Grand Slam Recap: Young Gun Black Belts Steal The Show In Rio

Isaque Bahiense, Hugo Marques, Jose Carlos Lima, and Gerard Labinski were among the young black belts who shone at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Rio de Janeiro this weekend.

Nov 12, 2017

Ana Carolina Vieira: Too Much To Handle

2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam -70kg brown-black belt champion Ana Carolina Vieira blew through Thamara Silva in the final, winning via armlock in 3.50. 

Nov 12, 2017

Black Belt Finals Set For Sunday Grand Finale At UAEJJF 2017 Rio Grand Slam

Press release via UAEJF.org | The UAEJJF 2017 Rio Grand Slam black belt finals are pure fire. Watch some of the best black belts in Brazil throw down for a chance at the Cash prizes and lucrative UAEJFJ rankings points.

Nov 12, 2017

Legends Superfight Result: Carino vs Barreto

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The superfight between old-school black belts Rafael Carino and Carlos Barreto was decided by a single takedown. 

Nov 12, 2017

Why The Red Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments?

In UAEJJF competitions one competitor will always wear a red belt, with spectators wondering why. 

Nov 12, 2017

UAEJJF Rio Grand Slam Day 2 Photos

The second day of the UAEJJf Rio Grand Slam saw the adult black and brown belt brown belts take the stage at the Carioca Arena- and the action was non-stop.Some of the very best athelte on the planet made their way to the birthplace of jiu-jitsu - here are some of our favorite photos from the day.

Nov 11, 2017

Black Belt Carnage As Favorites Fall At Rio Grand Slam

Day two of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio was one of upsets, shocks and surprises. 

Nov 11, 2017

Report: Purple Belts Deliver Surprises At Rio Grand Slam

3400 fans came to watch the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Rio de Janeiro, which is being held at a modern venue originally used during the Olympic Games. 

Nov 10, 2017

Grand Slam Rio: The Brown/Black Belt Women To Watch

By Michael Sears | The stars have come out for the brown/black belt female divisions at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro this weekend. 

Nov 10, 2017

Brazil's Best Brown & Purples To Compete At Rio Grand Slam

By Michael Sears | The large cash prizes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Rio de Janeiro have brought out an enormous amount of talent in the colored belts.

Nov 9, 2017

Jorge Nakamura: Competing With An Injury With No Cure

By Vitor Freitas | While still a purple belt back in 2008, Jorge Nakamura suffered a serious knee injury in training that resulted in three torn ligaments and peroneal nerve damage in his leg.

Nov 9, 2017

Over 65 Para Jiu-Jitsu Competitors Ready For Rio Grand Slam

A total of 69 differently abled para jiu-jitsu athletes from Brazil alone will compete at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro this weekend. 

Nov 8, 2017

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio: Breakdown Of Every Black Belt Division

By Michael Sears The 2017-18 United Arab Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) season is well underway, and the Rio Grand Slam on Nov. 10-12 will be the third out of five Grand Slams on the road to the 2018 World Pro.

Nov 8, 2017

Meet The Top-Ranked Black Belts To Compete At The Rio Grand Slam

Seven of the top-20 ranked male black belts in the world will chase after all-important ranking points at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Rio de Janeiro this weekend.

Nov 6, 2017

One Week Until Rio Grand Slam: 94kg Division is STACKED

The UAEJJF 2017 Rio Grand Slam is just one week out, and while many divisions are waiting for late registrations to fill the brackets out, the Men’s 94kg Black Belt division is already shaping up to be an exceptional affair.

Nov 4, 2017