Grappling
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ADCC champion Victor Hugo makes his ONE debut against Devhonte Johnson on November 6
The Brazilian, +99 kg gold medalist in Kraków, competes in an openweight grappling match at ONE Fight Night 49 in Bangkok. In the night's main event, Lucas Gabriel faces Alibeg Rasulov in MMA.
UFC BJJ 12 features Cassia Moura chasing a second belt and Gilbert Burns back in jiu-jitsu
The event is this Thursday, October 8, in Las Vegas, with two title matches. Burns, who has left MMA, faces Gabriel Almeida.
José Aldo and Chito Vera draw in grappling match in Quito
Neither man got a submission in the 10 minutes of the Hype FC rematch, and the judges declared a draw. In MMA, in 2020, Aldo had won by decision.
Rickson Gracie talks about Parkinson's and says he practices jiu-jitsu every day "through my breathing"
At 66, the jiu-jitsu legend admitted on a podcast that he feels his body losing strength, but said jiu-jitsu remains part of his routine through breathing, positive thinking and gratitude.
Helena Crevar, the youngest champion in ADCC history, says 99% of her training is with men
At 19, the American talked about how she won the title at ADCC 2026 and said training with men has never been a problem for her.
Ruan Alvarenga beats Japanese opponent by split decision in ONE grappling bout in Bangkok
Both men managed to lock in heel hooks, and the judges gave the win to the Brazilian for his aggressiveness. It was his second straight win in ONE.
José Aldo and Chito Vera meet again for a grappling match in Quito on Sunday, October 4
Almost six years after their UFC fight, the Brazilian former champion and the Ecuadorian face each other again, now in a match that only ends with a submission.
Musumeci dominates Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11; Fowler draws and remains champion
Mikey Musumeci won by unanimous decision in the main event. The light heavyweight title fight ended in a split draw.
Jaworski submits Lovato Jr. at ONE and, a week later, becomes ADCC champion at home
A leg lock specialist, the Pole won the -88 kg division in Kraków and became the first ADCC champion from his country.
Kennedy Maciel is ADCC champion, repeating the feat of his father, Cobrinha
The Brazilian won the -66 kg division in Kraków. He and his father are the first father-son duo to win gold at the ADCC World Championship.
Felipe Preguiça is the first two-time absolute champion in ADCC history
The Brazilian submitted Roosevelt Sousa with a rear-naked choke in the final in Kraków, Poland. See all the champions of the grappling World Championship.
Victor Hugo submits all four opponents, wins the +99 kg title and says farewell to ADCC
The Brazilian won all four matches by submission and earned his first ADCC gold. After the final, he announced he will no longer compete in the tournament.