There's no denying that the 2018 No-Gi World Championships was an unforgettable affair.

Gianni Grippo put a stamp on an incredible 2018 by submitting Marcio Andre to take home top honors in the lightweight division at NO-Gi Worlds last weekend.

The winners' podiums at No-Gi Worlds was summited by athletes of all ages, but analysis of the age of the champions shows an increased number of younger athletes taking gold. 

In the past few days much has been said regarding my fight at No-Gi Worlds with Gordon Ryan.

We knew heading into No-Gi worlds that the women's divisions were as stacked as they've ever been, but somehow, the action exceeded our high expectations.

"Gordon Ryan Beats IBJJF Reaping Rules" could serve as the sensationalist title to this piece, but really what Ryan showed at No-Gi Worlds was (for the second time) a masterful understanding of the ruleset.

Bia Mesquita hasn't competed at No-Gi Worlds since 2010, but that didn't prevent the Gracie Humaita superstar from blowing through the middleweight and absolute bracket last weekend in Anaheim, earning not just one, but two gold medals for her efforts.

One of the greatest of all time featherweights, Rubens ‘Cobrinha’ Charles hasn’t competed since winning the 2017 ADCC World Championships over a year ago. 

You’d think that Gordon Ryan would be happy after winning World No-Gi double gold and beating two ADCC champions along the way, but the Renzo Gracie Team black belt is not. 

Here are six new faces in the black belt divisions who impressed us by claiming their first World No-Gi gold medals.