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Berimbolo with Levi Jones-Leary, Jiu-Jitsu's Hottest Sensation

The 2019 IBJJF European championship ended this past Sunday, in Lisbon, and among all the black belt champions, one name stood out. Australia’s Levi Jones-Leary did the unthinkable and beat Lucas Lepri in the lightweight final. We take the opportunity and bring you some knowledge from Levi himself. Press

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Weekend Update: 2019 IBJJF Euro Champs Stun Lisbon; UAEJJF results from Mongolia and Japan

The 2019 IBJJF European championship wrapped up this Sunday, in Lisbon, Portugal, with the black belt champions being crowned after two full days of matches. Both well known names and upcoming stars stunned the crowds at the Pavilhão de Oldivelas with exciting performances. Here are the final results in the

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Worlds No-Gi: Ryan, Mesquita win double gold; see all the black belt champions

The 2018 Worlds No-Gi is in the books. For three days, the IBJJF event brought the gentle art community together at the Anaheim Convention Center. In the end, Gordon Ryan and Beatriz Mesquita walked out as the biggest standouts of the weekend. The two dominated the black belt divisions and

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour: Rio Champions Ready to Defend their Titles in Abu Dhabi

As the 2018/2019 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour moves to the United Arab Emirates on January 10-12, 2019, a lot of the champions from the latest edition in Rio are already registered to compete in Abu Dhabi. In the female division, Rio gold medalists

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Champions Finish Their Way to the Top of the Podium in Exciting Day of Finals in Rio

The black belt competitors were on fire this Sunday on day 3 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio, at the Arena Carioca 1. Seven out of eleven black belt finals in the adult division ended with a submission. The crowd was pleased to witness such high level of Jiu-Jitsu

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Finals Set for the Adult Black Belt Division After Day of Epic Matches on Saturday

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio had packed stands at the Arena Carioca 1 and tons of thrills on the mats as the black belt division came to play. Stars from all over the world stepped on the mats to fight for their spots in the gold

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Purple Belts and White Belts Kick-Off Weekend of Jiu-Jitsu With Thrilling Matches in Brazil

Day 1 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio welcomed over 600 athletes for a full day of Jiu-Jitsu at the Arena Carioca, in the heart of the Olympic Park, in Brazil’s most famous city. Talented purple belts and passionate white belts took to the mats to test their

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: long list of black belt stars among over 2,300 athletes set to compete in Brazil

The 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio is already a historic event even before the first athlete steps on the mats of the Arena Carioca 1. With over 2,300 athletes, the event has broken all the records of previous editions, with competitors of all ages and skill levels

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Rafael Carino to defend his title against Alexandre Barauna on return of the Abu Dhabi Legends series

The Abu Dhabi Legends series returns to Brazil during the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour Rio, on November 16-18, at Arena Carioca 1, for another sure to be thrilling match of two big names of the sport. Black belt 5th degree Rafael Carino will defend his title against also black

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Erberth Santos looks to stay on the top after flawless performance in LA

Erberth Santos was the name of the event at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles, on September 22-23. The Brazilian black belt had a flawless performance to win both the 110kg division at the ADGS and the Abu Dhabi King of Mats Heavyweight GP. Erberth had to face some

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Gabi Pessanha coming home to win her third gold medal in the 2018/2019 season

Rio de Janeiro native Gabrieli Pessanha is coming home to fight for her third gold medal in the 2018/2019 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour. The brown belt is already registered in the adult brown/black belt 90kg division. It’s the same weight class

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo: Shaolin gets narrow win; black belt champions crowned

A brand new venue to open a brand new year. The 2018/2019 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour was up to a good start this Sunday, July 29, in Tokyo, Japan. The crowd that packed the stands at the Ota Center General Gymnasium was treated

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo: Stars Line Up; Vitor Shaolin vs. Daisuke Sugie in Legends Super Match

It’s the final countdown to register for the season opener of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour. The series of five events that will spam for the next 9 months kick off this July 29, in Tokyo, Japan. The final deadline to sign up to compete in

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo: Final Day to Register Before the Early Registration Deadline

The first event in the 2018/2019 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour is a little over a month away. Those wishing to compete in Tokyo, Japan, on July 29, have an important date this Wednesday. The early registration deadline is June 27, so you have

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Final Week of Early Registration for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo

The thrills are back. After a well deserved recess, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour is back for the 2018/2019 season with the first event scheduled July 29, in Tokyo. The Japanese capital will host its third event in four seasons of the Tour. The early registration

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2018 Worlds: Buchecha Gifts Title to Injured Lo; Tayane Dominates Nathi to Win Open Class; Other Results

The 2018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship wrapped up this Sunday at the Long Beach Pyramid. The black belt finals were the highlight of a thrilling day of Jiu-Jitsu. In the open class division, Tayane Porfírio claimed her second gold medal in two years, once again beating Nathiely de Jesus in

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2018 Worlds: Buchecha vs. Lo, Tayane vs. Nathiely in the Black Belt Open Class Finals; Other Results

Day 3 of the 2018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship lit the mats of the Long Beach State Pyramid on fire. The black belt open class divisions both for men and women were filled with thrilling matches from beginning to end. The crowd went crazy with the perfomances of some of

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2018 Worlds: Jimenez, Pessanha purple belt open class champions; Fechter wins brown belt open class division

Day 2 at the 2018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship was dedicated to the male and female purple belt divisions and the female brown belt divisions. The highlight of the day was the open class divisions at the end of the afternoon. Here’s how each bracket played out. Male Purple

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2018 Worlds: Rodrigues, Clay win blue belt open class titles on day 1; other results

The 2018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off this Thursday, May 31st, at the Long Beach Pyramid. It was the 12th edition of the event in Long Beach and the 23rd overall. Blue belts and white belts dominated the mats throughout the entire day. The highlight of the program was

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ACB 13: Buchecha, Lo New Champions; Vinny Stops Gordon; Other Results

The Long Beach Pyramid was the setting this Saturday, May 5, for another insanely stacked card in the ACB series of Jiu-Jitsu events. ACB 13 featured 14 matches leading to two title fights in the middleweight and heavyweight divisions. Here’s how the two belts changed hands. Heavyweight  Marcus Buchecha

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2018 ADWPJJC: Black Belt Champions Crowned in Final Day of a Historic Event in Abu Dhabi

The 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship ended in the highest note possible. The black belt finals crowned the best of the best fighters in the world with competitors coming from all over the planet to test their talents and give a testimony of how strong the sport is

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2018 ADWPJJC: finals set for grand finale in Abu Dhabi

There’s only one final step to be taken before the new champions are crowned. A day of epic matches this Friday, April 27, in the Mubadala Arena, in Abu Dhabi, defined the finals for all divisions in the adult black belt division for men and the brown/black belt

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2018 ADWPJJC: Black Belts Battle for Spots on the Main Brackets in Thrilling Country Qualifiers

The 2018 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off for the adult black belt division this Thursday, April 26. The mats set up at the Mubadala Arena, at Zayed Sports City, were the stage for fierce battles between fellow countrymen looking for one spot in the main brackets of

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2018 ADWPJJC: Saggioro, Negromonte, Trans claim King of Mat belts in Abu Dhabi

The 10th anniversary edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off this Tuesday, April 24, with the first installment of a new event designed to put the best grapplers in the world face to face. The King of Mats debuted in Abu Dhabi with 24 athletes divided

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2018 Pan: Lo, Luiza claim open class titles; all black belt champions crowned

The 2018 IBJJF Pan championship is in the books. Leandro Lo and Luiza Monteiro finished the 4-day marathon with the bragging rights as adult black belt open class champions. Lo also won the heavyweight division. Luiza closed out the middleweight division with teammate Angélica Galvão, taking home the silver medal.