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

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Today we’ve got a question from Mo, a Brown Belt.

He is an 11-year BJJ Brown Belt, a bit heavier. When he’s training at his gym, he’s able to do 10 rounds and train hard.

But, when he goes to another gym, especially with other heavy guys, he finds himself getting extremely tired.

He’s wondering what’s going on and what ideas I might have that could be helpful.

Hopefully, if you’re a big boy in Jiu-Jitsu and struggle with something similar, you find this helpful.

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

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Fernando Paiva with the nice back take and finish.

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Struggling to free your foot in the leg weave half guard pass?

In this clip, Miad breaks down a key detail that makes all the difference! Don’t let your opponent trap you—watch, learn, and level up your passing game!

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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.

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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)
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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)
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Live Stream of Mat 5 – Click Link (https://youtube.com/live/7c3Q2R3gJO8)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts about competing against the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu competitors.

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Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts on how Jiu-Jitsu can make you a better person.

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