2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship

IBJJF Worlds Stats Breakdown: Submissions On The Rise Over Last Four Years

IBJJF Worlds Stats Breakdown: Submissions On The Rise Over Last Four Years

The black belt finals at the 2019 IBJJF World Championships saw a surge in submissions compared to recent years.

Jun 20, 2019 by Michael Sears
IBJJF Worlds Stats Breakdown: Submissions On The Rise Over Last Four Years
The black belt finals at the 2019 IBJJF World Championships saw a surge in submissions compared to recent years, resulting in one of the all-time most exciting Sundays at Worlds.

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The black belt finals at the 2019 IBJJF World Championships saw a surge in submissions compared to recent years, resulting in one of the all-time most exciting Sundays at Worlds.

Out of 19 finals in 2019, nine ended by submission, resulting in a 47% submission rate. Over the previous three years of 2016-2018 the highest submission rate had been 32% in 2017. 

The women’s divisions have had a higher submission rate than the men’s over that period, with a 42% submission rate over those four years. The men have averaged a 23% submission rate during the same timeframe.

The men’s and women’s divisions had 40% and 56% sub rates in this years finals, both highs over the last four years. The lowest years for submission rates were 10% in 2018 for the men and 33% in both 2016 and 2018 for the women.

From 2016-2019 the World finals have been decided by 24 submissions (31.58%), 18 by points (23.68%), 16 by advantages (21.05%), nine referee decisions (11.84%), five closeouts (7.89%), with two matches ending by injury (2.63%) and one disqualification (1.32%). 

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Results 2016-2019

2016WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterBruno MalfacineCaio TerraAdvWatch Match
Light-FeatherPaulo MiyaoAry FariasPointsWatch Match
FeatherRafael MendesMarcio AndreAdvWatch Match
LightLucas LepriEdwin NajmiChoke from backWatch Match
MiddleOtavio SousaGabriel ArgesCloseout
Medium-HeavyLeandro LoRomulo BarralPointsWatch Match
HeavyAndre GalvaoJackson SousaDecisionWatch Match
Super-HeavyLeo NogueiraAlexandre CeconiAdvWatch Match
Ultra-HeavyMarcus AlmeidaJames PuopoloArmlockWatch Match
AbsoluteMarcus AlmeidaErberth SantosPointsWatch Match


2016WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterRikako YuasaOuti JarvilehtoChoke from backWatch Match
Light-FeatherGezary MatudaKristina BarlaanChoke from backWatch Match
FeatherMackenzie DernMichelle NicoliniOmoplataWatch Match
LightBeatriz MesquitaSarah BlackPointsWatch Match
MiddleMonique EliasLuiza MonteiroDecisionWatch Match
Medium-HeavyAndresa CorreaSijara EubanksPointsWatch Match
HeavyFernanda MazzelliAlison Tremblay
DecisionWatch Match
Super-HeavyDominyka ObelenyteVenla LuukkonenPointsWatch Match
AbsoluteDominyka ObelenyteBeatriz MesquitaAdvWatch Match


2016 IBJJF WorldsMenWomen
Submission20%33.33%
Points30%33.33%
Advantage30%11.11%
Decision10%22.22%
Closeout10%-
DQ--
Injury--


2017WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterBruno MalfacineCaio TerraAdvWatch Match
Light-FeatherMichael MusumeciJoao MiyaoAdvWatch Match
FeatherRuben CharlesLeo SaggioroAdvWatch Match
LightLucas LepriRoberto SatoshiInjuryWatch Match
MiddleGabriel ArgesMarcos TinocoChoke from backWatch Match
Medium-HeavyAndre GalvaoPatrick GaudioDecisionWatch Match
HeavyNicholas MeregaliLeandro LoPointsWatch Match
Super-HeavyErberth SantosBernardo FariaPointsWatch Match
Ultra-HeavyMarcus AlmeidaGustavo DiasChoke  Watch Match
AbsoluteMarcus AlmeidaLeandro LoAdvWatch Match


