E para aquecer as turbinas, GRACIEMAG relembra a emocionante final entre Bernardo Faria (Alliance) e Leandro Lo (Brotherhood) na disputa do ouro absoluto do torneio em 2015.

Confira no vídeo abaixo como Bernardo conseguiu anular as pernas de Lo, passar sua ferrenha guarda e finalizar com a lapela!

Para ajudar na missão, o craque dos vídeos Hello Japan compilou algumas delas em duas produções. Agora cabe a você, fiel leitor, nos dizer qual delas é a sua preferida.

Confira nos vídeos abaixo e dê a sua opinião!

À medida que o ano de 2015 chega ao fim, olhamos para trás e relembramos as emoções que vivemos nos últimos 12 meses. Então, o que acha de tentar apontar aquela que foi a melhor batalha de kimono de 2015?

Nós pré-selecionados cinco clássicos instantâneos e vamos deixá-lo escolher o seu favorito. Basta votar no comentários, ou quem sabe sugerir um outro duelo de sua preferência. Vamos lá!

Gabri Garcia x Mackenzie Dern (Europeu 2015 – Final do absoluto faixa-preta)

O primeiro grande momento de 2015. A valente Mackenzie e a potente Gabi lutaram de forma épica em Lisboa. Sete minutos de Jiu-Jitsu para aplaudir de pé. Relembre!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5vyu1z-5GE

Bernardo Faria x Alexander Trans ( Pan 2015 – Semifinal do absoluto faixa-preta)

Uma batalha de gigantes pela chance de chegar na final do peso aberto. Bernardo e Trans prenderam a atenção do público durante todo o combate. Confira!

 Leandro Lo x Keenan Cornelius (Mundial 2015 – Quartas do absoluto faixa-preta)

Isso sim é Jiu-Jitsu da melhor qualidade. Assista e aproveite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvSgiMuK_3Q

Rafael Mendes x Rubens Cobrinha (Mundial 2015 – Final faixa-preta peso-pena)

Tivemos de tudo nessa. Estratégia, movimentação, esforço, respeito. Um clássico!

Bruno Malfacine x João Miyao (Mundial 2015 – Final faixa-preta peso-galo)

O final dramático do combate já é mais do que motivo para estar entre as melhores de 2015. Veja!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyYrfJa6gzw

Agora é com você, amigo leitor. Qual dos duelos é o melhor de 2015? Que vença o melhor!

The two-time -66kg champion Rafael Mendes is out of the 2015 ADCC, next August, in São Paulo, Brazil.

After the triumph at the 2015 Worlds, when he won his fifth gold medal in the featherweight division, Rafael said it’s time to devote attention to his family.

He posted the following message on his Instagram timeline:

“I’ll not be competing in the ADCC 2015.  I’ve decided it in the beginning of the year and I believe it is the right time to share it – I dedicated myself 100% to the Worlds camp, putting my training schedule as a priority in my life, even had to put my family and academy as a second plan – because of that I was able to achieve my goal and became the best featherweight in Jiu-Jitsu history. Starting another training camp would require the same dedication and time, my wife is pregnant of our second child and Alek is only 14 months old and is discovering the world – I decided that its my priority to stay with them as much as I can now. I’m only 26 and I’m sure that I’ll win many more ADCC titles in the future, but this time with my baby and my wife is unique and will never come back if I miss it.”

Rafael Mendes has three appearances in the ADCC, in 2009, 2011 and 2013.

He won in 2009 and 2011 and lost to Rubens Cobrinha in the final in 2013.

Even if the sounds and sights of the 2015 Worlds are still with us, it’s time to look ahead and think about the net big thing in grappling.

No doubt about it, the next big thing is the 2015 ADCC, scheduled August 29-30, in São Paulo, Brazil.

If you are planing on traveling down south to watch the matches, know that the tickets are already on sale.

The tickets for the bleachers are going for R$ 50,00 (fifty Brazilian Reais, which amounts to around US$17).

You can buy with credit card and pick it up at the venue on the day of the event.

Click here for more info and to buy your ticket.

The 2015 ADCC will feature superfights between André Galvão and Roberto Cyborg, Renzo Gracie vs. Matt Hughes and José Mario Sperry vs. Ricardo Libório, besides the regular competition in each of the weight divisions.

To mark the date, we highlight one of his most recent triumphs, at the Brazilian Trials for the 2015 ADCC.

Watch how Tussa secure his spot for the main event in São Paulo, next August.

The ADCC North America Trials took place this Saturday in Coconut Creek, Florida.

The winners of each division secured their spot at the main event, next August, in Brazil.

Here are the winners of each division:

Female

-60kg (-132.2lbs) – Tammi Musumeci

+60kg (+132.2lbs) – Amanda Santana

Male

-65.9kg (- 145.2lbs) – Edward Cummings

-76.9kg (-169.5lbs) – Vagner Rocha

-87.9kg (-193.7lbs) – Mike Perez

-98.9kg (-218.0lbs) – Jason Bukich

+99kg ( +220.5lbs) – Paul Ardila

For more info, go to adccnorthamerica.com.

Today, May 7, is the past day for grapplers who hold an American, Canadian or Mexican passport register for the ADCC North America Trials.

The event is scheduled May 9, in Coconut Creek, Florida.

Winner of each division will get a spot in the ADCC main event in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 28-30.

