2019 Worlds: See who fights whom in the final stretch
After an electrifying Saturday, with breathtaking duels and twists in the adult black belt, the decisive matches that will take place this Sunday were defined…
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2019 Worlds: Marcus Buchecha vs. Leandro Lo and Bia Mesquita vs. Nathi de Jesus in the absolute finals
After two intense days with the best colored-belt athletes in the world, the IBJJF World Championship welcome this Saturday its first dose of adult black-belt…
2019 Worlds: Thalison Soares shines at brown; Munis bros. close out purple absolute
Day two of the 2019 IBJJF World Championship brought even more action to the fans present at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach. On Friday,…
2019 Worlds: Rui Neto, Iasmim Casser shine in blue belt absolute
Lots of emotions and breathtaking fights took place on day one of the 2019 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Championship -- Thursday, May 30. On the mats,…
IBJJF lists best fighters of 2018/19 season, with Lucas Hulk and Cláudia do Val at the top
The IBJJF World Championship, which takes place every year around this time, marks not only the arrival of the strongest BJJ fighters in California, but…
In sophomore outing, Gutemberg Pereira feels ready to capture world title
Gutemberg Pereira is ready to compete in his second World Championship this Sunday as a black belt at Long Beach, California. Under the GFTeam banner…
2019 Worlds: Manuel Ribamar looking to make a splash at middleweight
Jiu-Jitsu fighter since age 12, Manuel Ribamar took the first steps on the mat in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Now, 13 years later, the black belt’s…
Gabriel Mendes wins another tournament in preparation for his Olympic dream
With the desire to compete in the next Olympic Games, taking place in Japan, in 2020 , the Judo fighter Gabriel Mendes continues to train…
IBJJF Worlds 2019: Here’s the top talent signed up at black belt
It's time for the Walter Pyramid to shake! The 2019 IBJJF World Championship, set to take place between May 30 and June 2, is a…
King of Mats returns with ten of the best heavyweights in the world competing in Russia
[Press release.] The first stop of the 2019/2020 AJP Tour is scheduled June 15-16, in Moscow. The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and the Abu Dhabi…
As he focuses on upcoming Worlds, Pablo Mantovani seeks to pass a law to help kids in need
Atos's black belt, Pablo Mantovani is close to completing his 24th birthday. With a growing professional career, the black belt under Guto Campos is the…
Video: Ricardo Evangelista’s lightning-fast straight foot lock at the Master Europe 2019
A double champion at the 2019 Master International Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Europe, held this month, Ricardo Evangelista saw and seized and opportunity to put into…