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  1. Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF Pans Finals

    Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF Pans Finals

    Apr 10, 2022

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

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

    Apr 5, 2022

    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.
  3. The Rookie Black Belts Spearheading The Rise Of The Next Gen At Worlds

    The Rookie Black Belts Spearheading The Rise Of The Next Gen At Worlds

    Dec 2, 2021

    The IBJJF World Championships gives jiu-jitsu fans an opportunity to watch their favorite veteran athletes as they hunt for a first, or a repeat world title. It’s a showcase for the best and most beloved grapplers on the planet. But it’s also an opportunity for brand new black belts to earn their recognition, try to ascend the ranks, and — perhaps — start dynastic runs atop the World podium.
  4. Grappling Bulletin: Diego Pato Is Making His Case For Grappler Of The Year

    Grappling Bulletin: Diego Pato Is Making His Case For Grappler Of The Year

    Oct 25, 2021

    An IBJJF Pans title, gold medals at No-Gi Pans and No-Gi Worlds, third place at the WNO Championship, and this weekend, the EUG 155 lb title. Diego “Pato” Oliveira is undoubtedly having the year of his career.
  5. Five Major Takeaways From BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Five Major Takeaways From BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Feb 8, 2021

    We had a lot of questions going into BJJ Stars V. Some concerned the favorites, Felipe Andrew and Nicholas Meregali, both of whom had relatively inactive 2020 seasons. Other questions revolved around the underdogs and dark horses, rookies and veterans who would have a tough climb in a bracket with four world champs.
  6. Live Updates & Results | BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Live Updates & Results | BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Feb 6, 2021

    BJJ Stars is back on FloGrappling for the Heavyweight Grand Prix. If you're outside of Brazil, you can watch it here on Saturday, Feb. 6 starting at 4 p.m. CT. 
  7. Look At The Best First Round Matches At BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Look At The Best First Round Matches At BJJ Stars V: Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Feb 5, 2021

    The BJJ Stars Heavyweight Grand Prix is official now that the drawing for first round matches is complete. The two favorites, Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena have been placed on opposite sides of the bracket. If this highly-anticipated rematch comes to pass, it will be for the title of Grand Prix Champion.
  8. BJJ Stars Superfights Will Be First To Use New IBJJF Heel Hook Rules

    BJJ Stars Superfights Will Be First To Use New IBJJF Heel Hook Rules

    Feb 4, 2021

    Before the IBJJF has its first event with the new heel hook rules in March, four competitors will have an opportunity to give those rules a test run this weekend at BJJ Stars V.
  9. These Four Brand-New Black Belts Are Poised To Disrupt Jiu-Jitsu In 2021

    These Four Brand-New Black Belts Are Poised To Disrupt Jiu-Jitsu In 2021

    Sep 30, 2020

    Four top-ranked brown belts, including the pound-for-pound No. 1, will expect to shake up the black belt rankings next season.