Melburnian crowned Jiu-Jitsu World Champion

Melbourne local Mitch Rogers recently claimed the gold medal and title of 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Champion in Japan.

Rogers told 3AW Breakfast hosts Mark Allen and Russel Howcroft he was able to lock in a submission with 10 seconds to go to secure the victory.

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“I was down on points and got the submission right at the end there which was pretty lucky in the dying stages,” he said.

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