A Lesson In Winning And Losing From Tom DeBlass

FloGrappling caught up with the ADCC veteran Tom DeBlass last month as he coached some of his students at the 2017 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in Anaheim, CA. 

Jan 3, 2018

Meet The Brown Belt Destroyer Who Did Double Gold At No-Gi Worlds

It’s no secret that we feel Kaynan Duarte is the next big thing out of Andre Galvao’s Atos gym. 

Dec 22, 2017

After 10th World No-Gi Gold Medal, Caio Terra Confirms: 'I'm Done'

Caio Terra confirmed that he’s done with No-Gi Worlds after winning his 10th straight title at last weekend's tournament in Anaheim, CA. Speaking to FloGrappling shortly after his record-setting performance, the 31-year-old revealed he’s not yet retired and left the door open for future competition. 

Dec 21, 2017

Watch Lucas Barbosa’s Amazing IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Double-Gold Title Run

Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa got his nickname for a good reason. The Atos black belt, who returned to action at the 2017 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship last weekend, ran amok in the super heavyweight and absolute divisions for an incredible double-gold performance. 

Dec 20, 2017

Review Of The Danaher Death Squad's Performance At No-Gi Worlds

The meteoric rise of the "Danaher Death Squad" certainly hasn't been without its criticism. The group's detractors say, "They only win with heel hooks," and, "Their only victories were in EBI," but are those observations really true? 

Dec 19, 2017

American Black Belts’ 2017 No-Gi Worlds Performance, Compared To 2016

American black belts have traditionally always fared well at the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships, and this year's tournament was no exception. Altogether, four U.S. black belts secured gold medals in Anaheim, CA, this past weekend in Josh Hinger, Keenan Cornelius, Jena Bishop, and Raquel Pa’aluhi Canuto. 

Dec 19, 2017

See The Future Now: AOJ Rising Star Mateus Rodrigues

We’ve discussed AOJ's team of killer blue belts before, but one athlete really stood out at No-Gi Worlds in Anaheim, CA, over the weekend: Mateus Rodrigues.

Dec 19, 2017

Watch Every Black Belt Final From No-Gi Worlds

Watch every black belt final from the 2017 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds.

Dec 18, 2017

Highs And Lows From IBJJF No-Gi Worlds

Now the dust has settled on the 2017 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, let’s take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the final major tournament of the year. 

Dec 18, 2017

No-Gi Worlds Absolutes Recap: The Purple And Brown Belts

By Michael Sears The IBJJF rounded out a weekend of fantastic action at the 2017 No-Gi Worlds with the adult purple and brown belt absolute divisions on Sunday in Anaheim, CA. Here's what went down. 

Dec 18, 2017

2017 No-Gi Worlds: Men's Black Belt Finals Review

The men's back belt finals at 2017 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds did not disappoint on Sunday in Anaheim, CA. Caio Terra won his 10th(!!) black belt world title, Cyborg mowed through his division, and Team Atos took home four gold medals. Below is a full rundown of the the final matches from each weight category.

Dec 18, 2017

Lucas 'Hulk Barbosa' Wins Absolute, Takes Double Gold At No-Gi Worlds

The absolute final is the match that’s been on everyone’s minds since yesterday’s incredible performances from Lucas Barbosa and Joao Gabriel Rocha.

Dec 17, 2017

Submissions Set Up An All-American Female Final At No-Gi Worlds

Article and photos by Michael Sears | A pair of stunning upsets set the stage for an all-American final Sunday in the women’s black belt lightweight division at No-Gi Worlds.

Dec 17, 2017

2017 No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Absolute Final Preview

Article by Michael Sears |

Dec 17, 2017

What To Expect: Black Belt No-Gi Worlds Semi-Finals

Article and photos by Michael Sears | The semi-finals are set for three of the most stacked divisions at No-Gi Worlds are set!  Check out who's made it through to the second day of competition below.  

Dec 17, 2017