WNO 32 Announces Lightweight Grand Prix for Vacant Title

WNO 32 Announces Lightweight Grand Prix for Vacant Title

Who’s Number One is back, and this time the stakes couldn’t be higher. WNO 32, scheduled for March 31, 2026, in Austin, Texas, will feature a four-man lightweight grand prix that brings together some of the most dangerous grapplers in the 155-pound division. The winner earns a direct path to a title shot against reigning…

Craig Jones CJI 3 $10 million prize pool Craig Jones Invitational no-gi BJJ grappling
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CJI 3: Craig Jones Drops $10 Million Prize Bomb

Craig Jones has just sent shockwaves through the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community by announcing a staggering $10 million prize pool for CJI 3, the next iteration of his Craig Jones Invitational tournament. This astronomical figure completely dwarfs any prize money in grappling history and positions CJI 3 as the most lucrative submission grappling tournament ever conceived….

Polaris 36 professional grappling event logo and arena in Croydon
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Polaris 36 Results: Crelinsten, Reusing Defend Titles, Owen Jones Crowned Featherweight Champion in Croydon

Full results and recap from Polaris 36 in Croydon, England. Ethan Crelinsten finishes with a rear naked choke, Kendall Reusing taps Anabel Lopez with an armbar, and Owen Jones shocks Gianni Grippo to win the featherweight title by unanimous decision.

Nicky Rod BJJ: UFC Debut vs Elder Cruz at UFC BJJ 6
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Nicky Rod BJJ: UFC Debut vs Elder Cruz at UFC BJJ 6

Nick “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez, arguably the most bankable star in competitive grappling right now, has officially signed with UFC BJJ. The promotion announced his debut during UFC Mexico on Saturday, confirming he will face two-time IBJJF no-gi world champion Elder Cruz at UFC BJJ 6 on March 12 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas….

No-gi jiu-jitsu grappling match featuring submission wrestling techniques similar to Craig Jones Invitational competitors
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Craig Jones BJJ: How He Disrupted Pro Grappling

Craig Jones didn’t just start a new grappling event. He detonated a bomb under the entire professional jiu-jitsu establishment, forced a reckoning with athlete pay, and single-handedly proved that combat sports entertainment and elite-level grappling don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) burst onto the scene in 2024 and immediately reshaped…

UFC BJJ 2026: Champions, Results & What’s Next
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UFC BJJ 2026: Champions, Results & What’s Next

UFC BJJ 6 delivered exactly what the promotion needed heading into its second year: title defenses, controversial decisions, and a marquee debut that left fans demanding more. Held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on March 12, 2026, the eight-bout card crowned a new women’s champion, saw the light heavyweight king retain his throne,…