Alliance heavyweight Nicholas Meregali cemented his position as the best brown belt in the world by winning both double gold at the IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. He tapped out Max Gimenis of GF Team in the semi finals with a triangle before meeting Alliance teammate Isaque Bahiense in the final.

The two fought in one of the most thrilling matches of the year, and that's considering ALL belt colors and divisions.

It was a clash of styles between two incredible competitors. 

Isaque: aggressive, scrambley, with a never-say-die style of fighting.

Meregali: the clinical technician, cool and calm under pressure, unflappable. 

Check out the match below. Can you believe that Bahiense didn't tap to that armbar?