The North America Trials are the only chance to qualify for the main event if you are a citizen of one of the three North American countries.

For more info and to register, go to adccnorthamerica.com.

Watch the highlights of ADCC 2011

If you are interested in watching the action in Florida, there’ll be a live stream available.

The cost is $14,99.

You can order it here: http://bit.ly/TrialsADCC

Who do you think will be in the 2015 final? Buchecha and Rodolfo, Buchecha and Bernardo Faria or Rodolfo and Keenan Cornelius?

Before we worry with the future, let’s look back in time and exam the legacy of those who did great things.

After we line up the biggest names in Worlds history, maybe you can choose who’s the Greatest of All Times in your opinion.

Roger Gracie Photo by John Cooper

1. Roger Gracie

With 10 world titles in the black belt division, including three open class gold medals, the grandson of Carlos Gracie is right up there in the rankings. Owner of a basic style of fighting, Roger couldn’t be more efficient even if he tried to. His famous, pass-to-mount-to choke sequence is well known by all his opponents, but few were able to at least put up some resistance against it. Away from competition since 2010, not many would doubt that Roger would still be competitive if he chose to come back today.

Buchecha attacks Rodolfo’s arm in the open class final

2. Marcus Buchecha

The other three-time black belt open class champion, young Marcus Buchecha is still in the making of building his legacy in the gentle art. Considering his results so far, who can say he has all he needs to be the GOAT? Buchecha is as a exciting fighter as you could hope for, with great technique, a lot of speed and and the incredible capacity of turning the tides on any match no matter how little time there is left.

Xande Ribeiro Photo by Gustavo Aragão

3. Xande Ribeiro

Two-time open class champion and four times winner of his weigh division, Xande is one of the two guys to have defeated Roger twice for the absolute gold. Who can forget the 2006 and 2008 finals, two of the most thrilling of all times. Owner of great technique overall, Xande was able to use all the tools he had to achieve great things, including judo takedowns and dangerous games both on top or playing guard.

Ronaldo Jacaré Photo by Gustavo Aragão

4. Ronaldo Jacaré

The man with a plan, Ronaldo Jacaré called it quits after his second open class gold medal in 2005 and decided to devote his talents to MMA. Ten years later, he’s on the verge of getting his first UFC title shot after a very successful run. Back when he was just a grappler, Jacaré was as good as you can hope for. His most mentioned moment in Jiu-Jitsu was the decision not to tap to Roger Gracie’s armlock in the 2004 final, but what few remember is that he did that because he was ahead on the socreboard after taking Roger’s back in the beginning of the match.

Rodolfo Vieira, GFTeam black-belt. Photo:Ivan Trindade/GRACIEMAG

5. Rodolfo Vieira

“Rodolfo’s gonna get you!” That’s what his teammates like to sing whenever the 2011 open class champion is fighting. Aggressive and submission-driven, Rodolfo’s game has fewer gaps in it than Buchecha’s, for instance. At the 2014 Worlds, he submitted all his opponents until the final against the rival, something Buchecha himself was never able to do it. He also has the joy of knowing that despite being 1-5 in his personal score against Buchecha, Rodolfo still holds the honor of having the only submission win in the history of the rivalry.

A few other names could be in the list, like Marcio Pe de Pano, Amaury Bitteti, Rodrigo Comprido, Saulo Ribeiro, Marcelo Garcia, Rubens Cobrinha, Rafael Mendes, etc.

While you decide who’s the GOAT in your opinion, don’t forget to register for the 2015 Worlds, the 20th edition of the mopst important Jiu-Jitsu event of the season.

Click here to register now.

Garry Tonon vs. Kron Gracie at the 2013 ADCC

Grapplers who hold an American, Canadian or Mexican passport can register for the ADCC North America Trials.

The event is scheduled May 9, in Coconut Creek, Florida.

Winner of each division will get a spot in the ADCC main event in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 28-30.

The North America Trials are the only chance to qualify for the main event if you are a citizen of one of the three North American countries.

For more info and to register, go to adccnorthamerica.com.

Claudio Calasans (no shirt) was fourth place in ADCC 2011, in England, in the up to 77kg division. Photo: John Lamonica

The last Brazilian trials for 2015 ADCC was held this weekend in São Paulo.

Once again, new talents were crowned after two days of tough matches.

In the 66kg division, Gabriel Marangoni beat Alexandre Vieira with a last-minute sweep and guard pass in the final.

In the 77kg, Gagriel Rollo got the spot in the main event after defeating Claudio Caloquinha by one penalty for pulling guard.

In the 88kg, Claudio Calasans Jr. finished Isaque Paiva with a guillotine in the semifinal and then moved on to beat Felipe Barbosa by one penalty for pulling guard.

In the 99kg division, Cassio Francis first finished Erberth Santos with a foot lock in the semifinal and then choked Armando Sapo from the back for the spot in the main event.

In the +99kg division, Gabriel Lucas beat Gilmar Oliveira in the final for the spot.

Mayra Mazza won the spot in the female 60kg division and Jessica Oliveira was the champion in the +60kg division.

The North American trials take place in Coconut Creek, Florida, on May 9.

Click here for more info.

The 2015 ADCC is scheduled August 28-30, in São Paulo, Brazil.

The semifinal of the 88kg division put Gracie Barra teammates Victor Estima and Felipe Pena to battle for a spot in the final.

See how things went.