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Purple Belt Joao Ribeiro The Only US Gold Medalist At 2021 ADWPJJC

Purple belt Joao Ribeiro was the only US representative to take first place in any adult division of this year’s 13th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships. The 120 kg champion of GF Team, Ribeiro won five matches — including two submission victories — on his road to gold.

Nov 20, 2021

World Pro Finals Recap: Galvao Submits Mathiesen, Becomes Youngest Champ

The 13th Edition of the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships came to a close this morning in Abu Dhabi. Eleven of the 12 titlists were Brazilians, including several newly-crowned champions.

Nov 19, 2021

World Pro Recap: Galvao Taps Levi; 2 Reigning Champs Headed To 69 kg Final

After an intense round of country qualifiers yesterday at the 13th Edition of the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships, the main brackets kicked off today. Some of the best competitors from all around the globe took the stage for a shot at World Pro gold, and thousands of dollars in prizes.

Nov 18, 2021

World Pro Recap: Mica Galvao Submits 2 Of 3 In First Black Belt Appearance

The main brackets for the 13th Edition of the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship are now finalized, as each of the country qualifiers have concluded. Many of the Brazilian athletes hoping to represent their country in the main brackets had to fight through deep divings among some of the most reputable opposition in the entire roster just to earn a spot in the World Pro tournament.

Nov 17, 2021

Abu Dhabi World Pro Is Back! See Who's In & Who Still Needs To Qualify

The 13th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Pro kicks off on Sunday, November 14 in the UAE. A truly international event with significant cash prizes at stake, the World Pro attracts decorated veterans and hopeful up and comers from across the globe. The title of World Pro Champion is one of the most coveted in all of jiu-jitsu; it’s accompanied by prestige, national pride, and thousands of dollars in prize money.

Nov 11, 2021

Watch IBJJF, Raw Grappling, World Pro & More | FloGrappling Viewer's Guide

There are six individual events coming to FloGrappling this weekend. With the countless brackets, superfights, and grand prixs to watch, don’t miss a calendar full of jiu-jitsu this weekend.

Nov 9, 2021

Watch The 2021 Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship on FloGrappling

The 2021 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship starts on Nov 14, 2021 and runs until Nov 19, 2021, and you can watch it live or on demand on FloGrappling. Stream or cast from your desktop, mobile or TV.

Sep 29, 2021