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How Can The USA Become #1 Jiu-Jitsu Power In The World?

Gianni Grippo writes for FloGrappling about how the U.S.A. could become #1 in the world in jiu-jitsu. 

Apr 26, 2017

World Pro 2017 Analysis: Black & Brown Belt Medals Broken Down By Country

The changes introduced at the 2017 World Pro meant that countries were limited to only two competitors in the same weight division. This meant that the podiums looked very different to other tournaments around the world, which are usually dominated by Brazilian athletes in first, second and third place. 

Apr 24, 2017

World Pro 2017: Finalists and Division Winners

Here is the complete list of finalists for the male black belt divisions and female brown / black belt divisions, plus winners of divisions where champions have already been decided. The finals of the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship go down from 11:00 AM local time on Saturday April 22.

Apr 21, 2017

With Guaranteed Silver Medal Jose Junior Wins UAEJJF Ranking Prize Of $25k

Abu Dhabi -- By advancing through to the final of the 110kg division Jose Junior confirmed the $25,000 end of season prize in the UAEJJF rankings. 

Apr 21, 2017

BREAKING: Mackenzie Dern Out Of Abu Dhabi World Pro 2017

Abu Dhabi -- breaking news from the UAEJJF Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is that Mackenzie Dern is out of the tournament. 

Apr 21, 2017

World Pro Country Qualifier Black Belt Update: Who Made It Through

The black belts went up today at the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-JItsu Championships. Today (Thursday April 20) saw athletes compete in the World Pro Country Qualifier brackets for the chance to represent their nation in the main bracket on Friday. 

Apr 20, 2017

The Erosion of Brazilian Dominance: World Pro Medals By Country

Two days into the Abu Dhabi 2017 World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships and the results for the blue and purple belts are in. 

Apr 19, 2017

Breaking News: Leandro Lo Out Of World Pro!

Bad news from Abu Dhabi -- returning World Pro champion Leandro Lo is out of the tournament and unable to compete.

Apr 18, 2017

World Pro Performances Show UAEJJ Younger Athletes Continue To Improve

The United Arab Emirates' long-term investment into the development of jiu-jitsu in the country is paying off.

Apr 18, 2017

A List Of All Brazilian Black Belts Qualified For World Pro

The way athletes qualify to compete at the Abu Dhabi World Pro has changed. New for 2017 is the announcement that only two athletes from the same country will be eligible to compete in the main bracket. 

Apr 18, 2017

Leandro Lo Creates His Own Absolute At World Pro, Signs Up At -110kg!

Superstar Leandro Lo has made headlines for his steady rise through the weight divisions, but the former lightweight World champion broke new ground by signing up for the Abu Dhabi World Pro in the maximum possible weight category! 

Apr 18, 2017

A List Of All American Black Belts Qualified For World Pro

The way athletes qualify to compete at the Abu Dhabi World Pro has changed. New for 2017 is the announcement that only two athletes from the same country will be eligible to compete in the main bracket. 

Apr 18, 2017

What's New At World Pro 2017? Less Stalling, Bigger Prizes, No Absolute

Here are the important changes you need to know about for the UAEJJF 2017 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship on April 18-22.

Apr 17, 2017

All Roads Lead To World Pro Part 4: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Retrospective

The fourth stop on the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Jiu-Jitsu Tour saw the event pay a visit to the same arena used in the World Professional Championships. 

Apr 14, 2017

All Roads Lead To World Pro Part 3: Rio Grand Slam Retrospective

When the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Jiu-Jitsu Tour traveled to Rio de Janeiro in November, we saw some of the toughest matches of the entire series. 

Apr 13, 2017