Yuri Simões wins absolute gold at San Jose Open
As well as the Rio Open and the Washington, DC Open, this weekend the IBJJF held the San Jose Open. The city of Saratoga, Calif. was…
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Mahamed Aly and Tim Spriggs close out Washington Open
For one day this weekend, the capital of the U.S. and the capital of BJJ were one and the same. That's because Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex…
At Rio Open, Erberth Santos wins again
Helmet, Lycra, racing goggles and a bicycle made of carbon fiber going fast around an oval wooden track. No, you're not on the wrong website.…
Gutemberg Pereira’s armbar vs. Horlando Monteiro in the Chicago Open’s absolute final
In late March, Gutemberg Pereira of GFTeam won another pair of gold medals. It happened at the Chicago Open. Having claimed the super-heavyweight title, Gutemberg faced Horlando…
Michelle Nicolini’s golden foot lock at the No-Gi Euros
At the No-Gi Euros, held last Sunday, world champion Michelle Nicolini didn't really leave much room for her opponents to work with, and by the end,…
Video: Otávio Nalati beats Erberth Santos
Always active in the tournament circuit in Brazil and abroad, Otávio Nalati (Lloyd Irvin) likes to take on big challenges, and his most recent one was…
Rani Yahya on returning to sport jiu-jitsu at the Floripa Open
One month after scoring a big submission win in the UFC, Rani Yahya was parading his ground skills in southern Brazil. Yahya took part in the Floripa International…
Thiago Gaia talks double gold at the Pan and focus on the IBJJF Worlds
Although most often our attention is turned to the adults' age group, there's no denying that the masters can be plenty competitive. At the IBJJF…
Gutemberg Pereira wins double gold at Chicago Open
The IBJJF's No-Gi Euros and Floripa Open were not the only BJJ tournaments held last weekend. The Chicago International Open also joined in on the…
Renato Cardoso submits Erberth Santos at Floripa Open
On a weekend filled with IBJJF events throughout the planet, the traditional Floripa Open left its mark in Brazil, with some serious talent going at…
Nicolini and Liera Jr. win double gold at No-Gi Euros
The jiu-jitsu elite went at it last weekend, no lapels needed. At the IBJJF No-Gi Euros, held Sunday in Rome, quick transitions and spectacular finishes…
Video: William Dias’ two golden armbars at the Sydney Open
Last weekend the IBJJF landed in Australia to host the Sydney Open. William Dias of Nova União stood out by winning gold in both the…