Jiu-jitsu competition is often a training ground for aspiring MMA fighters. But more and more, it’s also becoming an outlet for retired fighters, and a suitable out-of-competition challenge for current fighters. 

Ronaldo Junior scoring sub after sub, Jessa Khan getting promoted to brown belt and Jansen Gomes subbing six opponents for double purple belt gold– it was an eventful day at the 2019 IBJJF Long Beach International Open.