2017WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterRikako YuasaRayanne SantosChoke from backWatch Match
Light-FeatherTalita AlencarGezary MatudaPointsWatch Match
FeatherAna Carolina SchmittMaxine ThylinCloseout
LightLuiza MonteiroBeatriz MesquitaDQWatch Match
MiddleAna Carolina VieiraMonique EliasPointsWatch Match
Medium-HeavyNathiely de JesusAndressa CorreaChoke from backWatch Match
HeavyClaudia DovalTalita NogueiraAdvWatch Match
Super-HeavyTayane PorfirioVenla LuukonnenKneebarWatch Match
AbsoluteTayane PorfirioNathiely de JesusAmericanaWatch Match


2017 IBJJF WorldsMenWomen
Sub20.00%44.44%
Points20.00%22.22%
Adv40.00%11.11%
Dec10.00%-
Closeout-11.11%
DQ-11.11%
Injury10.00%-


2018WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterBruno MalfacineRodnei BarbosaArmlockWatch Match
Light-FeatherMichael MusumeciAry FariasPointsWatch Match
FeatherJamil Hill-TaylorLeo SaggioroPointsWatch Match
LightLucas LepriRenato CanutoPointsWatch Match
MiddleIsaque BahienseTommy LangakerPointsWatch Match
Medium-HeavyLucas BarbosaGustavo BatistaCloseout
HeavyFelipe PenaPatrick GaudioAdvWatch Match
Super-HeavyMahamed AlyLeandro LoInjuryWatch Match
Ultra-HeavyMarcus AlmeidaJoao RochaDecisionWatch Match
AbsoluteLeandro LoMarcus AlmeidaCloseout


2018WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterRikako YuasaSerena GabrielliPointsWatch Match
Light-FeatherAmanda MonteiroTalita AlencarAdvWatch Match
FeatherKaren AntunesAna Carolina SchmittDecisionWatch Match
LightBeatriz MesquitaLuiza MonteiroAdvWatch Match
MiddleAna Carolina VieiraRaquel CanutoEzekielWatch Match
Medium-HeavyClaudia DovalMonique EliasWristlockWatch Match
HeavyNathiely de JesusMaria MalyjasiakAdvWatch Match
Super-HeavyTayane PorfirioVenla LukkonenAmericanaWatch Match
AbsoluteTayane PorfirioNathiely de JesusPointsWatch Match


2018 IBJJF WorldsMenWomen
Sub10.00%33.33%
Points40.00%22.22%
Adv10.00%33.33%
Dec10.00%11.11%
Closeout20.00%-
DQ--
Injury10.00%-


2019WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterMichael MusumeciRodnei BarbosaFootlockWatch Match
Light-FeatherJoao MiyaoPaulo MiyaoCloseout
FeatherMatheus GabrielMarcio AndreArmlockWatch Match
LightLucas LepriLucas ValenteDecisionWatch Match
MiddleGabriel ArgesIsaque BahienseAdvWatch Match
Medium-HeavyFelipe PenaGustavo BatistaDecisionWatch Match
HeavyKaynan DuarteLeandro LoPointsWatch Match
Super-HeavyNicholas MeregaliMahamed AlyChokeWatch Match
Ultra-HeavyMarcus AlmeidaRicardo EvangelistaChokeWatch Match
AbsoluteMarcus BuchechaLeandro LoCloseout


2019WinnerLoserMethod
RoosterMayssa BastosRikako YuasaAdvWatch Match
Light-FeatherTammi MusumeciAmanda MonteiroAdvWatch Match
FeatherAna Carolina SchmittBianca BasilioDecisionWatch Match
LightBeatriz MesquitaCharlotte von BaumgartenChokeWatch Match
MiddleAna Carolina VieiraLaura HallockChokeWatch Match
Medium-HeavyAndressa CintraLuiza MonteiroChokeWatch Match
HeavyNathiely de JesusFernanda MazzelliChokeWatch Match
Super-HeavyClaudia DovalVenla LuukkonenArmlockWatch Match
AbsoluteNathiely de JesusBeatriz MesquitaPointsWatch Match


2019 IBJJF WorldsMenWomen
Sub40.00%55.56%
Points10.00%11.11%
Adv10.00%22.22%
Dec20.00%11.11%
Closeout20.00%-
DQ--
Injury--