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  1. The Pros & Legends Registered For The 2022 IBJJF World Master Championships

    The Pros & Legends Registered For The 2022 IBJJF World Master Championships

    Aug 28, 2022

    Between the 2022 IBJJF World Master Championships, and the closely-related adult tournament, the 2022 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con just down the hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, there will be thousands of grapplers competing in Vegas this week.
  2. Grappling Bulletin: Coral Belt Yvonne Duarte Makes Jiu-Jitsu History

    Grappling Bulletin: Coral Belt Yvonne Duarte Makes Jiu-Jitsu History

    Aug 23, 2021

    One of the best-known slogans in grappling is "jiu-jitsu for everyone". This is the motto of Gracie Barra, the world's largest network of Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms, and it reflects their mission of getting all kinds of people onto the mats and practicing this amazing art we all love so much.
  3. Dante Leon vs Davi Ramos In Battle Of ADCC Veterans At Fight To Win 182

    Dante Leon vs Davi Ramos In Battle Of ADCC Veterans At Fight To Win 182

    Aug 21, 2021

    Fight to Win is back in San Francisco on Friday, August 28 for another night of grappling super fights. In the main event, ADCC standout and no-gi world champion Dante Leon will take on ADCC gold medalist and UFC veteran Davi Ramos. This matchup has all the makings of potential match of the year, as both men are known for fighting forward and attacking relentlessly.
  4. Junny Will Look To Redeem Loss To Bebeto Oliveira At Fight To Win 176

    Junny Will Look To Redeem Loss To Bebeto Oliveira At Fight To Win 176

    Jul 5, 2021

    Fight to Win is in Denver, CO on Friday, July 9 for another night loaded with grappling matches. In the main event, Edwin "Junny" Ocasio will try to build on his nearly perfect Fight to Win record. He's 6-1 on the stage, and his only loss came to the heavier ADCC veteran, Kennedy Maciel.
  5. Where And When To Watch Cyborg, Lovato, Hinger, Gracie At Masters Worlds

    Where And When To Watch Cyborg, Lovato, Hinger, Gracie At Masters Worlds

    Dec 16, 2020

    In many ways, the 2020 edition of the IBJJF Masters World Championships will be like no other. It's in a new arena at a different time of year under different circumstances. But like previous installments, this year's Masters Worlds will feature icons of the sport, including World Champions, Hall of Famers and fan favorites.
  6. Six Must-See Early Round Matches At IBJJF 2020 No-Gi Pans

    Six Must-See Early Round Matches At IBJJF 2020 No-Gi Pans

    Nov 19, 2020

    Many of the potential semifinals and finals at No-Gi Pans could feature dream matchups between some of the best competitors around. But before we get there, the key athletes will have to move through the early rounds of their respective brackets. Some of these first and second round matchups could be superfights or finals anywhere else. Here are the matches you won’t want to miss.
  7. An Early Look At The Standout Black Belts at 2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pans

    An Early Look At The Standout Black Belts at 2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pans

    Oct 21, 2020

    It did not take long for registration to close for No-Gi Pans. The IBJJF announced the Pan No-Gi Championships and it has reached capacity very quickly. Here are the key names to watch in each black belt division.
  8. Early Look: 2019 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships

    Early Look: 2019 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships

    Nov 14, 2019

    We are just under a month away from the final major tournament of the year: the 2019 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships.