We put together a quick guide to the best action from 2015 that you can find right here on FloGrappling, including links to the matches you shouldn't miss! 

Photo: Luke Jarvis

Polaris Jiu-Jitsu Invitational

 
FloGrappling's first big broadcast, and what an event it was! There were quick finishes, dramatic back-and-forth contests and one particularly epic openweight battle.

Featuring competitors from around the globe, Polaris 2 took submission grappling in Europe to another level. 

Must see match: AJ Agazarm vs Dan Strauss 

Photo: D-Kline Design / IBJJF

IBJJF No-Gi Pans

 
When a big tournaments arrives you know it brings out the best talent from the local area – and the No-Gi Pans certainly did that when it landed in NYC in October.

Marcelo Garcia’s troops went to war and the result was a bevvy of exciting matches! 

Must see match: Garry Tonon vs Gianni Grippo, absolute semi-final

Photo: Mike Calimbas

IBJJF No-Gi Worlds

 
The biggest no-gi event in the world, attracting hundreds of participants and featuring some of the top talent in the game. Felipe Pena, Lucas ‘Hulk’ Barbosa, the Miyao brothers, Caio Terra, and many more. 

This was an event with plenty of action and drama, including Tammi Musumeci’s amazing win over hot favorite Mackenzie Dern in the women’s featherweight division. 

Must see match: Felipe Pena vs Matheus Diniz, absolute final 

Photo: D-Kline Design

IBJJF New York BJJ Pro

When cash prizes of thousands of dollars are on the line, competitors tend to fight that little bit harder than usual!

The action was fierce at the NY BJJ Pro, and we were there to capture every match. 

Must see match: Kim Terra vs Gianni Grippo, lightweight final

Photo: Berkut BJJ

Berkut

The tough grapplers in the world converged upon Moscow, Russia for one special night of action – a professional event that featured submission-only bouts.

Andre Galvao, Romulo Barral, Claudio Calasans and a dozen others faced off in a series of technical matches that showcased elite-level jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling. 

Must see match: Felipe Pena vs Yuri Simoes

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Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Tour Rio Grand Slam

The Grand Slam in Rio featured only the toughest and most technical competitors.

This was a tournament that showcased some hot emerging talent that will likely rule the adult divisions over the next couple of years. 

Must see match: Marina Ribeiro vs Luiza Monteiro 

Photo: Mike Calimbas

Onnit Invitational 

The Onnit Invitational was one of the most entertaining events we've been to in a long time. A sub-only event that was held under EBI Rules, there was a flurry of submissions from every position and the crowd loved every second.

Highlights included the kid's match between Cora Sek and Alex Terrier, and Jose Portillo's winning run through the opposition to be crowned champion. 

Must see match: Andrew Alexander vs Toby Imada