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

    Mar 5, 2025

    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.
  2. Grappling Legend Xande Ribeiro Enters IBJJF European Championships

    Dec 24, 2024

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

    Jan 21, 2024

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

    Jan 16, 2024

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

    Aug 31, 2023

    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."
  6. No-Gi Worlds Black Belt Absolute Divisions Are Complete!

    Dec 10, 2022

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

    Sep 14, 2022

    We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.
  8. The Standout Blue, Purple & Brown Belts Vying For Worlds Gold

    Jun 2, 2022

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

    May 25, 2022

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

    May 18, 2022

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

    Nov 23, 2021

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

    Nov 14, 2021

    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.
  13. Four Titans Set To Collide at IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix

    Nov 4, 2021

    The IBJJF has announced the completed heavyweight Grand Prix coming to jiu-jitsu con on Nov 13, and it’s certainly a clash of the titans.
  14. Pay Attention To These Brown Belts At No-Gi Worlds

    Oct 5, 2021

    Before the black belts take the mats at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday October 10, the brown belts will warm the mats up on Friday, October 8.
  15. Grappling Bulletin: ADCC Trials, A Major Team Fragments, Tonon's Title Shot

    Sep 13, 2021

    If there's one thing I was reminded of at Pans is that after a long time with no major tournaments, it was really, really good to see high level matches in the gi.