Jansen Gomes is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and one of the 16 contestants on FloGrappling’s reality TV show, Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos. Born on October 20, 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Gomes is a black belt under his father, Antonio Carlos, and Leo Veiria and represents Checkmat. Gomes has won the IBJJF World Championships at every colored belt level, and also earned double gold at the 2021 No-Gi World Championships at the brown belt rank. He is known for his fast-paced passing game, and his scrappy style of jiu-jitsu.
ADXC 3: Jansen Gomes, Bia Mesquita, and more champions in Brazil
Mar 3, 2024
After a night of duels for the books, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship delivered the grand tournament that fight fans were expecting. Held this Saturday, March 2nd, in the Brazilian city of Balneário Camboriú, the ADXC 3 brought its famous cage, merciless ruleset, and the best athletes from Jiu-Jitsu and MMA to the Expocentro as one of the shows of the BC Fight Week. And what a show it was, with the organization successfully bringing all the things that made the ADXC captivating to its first foreign venture.
Pessanha Defeats Yara For $20k Prize at BJJ Stars 11 GP
Sep 10, 2023
Gabi Pessanha ran through the BJJ STARS 11: Gladiators Grand Prix in São Paulo on Saturday night, defeating longtime rival Yara Soares via footlock in the final to win the heavyweight title, and the $20,000 grand prize.
Gabi Pessanha finaliza Yara e fatura R$100 mil em GP do BJJ Stars
Sep 10, 2023
O BJJ Stars 11 estremeceu a cidade de São Paulo neste sábado, 9 de setembro, com a realização do GP Peso Pesado feminino e das seis superlutas, que trouxeram ainda mais expectativa ao card e deixaram a plateia a todo vapor com embates de tirar o fôlego.
CheckMat At Worlds: Top Moments & Matches From CheckMat's 2023 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 10, 2023
CheckMat always sends one of the strongest teams to the IBJJF World Championships, and in 2023 they delivered again with two champions in the black belt division. Jansen Gomes had the run of the tournament, beating two defending world champions on his way to gold, and Sam Nagai won his first world title at black belt by defeating two familiar foes. Relive all the best moments from CheckMat below.
The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 10, 2023
Alliance is one of the most historically successfully organizations in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and every year they crown champions and earn medals in the Pyramid. In 2023, Alliance saw strong results again with black belts like Fellipe Andrew, Melissa Cueto, and Isaac Doederlein, and colored belts like Eduardo Alves and Helena Crevar, bringing home accolades.
AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 9, 2023
Relive all of Art of Jiu Jitsu's best moments from the 2023 World Championships, with 4 black belt world champions, two more finalists, and impressive, technical skill shown from the entire team. Also hear from the athletes and coach Gui Mendes live from the tournament as they reflect in real time on the event and performances.
A Running List Of The 2023 Colored Belt World Champion Promoted In Rank
Jun 9, 2023
Every year brings a new crop of colored belt world champions and medalists, a group that has won the toughest tournament possible at their current rank and proven ready for higher levels of challenge. Below is a list of the 2023 IBJJF World Champions that have been promoted to the next highest rank since winning their bracket. The list will be updated every few days for the next few months to reflect ongoing promotions.
WATCH: Jansen Gomes Wins Gold In 2023 Middleweight Final
Jun 4, 2023
Jansen Gomes did what few expected and emerged from the 2023 IBJJF World Championships black belt middleweight division with the gold medal after stunning performances in victory over Tainan Dalpra and Tye Ruotolo.
11 Of Our Favorite Black Belt Matches From IBJJF Pans 2023
Mar 29, 2023
The black belts came ready to put on a show at the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championships. Filled with some of the best matches of the year, Pans delivered a mix of submission thrills and gritty fights that went the distance. Here are 10 of the best bouts from Pans 2023:
Matheus Gabriel Wins BJJ Stars 9 GP In Event Honoring Leandro Lo
Oct 24, 2022
Matheus Gabriel defeated Meyram Maquine in the BJJ Stars 9 Lightweight GP final, capturing the $19,000 grand prize in an event honoring the memory of Leandro Lo.
Matheus Gabriel, Meyram Alves & The Lightweight GP Coming To BJJ Stars 9
Oct 11, 2022
BJJ Stars is set to return in Brazil and on FloGrappling on Friday, October 21 for a lightweight grand prix. The eight-man gi bracket, dedicated to the memory of Leandro Lo, will feature two IBJJF world champions, and a battery of top contenders hungry to make their mark on the division.
First-Round Picks & Fan Favorites Face Off In Semifinals | WNX Ep. 6 Recap
Jun 24, 2022
Headed into the final episode of Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos, the final four had been decided. Craig Jones’ Blue Team pushed first round pick Izaak Michell and Renaissance man Andrew Tackett into through the quarterfinals; and Tim Spriggs’ Red Team moved first round pick Jansen Gomes and 10th Planet submission artist Kyle Chambers into the semis.
Tempers Boil Over Between Tim & Craig | Who's Next Ep. 5 Recap
Jun 17, 2022
Animosities between coaches Craig Jones and Tim Spriggs escalated, and came to a head in episode five of Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge, presented by Tezos.
Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 16, 2022
This year's IBJJF World Championships was one of the most highly anticipated of all time. And it delivered, with amazing matchups, budding rivalries, and hours of great jiu-jitsu. In retrospect, it was also a historic year for the event. The 26th edition of IBJJF Worlds saw records broken and history made across the black belt divisions. Here are some of the most notable superlatives now in the history books.
Kyle Chambers Is A Master Of Precision | Who's Next Ep. 4 Recap
Jun 9, 2022
The fourth episode of Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos started with chaos, but ended in a game of precision. That’s a skill Kyle Chambers has in bushels.
