atos Jewel: When Mentor and Student Were One From the first minutes, the tone is set: Keenan Cornelius is seen as a rare … Read more
The UFC Apex in Las Vegas once again vibrated under the intensity of high-level jiu-jitsu. For this second edition of UFC BJJ, the event delivered on all its promises with spectacular finishes, a historic moment for France, and confirmation that the Tackett brothers are indeed the new golden generation of grappling. The UFC BJJ Phenomenon: … Read more
Episode 4 of Road to the Title UFC BJJ 2 takes us into the final stretch before fight night. We’re heading to the UFC Performance Institute for Andrew Tackett’s last training session — topped off with a face-off that screams war. It’s almost time. Final session at the UFC Performance Institute From the very first … Read more
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