Drama & beefs
Suspensions, expulsions, the receipts. The sport is small. Everyone knows.
Apr 27, 2026
FloGrappling Said Goodbye To Craig Jones On April 5 #Shorts
#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Shorts FloGrappling gave Craig Jones the kindest goodbye in grappling media. He's spent every day since using it as free promo for CJI 3. Sources: - FloGrappling Confirms Split With Craig Jones: "Hey, Let's Not Do This": https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/flograppli
Apr 26, 2026
Gym Owner's New Belt Accountability System Includes Instagram Engagement Metrics And A Mandatory Thank-You Note After Each Promotion
Apex Warrior Jiu-Jitsu in Nashville unveils a 100-point belt promotion rubric scoring students on attendance, technique, and how fast they comment OSS on the gym Instagram. Blue belt Jennifer Watts scored 94 and still got passed over for insufficient emoji use.
Apr 26, 2026
Academy's New Belt Promotion Policy Includes Notarized Proof Of Weekly Phone Calls With Mother — Signed By A Witness Who Also Trains Jiu-Jitsu
Nova Vanguarda Jiu-Jitsu Academy now requires weekly 30-minute mother-call logs, a notarized character affidavit, and a purple-belt witness signature for stripe and belt advancement. Two members already demoted.
Apr 26, 2026
Area Blue Belt Announces He's Leaving His Gym — Submits Formal Two Weeks' Notice Conditional On Coach Promoting Him To Purple First
Derek Matson, 31, delivered a four-paragraph resignation letter to his coach on Sunday, then attached a petition of support signed entirely by a white belt who had been training for seven weeks.
Apr 25, 2026
Three-Time NCAA Champion Announces White House Card #Shorts
#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Shorts Bo Nickal was booked for the White House UFC card — then admitted he hasn't signed the contract. He's publicly asking Colby Covington to take his spot instead. Sources: - Bo Nickal 'hasn't signed a contract' for UFC White House, offers to dump first oppon
Apr 25, 2026
Craig Jones Confirms Full Split From Simple Man #Shorts
#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Shorts Craig Jones severs the last institutional tie with Simple Man. Add it to the pile: FloGrappling, ADCC, the equal pay pledge. CJI 3 drops with ten million and zero partners — and he's still the main event. Sources: - BJJEE: Craig Jones — CJI 3 and the inde
Apr 21, 2026
RAF Just Signed Its 4th UFC Champion in 6 Months #Shorts
#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Shorts RAF announced Khamzat Chimaev's signing during the Saturday broadcast. The UFC found out live on FOX Nation. Dana White's full reaction was six words. Sources: - BJJEE: Khamzat Chimaev Signs Up For RAF Wrestling Debut: https://www.bjjee.com/bjj-news/khamz
Apr 18, 2026
Three Split Decisions. One Judge. Sal D'Amato Did It Again. #Shorts
#BJJ #JiuJitsu #Shorts UFC Winnipeg's Jasudavicius vs Silva decision has the community calling it the craziest robbery of all time. Sal D'Amato was on the panel. Again. Sources: Karine Silva post-fight: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5eiw2UhiLhk #Grappling #MartialArts
Apr 16, 2026
International Tournament Sells Out At 8,000 Entries; Venue's Air Conditioning System Rated For 600 Occupants
A record-breaking grappling tournament stuffs 8,000 athletes into a civic center whose climate control was designed for 600 people. The scoring system overheats before the athletes do.