Xande Ribeiro To Face Jordan Preisinger At WNO 31

The legendary Xande Ribeiro returns to WNO when he takes on an unconventional challenger Jordan Preisinger, live on FloGrappling. Jordan is best known for his popular YouTube channel Jordan Teaches Jiu-Jitsu and now the Canadian will get to test himself against one of the best to ever do it in Ribeiro. The entire event will be streaming live exclusively on FloGrappling, going down in Round Rock, TX on December 5th.

Nov 7

Felipe 'Laranjinha' Costa Joins WNO 30 Open Weight Grand Prix

WNO 30 just got another major boost, as Felipe 'Laranjinha' Costa has officially entered the Open Weight Grand Prix bracket. The ADCC medalist & WNO veteran is one of the best in the world and will look to navigate the tough field on October 24th in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sep 26

Rafael Lovato Jr. Places 3rd At US Open In Freestyle Wrestling

American grappling legend Rafael Lovato Jr. entered and placed third at the US Open in freestyle wrestling, going 5-1 in the Masters B 100kg division. This was the first ever wrestling tournament for Lovato, who is a multi-time black belt world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Bellator middleweight world champion.

Apr 24

Victor Hugo To Face Luke Griffith In Major Heavyweight Match At WNO 27

We have our co-main event set for WNO 27, as two of the best heavyweights in the world will throw down in a major matchup. It will be two Austin-based stars, as Six Blades's Victor Hugo takes on New Wave's Luke Griffith in a battle between two men who are undefeated on WNO. WNO 27 goes down April 18th in Round Rock, TX, with the main event happening between ADCC Double Champ Kaynan Duarte and CJI Champion Nick Rodriguez.

Mar 5

Grappling Legend Xande Ribeiro Enters IBJJF European Championships

Grappling legend Xande Ribeiro has thrown his name in for the IBJJF European Championships in 2025, marking his return to competition after a few years away after a tentative retirement. Ribeiro has entered Masters 3 heavyweight, and has spoken before about wanting to compete around the World to say goodbye to the fans and friends he has made during his remarkable career.

Dec 24, 2024

Victor Hugo Will Rely On Old School Game vs Nicky Rod At WNO 22

Scheduled to take place in Costa Mesa, CA, on Feb. 9,  WNO 22 is pulling out all the stops to bring about yet another memorable night of grappling for both athletes and fans. Leading the event's star-studded roster, the world champion Victor Hugo is in the final stretch of his preparations to face the two-time ADCC finalist Nick Rodriguez in the Main Event and will be ready to use the full might of his jiu-jitsu to try and neutralize Nicky Rod's dangerous wrestling.

Jan 21, 2024

Victor Hugo aposta em jogo clássico para surpreender Nick Rod no WNO 22

Marcado para o dia 9 de fevereiro em Costa Mesa, no estado norte-americano da Califórnia, o WNO 22 promete não medir esforços para proporcionar uma noite de duelos memoráveis para os atletas e os fãs da arte suave. Liderando o elenco de astros do esporte no torneio, o campeão mundial Victor Hugo está na reta final de suas preparações para encarar o duas vezes finalista do ADCC Nick Rodriguez na luta principal da noite, e estará pronto para usar todas as armas de seu Jiu-Jitsu para neutralizar o perigoso wrestling do adversário americano.

Jan 16, 2024

Yan Pica-Pau Hopes To Get Tainan Out Of Comfort Zone In GP Superfight

While there are many attractions scheduled for the Jiu-Jitsu Con on Aug. 31 through Sept. 1, the superfight card is one of the main allures that promises to heat up the mats in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Among the matchups, perhaps the most anticipated match-up will see the popular Tainan Dalpra facing a troublesome opponent, who goes by the name of Yan Lucas "Pica-Pau."

Aug 31, 2023

No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Absolute Divisions Are Complete!

The registrations have closed for the adult black belt open class divisions at the 2022 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship. Both the male and female divisions should kick off at 9:30 am local time in Anaheim on Saturday.

Dec 10, 2022

The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship

We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.

Sep 14, 2022

The Standout Blue, Purple & Brown Belts Vying For Worlds Gold

Before the black belts take the mats at the Walter Pyramid, droves of blue, purple, and brown belts will have their opportunity to try and earn an IBJJF World Championship in the junior categories.

Jun 2, 2022

Big Dan's Scheme Puts Izaak vs Adam First | Who's Next Ep. 2 Recap

The second episode of Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos begins with a test of grip strength and strategy as the two teams square off in a king of the hill style arm wrestling tournament.

May 25, 2022

Who's in Who's Out: The Returning Champs Set To Throw Down At Worlds

The IBJJF 2022 World Championships are nearly upon us, and with just a few days left in the registration, it’s worth reviewing the batch of returning World Champions that have decided to defend their crown.

May 18, 2022

With No Buchecha at 2021 IBJJF Worlds, Who Wins The Absolute?

The 2021 IBJJF World Championships returns after a two-year hiatus, and one of the biggest questions from jiu-jitsu fans, followers and analysts is about who will win the absolute division.

Nov 23, 2021

Victor Hugo & Tainan Dalpra Submit Opponents in IBJJF Grand Prix Finals

Less than one month out from the first IBJJF World Championship since 2019, eight invited athletes had an opportunity to compete in a high-stakes event in Las Vegas. The winner would take home $20,000 and no doubt enjoy a huge confidence boost going into Worlds.

Nov 14, 2021