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Gordon Ryan Retired at 30. Here Is What His Exit Actually Does to Grappling
The most dominant grappler the sport has ever produced walked away at 30, beaten by his own gut rather than any opponent. Here is what Gordon Ryan's retirement really means, who inherits the throne, and why ADCC 2026 is about to feel very different.
Are Heel Hooks Ruining Jiu-Jitsu? My Honest Take On The Leg Lock Takeover
Leg locks went from dirty trick to the most important skill set in grappling in about a decade. Heel hooks now decide title matches and blow out knees in equal measure. Here is what the leg lock takeover actually did to the sport, and where I land on whether it ruined anything.
CJI 2.5 And The $10 Million Bomb Craig Jones Just Dropped On Pro Grappling
Craig Jones announced CJI 2.5 with a $10,000,000 prize pool last week and the BJJ internet has not shut up since. What the number actually buys, who it pressures, and why I think it is both the best and the most reckless thing to happen to the sport in a decade.
UFC BJJ Is Quietly Becoming the Most Important Grappling Promotion. Here's My Take.
Six events in, UFC BJJ has gone from curiosity to the most consistent paycheck in pro grappling. What the format actually is, why the Opens divisions are the smart story, and whether this finally fixes the sport's money problem. Field opinions throughout.
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Gear reviews
Top 5 BJJ Gis on Amazon (Honest Picks)
The best BJJ gis you can buy on Amazon: Vector, Elite Sports, Sanabul, Tatami Initial and Venum Contender. Specs, fit, price and who each one is best for.
Hayabusa Rashguard Review: Long-Term Use for BJJ
Honest long-term review of the Hayabusa rashguard for BJJ: build quality, fit, durability over a year, washing routine, pros and cons, and who it suits.
Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Pearlweave Gi Review
Honest long-term review of the Hayabusa Ultra-Lightweight Pearlweave BJJ gi: 350 GSM pearl weave jacket, 8oz ripstop pants, fit, durability, washing routine and verdict.
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Athlete profiles
Gordon Ryan Retired at 30. Here Is What His Exit Actually Does to Grappling
The most dominant grappler the sport has ever produced walked away at 30, beaten by his own gut rather than any opponent. Here is what Gordon Ryan's retirement really means, who inherits the throne, and why ADCC 2026 is about to feel very different.
Mikey Musumeci: Career, Titles and Darth Rigatoni Style
Mikey 'Darth Rigatoni' Musumeci: five-time IBJJF world champion and ONE submission grappling king. Career, titles, technique and the man behind the nickname.
Luke Griffith: New Wave’s South African Heavyweight Powerhouse
In the competitive crucible of Austin, Texas, where elite grappling teams forge champions, New Wave Jiu Jitsu stands as a dominant force. Led by the legendary
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ADCC 2026: The Throne Is Wide Open. My Honest Read On Who Actually Wins In Kraków
ADCC heads to Europe for the first time, lands in Kraków on September 12 and 13, and for once nobody knows who walks out with the absolute. Gordon Ryan is gone, the superfight is empty, and the trials are producing killers nobody invited. Here is my honest read on the most open ADCC in years.
Gordon Ryan Retired at 30. Here Is What His Exit Actually Does to Grappling
The most dominant grappler the sport has ever produced walked away at 30, beaten by his own gut rather than any opponent. Here is what Gordon Ryan's retirement really means, who inherits the throne, and why ADCC 2026 is about to feel very different.
Are Heel Hooks Ruining Jiu-Jitsu? My Honest Take On The Leg Lock Takeover
Leg locks went from dirty trick to the most important skill set in grappling in about a decade. Heel hooks now decide title matches and blow out knees in equal measure. Here is what the leg lock takeover actually did to the sport, and where I land on whether it ruined anything.
CJI 2.5 And The $10 Million Bomb Craig Jones Just Dropped On Pro Grappling
Craig Jones announced CJI 2.5 with a $10,000,000 prize pool last week and the BJJ internet has not shut up since. What the number actually buys, who it pressures, and why I think it is both the best and the most reckless thing to happen to the sport in a decade.
UFC BJJ Is Quietly Becoming the Most Important Grappling Promotion. Here's My Take.
Six events in, UFC BJJ has gone from curiosity to the most consistent paycheck in pro grappling. What the format actually is, why the Opens divisions are the smart story, and whether this finally fixes the sport's money problem. Field opinions throughout.
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