Renan Martins gets the win in this open class match at the 2025 Euros.

Max Schwartz gets an armbar to advance at Euros 2025

Ian Butler is a former professional MMA fighter and an active professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor. Ian has fought for multiple regional MMA promotions and had a lengthy career fighting at Bellator, before retiring from the sport in 2020. He has since thrown himself into a career in grappling and has stepped on the mats for many of the world’s biggest promotions like Polaris and Who’s Number One.

Jits Magazine spoke to Ian about his upcoming match with Victor Silverio at Who’s Number One 26, and his experiences competing for several major promotions. We discussed the earliest days of his MMA career as well, including his time living and training with Dean Lister. He also explained his decision to retire from the sport and the work he does as the founder of Silverback Wrestling Club.

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0:00 Why Ian transitioned from wrestling to MMA
2:44 The start of Ian’s love for Jiu-Jitsu
3:47 Meeting and living with Dean Lister
8:20 Training with legends
10:57 Teaching at Silverback wrestling club
12:47 Life after fighting
16:07 Why Ian retired from MMA
17:59 Returning to Jiu-Jitsu
20:33 Ian’s favorite grappling event
24:41 Who’s Number One 26
26:24 Future opponents
29:17 Thanks & signing off

Jonathan Anderson hits this submission on his way to winning gold at the 2025 IBJJF European Championship!

Fernando Paiva with the nice back take and finish.

Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #5) – Feb 2nd.

Fights from the 2025 Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located inside the Costa Mesa Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/LAvaJTWqusE)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/_tKsVpWXIXk)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/iSwZSKl9VLA)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/nyCCRgl9hQM)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/7c3Q2R3gJO8)

Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #4) – Feb 2nd.

Fights from the 2025 Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located inside the Costa Mesa Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/LAvaJTWqusE)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/_tKsVpWXIXk)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/iSwZSKl9VLA)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/nyCCRgl9hQM)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/7c3Q2R3gJO8)

Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #2) – Feb 2nd.

Fights from the 2025 Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located inside the Costa Mesa Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/LAvaJTWqusE)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/_tKsVpWXIXk)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/iSwZSKl9VLA)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/nyCCRgl9hQM)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/7c3Q2R3gJO8)

Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #5) – Feb 1st.

Fights from the 2025 Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located inside the Costa Mesa Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/Z7N9HsAJpLk)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/vkUnh1z_rtg)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/F3GlDmGw44I)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/DWNxXJDNedA)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/v9QtvW-nnik)

Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #4) – Feb 1st.

Fights from the 2025 Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located inside the Costa Mesa Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/Z7N9HsAJpLk)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/vkUnh1z_rtg)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/F3GlDmGw44I)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/DWNxXJDNedA)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/v9QtvW-nnik)

Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #3) – Feb 1st.

Fights from the 2025 Orange County International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located inside the Costa Mesa Building at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/Z7N9HsAJpLk)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/vkUnh1z_rtg)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/F3GlDmGw44I)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/DWNxXJDNedA)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/v9QtvW-nnik)

Did you see the post I made about the concept of POSITIONAL AWARENESS ⚡️ REACTION SPEED? 🤔

In the post, I talked about the importance of identifying and taking advantage of “windows of opportunity” during a match—openings that can arise for various reasons, such as:
• Lack of experience in specific systems or situations by your opponent;
• Lack of urgency to adjust grips or reposition;
• Mental or physical blocks: the opponent may have positional awareness but is mentally frozen, or exhaustion took over—something that can happen to anyone.

In the first video, I demonstrated this concept from the guard. Now, let’s focus on passing the guard.

Notice that as soon as I finish the takedown, I immediately activate reaction speed, taking advantage of my opponent still trying to reorganize. This is the essence of the concept: see the opening? Pull the trigger! 🎯

This kind of approach is crucial to elevate your game, whether you’re attacking or defending.

Do you already apply this in your matches? If not, it’s time to start! OSS! 🥋🔥

#bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #thebjjmentalcoach #mindset #ibjjfeuropean2025 #guardpassing #jiujitsumindset #authenticity #jiujitsulifestyle #gdjiujitsu #jiujitsulife

Você tem algum mantra ou mensagem que repete para si mesmo antes de lutar? 🤔

Eu tenho algumas, e elas podem mudar de acordo com o evento, mas há uma constante que sempre uso:

Consciência de posição ⚡️ Velocidade de reação

Essa frase é um gatilho para me manter alerta e consciente tanto do meu posicionamento quanto do meu oponente, além de estar pronto para apertar o gatilho rápido sempre que uma janela de oportunidade se abrir. Muitas vezes, essas janelas fecham rapidamente, e as chances passam.

Se você não aperta o gatilho quando deveria, pode ser por um dos três motivos:

1️⃣ Falta de Consciência de Posição
Isso acontece quando surge uma situação nova ou inesperada, ou porque você não percebeu algo no seu posicionamento ou no do oponente.

2️⃣ Consciência sem Execução
Você reconhece a oportunidade, mas não age por um dos dois motivos:
• Físico: Você está exausto e não teve a velocidade de reação necessária.
• Mental: Esse é o mais comum. Você reconheceu a oportunidade, mas hesitou, pensando nos riscos ou se aquilo daria errado, e acabou travando.

Consciência de posição ⚡️ Velocidade de reação são interdependentes, especialmente em alto nível, onde é essencial identificar constantemente essas janelas de oportunidade para executar seus movimentos.

Nesse clipe, mostro um exemplo desse conceito em prática com uma finalização de 12 segundos no primeiro round da categoria Master 5/Pena. Esse ataque, que chamo na minha academia de triângulo sniper, envolve reconhecer a brecha, mirar e executar com precisão. 🎯

E você? Já refletiu sobre esse conceito? Espero que consiga implementá-lo no seu jogo, caso ainda não o faça. OSS! 💪🥋

#bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #thebjjmentalcoach #ibjjf #ibjjfeuropean2025 #mindset

Dallas Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mat #5) – Jan. 25th.

Fights from the 2025 Dallas Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship located at The NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills, TX.

Order of fights located @ https://www.bjjcompsystem.com
Live Stream of Mat 1 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/2Zpkk73Ftlo)
Live Stream of Mat 2 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/_GPUBIGSWWY)
Live Stream of Mat 3 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/fx3hdmmeoFo)
Live Stream of Mat 4 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/LbUIVdPYV5g)
Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/xEpj1uIFxvI)
Live Stream of Mat 6 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/vZ7NpCL2NUY)