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No More Closeouts at IBJJF: The Athletes Respond

The IBJJF published a statement this week advising that there will be no cash prizes awarded to athletes that close out in their finals match of the World Championships. Also, ranking and team points will be forfeited, affecting both the individual athlete and the standing of the team.

Apr 15, 2022

IBJJF Responds To Recent Controversy, Announces Rule Addressing Closeouts

The IBJJF has announced that from the 2022 World championships forward, closeouts will not be rewarded as an actual championship victory.

Apr 14, 2022

Forget The Closeouts, Pay Attention To These Deserving Pan Champs Instead

Now the dust has settled on Pans I've had time to reflect on the events of the second-most important event on the IBJJF calendar.

Apr 12, 2022

Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF Pans Finals

The stacked black belt divisions have been whittled down to just eight men and just two women each. By the end of the day, nineteen IBJJF Pans black belt champions will be crowned. Follow the action here all day long as the fields narrow in each weight category. These are the latest results (updated by the minute) at the 2022 IBJJF Pan Championships.

Apr 10, 2022

IBJJF 2022 Pans Black Belt Open Class Brackets Released

The black belt absolute at the IBJJF 2022  Pans is one of the most hotly anticipated brackets of the entire weekend.  Featuring names Like the Munis brothers, Fellipe Andrew, Pedro Marinho, Adam Wardzinski, and Wallace Costa among others, the men's black belt category is exceptionally competitive.  See the full men's bracket here.

Apr 8, 2022

The Fast-Rising Rookie Black Belts Making Their Pans Debuts

The 2022 IBJJF Pan Championships roster is filled with veterans, world champions, and black belt stars. But 10 rookies will be in the search for Pans gold, trying to earn their moment in the spotlight by defeating a sea of decorated opponents.

Apr 7, 2022

The Standout Colored Belts Competing At The IBJJF Pan Championships

The IBJJF Pan Championships is underway, and over the first few days, hundreds of aspiring grapplers will try to prove that they are the next generation of world class talent. Any of the purple and brown belts could send that point home with an impressive showing of dominant jiu-jitsu at Pans, but there are a few who have already earned our attention.

Apr 6, 2022

Pans Cheat Sheet: Top 15 Early Round Black Belt Matches, Mats & Times

Two days, 19 divisions, dozens of top-level athletes in the black belt division: it can be difficult to figure out exactly when to direct your attention to which mat during the 2022 IBJJF Pan Championships. We’ve got you covered.

Apr 5, 2022

Brackets Released For IBJJF 2022 Pan Championships

The IBJJF 2022 Pan Championships are shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the year. Participation numbers are set to hit all-time highs and the brackets going deep at all levels.

Apr 3, 2022

Grappling Bulletin: Facing Gordon Ryan is Jacob Couch's Rocky Moment

You never know what's going to happen in the world of jiu-jitsu and grappling. For every exciting match announcement there is always a disappointing cancelation or pullout. For every triumphant win there is a controversial ending. Staying on top of everything is a full-time job, which is why we've  done the hard work so you don't have to and collected the most important news stories into one place.

Mar 21, 2022