picture of Best Moments From The 2023 IBJJF European Championships

See the behind the scenes, the highlights, the interviews and the most exciting matches from the 2023 IBJJF European Championships in Paris, France.

  1. Live Updates & Results | 2023 IBJJF Euros Black Belt Finals

    Live Updates & Results | 2023 IBJJF Euros Black Belt Finals

    Jan 29, 2023

    Follow along with the adult black belt division action on the final day of competition at the 2023 IBJJF European Championships!
  2. Kaynan, Rider, Gabi & Thalyta In The Finals | Euros Day 6 Recap

    Kaynan, Rider, Gabi & Thalyta In The Finals | Euros Day 6 Recap

    Jan 29, 2023

    The first day of black belt competition at the 2023 IBJJF European Championships has come to a close, meaning that the absolute finals, as well as the women's finals and the men's quarterfinals are set.
  3. Live Updates & Results | European Championships Black Belt Day 1

    Live Updates & Results | European Championships Black Belt Day 1

    Jan 28, 2023

    Follow along with the adult black belt divisions for the final day of the 2023 IBJJF European Championships!
  4. Uanderson Ferreira Is Unstoppable, Captures Doubles Gold | Day 5 Recap

    Uanderson Ferreira Is Unstoppable, Captures Doubles Gold | Day 5 Recap

    Jan 28, 2023

    Uanderson Ferreira stole the day at Euros, taking double gold with six submissions in eight victories. The Carlson Gracie standout cleared through the medium-heavyweight division and the open class. The final of the absolute, was the match everyone was hoping for, Ferreira vs Rayron Gracie. In a closely contested bout which included a lot of stand-up exchanges, Uanderson edged out the win in a last minute flurry of back attacks.
  5. 3 Female Brown Belts Destined For The Absolute Podium At Euros

    3 Female Brown Belts Destined For The Absolute Podium At Euros

    Jan 27, 2023

    There are a bunch of names that can make a significant impact in the brown belt women's absolute division, but there are three women that really stand-out.
  6. See Who's Registered For Black Belt Absolute At Euros

    See Who's Registered For Black Belt Absolute At Euros

    Jan 27, 2023

    The black belt absolute divisions are finalized, as registration has closed. The brackets, which the IBJJF will release later today, kick off on Saturday morning in Paris, and will proceed until two finalists emerge in each division.
  7. 3 Key Brown Belt Matches To Watch For At Euros Tomorrow

    3 Key Brown Belt Matches To Watch For At Euros Tomorrow

    Jan 26, 2023

    Dozens of athletes competing at tomorrow's male brown belt day warrant attention (here are some we have our eyes on) But there are three potential matchups we're hopeful to see during Friday's competition. Here's what we're looking out for:
  8. Samurai & Cole Abate Victorious At Euros | Day 3 Recap

    Samurai & Cole Abate Victorious At Euros | Day 3 Recap

    Jan 26, 2023

    Takeshiro Tanino, Atos' teenager called 'Samurai' won the purple belt open class at the 2023 IBJJF Europeans today, showing off his tremendous takedowns, passing, and wrestle up sweeps.Tanino had taken third in the medium heavyweight division, falling to Alliance Danylo Wruck, but came back in the absolute, outscoring affiliate teammate Natã Tenca of Almeida BJJ.
  9. Road to Gold: Norwegian Standout Selma Vik Dominates Her Divison

    Road to Gold: Norwegian Standout Selma Vik Dominates Her Divison

    Jan 25, 2023

    It is day three here at the 2023 IBJJF European Championship in Paris, France and that means the purple belts have taken the mats!
  10. Road To Gold: Cole Abate Secures Purple Lightweight Gold At Euros

    Road To Gold: Cole Abate Secures Purple Lightweight Gold At Euros

    Jan 25, 2023

    Cole Abate of AOJ came in as the #2 ranked Men's Lightweight Purple Belt and had a near perfect submission rate taking Gold in the division. In four out of his six matches, Cole was able to control his opponent's back and utilize their collars to submit. Here is a match-by-match breakdown of Cole Abate's Purple Belt Gold medal run at the IBJJF 2023 European Championships:
  11. All Access: Cole Abate's Last Tournament At Purple Belt

    All Access: Cole Abate's Last Tournament At Purple Belt

    Jan 25, 2023

    Watch Cole Abate's entire run at the 2023 IBJJF European Championship!
  12. Alliance Blue Belts Clean Up | Euros Blue Belt Recap

    Alliance Blue Belts Clean Up | Euros Blue Belt Recap

    Jan 24, 2023

    Alliance went on a tear on day two of the 2023 IBJJF European Championships. The blue belts went all out, and Alliance captured gold in four separate divisions: featherweight, lightweight, middleweight and the absolute.
  13. Road To Gold: Anatole Rubin Baseball-Bat Chokes His Way To Gold

    Road To Gold: Anatole Rubin Baseball-Bat Chokes His Way To Gold

    Jan 24, 2023

    Anatole Rubin is a vision-impaired French athlete who maximized the use of the Baseball-Bat Choke during his run through the Master 1 Light Feather Blue Belt division at the 2023 IBJJF Euros. He gained control of the collar's of all four of his opponents and implemented the choke on every single attempt. Here is a breakdown of each of his matches:
  14. Road To Gold: Alliance Blue Belt Eduardo Alves Wins Middleweight Euros

    Road To Gold: Alliance Blue Belt Eduardo Alves Wins Middleweight Euros

    Jan 24, 2023

    Francisco Eduardo Alves Costa had a phenomenal performance in a division of more than 90 competitors, where he entered with a #3 ranking. With six matches in total he secured six wins, four of which were by submission. Francisco represents Alliance São Paulo - a team with a large presence at this year's IBJJF European Championships. Here's a match-by-match breakdown of Francisco Eduardo Alves Costa's performance today:
  15. Euros Colored Belt Watch List: Mats & Start Times For Top Purple & Browns

    Euros Colored Belt Watch List: Mats & Start Times For Top Purple & Browns

    Jan 24, 2023

    Here's your guide to the best purple and brown belt prospects set to take the mats in Paris, France at the IBJJF European Championships later this week.