Here’s the video of the final match of the middleweight division between Otavio Sousa and Leandro Lo.

Watch the video and tell us if you agree that it was the best Jiu-Jitsu match of 2014.

Yuri topped Keenan in the absolute final. Photo: Ivan Trindade / GRACIEMAG

Yuri Simões stole the show at the IBJJF No-Gi Worlds, last weekend. The black belt from Caio Terra won the absolute final in California, defeating Keenan Cornelius, and conquering the gold in his weight class and the absolute.

GRACIEMAG had a quick chat with the beast, who revealed how he swept and took Keenan down (4-0) and neutralized his traps. (REVIEW HERE)

“It was the weekend of my dreams. I was very happy with the results but I was even happier with the way I fought, believing that in every fight I would have my arm raised, after all, I really wanted it; and not only that, I think I deserved it. If you want to win, the only voice you should listen to is your own voice” recalled Yuri.

Over tactics, Yuri did not just fight on top all the time. On the bottom, he managed to even surprise the champion Bernardo Faria, who ended up being submitted with a armbar.

“I played on the top many times, but I also played on the bottom – against Bernardo for example, when I was able to submit. Against Keenan I also started playing guard and got a sweep early on. I think my strategy was to stay aggressive and always moving forward, regardless of where the fight was heading, “analyzed the absolute champion after emerging victorious in four fights in the open and three in ultra heavy weight division.

To see the list with all the champions of the event, visit the IBJJF.org here.

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We made a terrible mistake when we wrote our first analysis of the black belt division for the 2014 Worlds.

We left Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu out of any consideration in the ultra-heavy division.

The 2013 ADCC open class champion is such a nice guy that when we talked to him today, he didn’t even complain about the fact that his name wasn’t even mentioned.

The fact is that earlier this month, Cyborg posted on Facebook that a hand fracture was the culprit for missing the 2014 Worlds.

“I did post that. I got a bit down when it happened but the recovery was so fast that now I know that I’ll be able to compete,” explained Cyborg today.

Weighing 108kg (238lb), Cyborg says he’s in excellent shape to compete next week.

“I feel better than before the ADCC. I’m going at it with everyone at my gym. Next week, I’ll be at 1000%!”

Cyborg still has a bone to pick with the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and he intends to settle it soon.

“I have the ADCC open class, four Worlds No-Gi, Pan, European and much more. The Worlds is the only thing missing. I hope we can make some noise this year.”

Cyborg is registered in the ultra-heavy division, alongside Rodrigo Cavaca, Alex Trans and favorite Marcus Buchecha.

He also talked about a possible new encounter with Buchecha.

“I’m sure it’ll be war. Buchecha is a great friend from whom I have a lot of respect and admiration. We a have a similar game of speed and our matches always make the sparks fly. We had an awesome match last year at the WPJJC, in the gi, when I lost 4 -3. later on, at the ADCC, I was able to impose my rythm and had the match of the event. I have a lot of confidence in myself and I hope to bring the gold home. It’s gonna be a brawl!”

After all that, as an apology, we rewrite the paragraph about that division.

The ultra-heavy division has 27 competitors. Obviously, Marcus Buchecha is the man to be beaten, as he goes for his third title in a row. Rodrigo Cavaca will work hard to be in the final again with his pupil, just like last year. Alex Trans and Roberto Cyborg are the two biggest obstacles to that happening again. Abraham Messina, Ricardo Evangelista, Thiago Gaia and Bruno Bastos are in the mix and hope to be around Sunday, for the quarterfinals.

For more info, go to http://ibjjf.org/championship/world-jiu-jitsu-championship/ 

Buchecha is the leader of the adult male black belt ranking

The IBJJF has expanded its athlete rankings.

From now on, it is possible to check who are the best in each belt color and age range.

The athletes are now divided within their age category for each belt color.

The rankings will be updated up to 24 hours after each championship.

Click here and check out in which position you and your friends are.

And don’t forget to register today for the most important tournament there is.

The registration period for the 2014 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is open.

Click here to register now.