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Ana Carolina Vieira, nicknamed "Baby" is a jiu-jitsu black belt from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born on November 19, 1993, Vieira is a three time IBJJF gi world champion, and also a no-gi world champion. She received her black belt from Julio Cesar in 2016.

  1. -65KG Women's ADCC World Championship Bracket, Schedule: What To Know

    -65KG Women's ADCC World Championship Bracket, Schedule: What To Know

    Aug 17, 2024

    The -65kg Women's weight class at the 2024 ADCC World Championships is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions.
  2. The Women's ADCC -65kg Division Is Complete: Who's The Favorite For Gold

    The Women's ADCC -65kg Division Is Complete: Who's The Favorite For Gold

    May 22, 2024

    The ADCC World Championships are approaching fast, and the -65kg women's division is now complete with 8 standout grapplers who will vye for gold in this new weight class. With division expanding from 2 to 3 and the addition of an absolute, this stands to be the biggest ADCC ever for the women athletes.
  3. The 2023 IBJJF Worlds Absolute Brackets Are HERE

    The 2023 IBJJF Worlds Absolute Brackets Are HERE

    Jun 3, 2023

    The IBJJF has released the brackets for the 2023 IBJJF World Championship black belt open classes, and we now know the pairings and paths for all the best who want to become absolute champ.
  4. 11 Of Our Favorite Black Belt Matches From IBJJF Pans 2023

    11 Of Our Favorite Black Belt Matches From IBJJF Pans 2023

    Mar 29, 2023

    The black belts came ready to put on a show at the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championships. Filled with some of the best matches of the year, Pans delivered a mix of submission thrills and gritty fights that went the distance. Here are 10 of the best bouts from Pans 2023:
  5. Pans Black Belt Absolute Brackets Released | See Who's In On Saturday

    Pans Black Belt Absolute Brackets Released | See Who's In On Saturday

    Mar 24, 2023

    Registration for the 2023 IBJJF Pans black belt open weight division has officially closed, meaning we now know which athletes will kick things off on Saturday morning in pursuit of the absolute title.
  6. Tainan passa a guarda de Isaque; Nathiely e Alves vencem no GP da IBJJF

    Tainan passa a guarda de Isaque; Nathiely e Alves vencem no GP da IBJJF

    Mar 4, 2023

    Após uma explosiva noite de lutas em Austin, no Texas, os fãs conheceram os novos campeões do GP dos Leves e GP dos Pesos Pesados, além dos vencedores das super lutas.
  7. Results | Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Results | Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Mar 4, 2023

    Follow along for real-time results, updates & more from the Tezos Flograppling IBJJF Grand Prix, live from Austin, Texas, on March, 3rd 2023.  Packed with premier talent, grapplers from the men's lightweight and women's heavyweight will be battling for the title of champion!
  8. Nathiely De Jesus Returns Strong As A Mother

    Nathiely De Jesus Returns Strong As A Mother

    Mar 1, 2023

    The Tezos IBJJF Flograppling Grand Prix is set for March 3 in Austin, Texas. The women’s heavyweight bracket, complete with four world champions, includes Andressa Cintra, Ana Carolina Vieira, Melissa Cueto, and the return of Nathiely De Jesus.
  9. Elijah Dorsey Replaces Samuel Nagai at Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Elijah Dorsey Replaces Samuel Nagai at Tezos FloGrappling IBJJF Grand Prix

    Feb 23, 2023

    Lloyd Irvin’s Elijah Dorsey will replace Samuel Nagai in the Tezos IBJJF Flograppling Lightweight Grand Prix. The GP will be held in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 3.
  10. Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV

    Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV

    Feb 20, 2023

    The fourth showdown between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena is less than a week away. In the last two weeks, we've caught up with both athletes to check in on their training camps, and to hear their takes on the upcoming bout at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II presented by Fat Tire.
  11. IBJJF Unveils New Rules To Combat Stalling For IBJJF FloGrappling GPs

    IBJJF Unveils New Rules To Combat Stalling For IBJJF FloGrappling GPs

    Jan 17, 2023

    The IBJJF announced new rule changes designed to combat stalling which will impact matches in the IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix series.
  12. Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

    Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

    Jan 16, 2023

    The 2022 ADCC 88kg World Champion Giancarlo Bodoni is getting his moment in the spotlight. On January 31, FloSports will release the feature length documentary, Becoming Dangerous: The Rise of Giancarlo Bodoni (more on that below). But first, breaking news about Bodoni, who has just signed to face the Tezos WNO light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho in the co-main event at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II.
  13. Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds

    Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds

    Jun 16, 2022

    This year's IBJJF World Championships was one of the most highly anticipated of all time. And it delivered, with amazing matchups, budding rivalries, and hours of great jiu-jitsu. In retrospect, it was also a historic year for the event. The 26th edition of IBJJF Worlds saw records broken and history made across the black belt divisions. Here are some of the most notable superlatives now in the history books.
  14. Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

    Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

    Jun 5, 2022

    The semifinal matchups have been drawn, and the athletes are ready to take their shot for the top of the IBJJF World podium. Follow along with us here as the best gi competitors in the world try to climb to the no.1 spot.
  15. Tye & Mica On A Collision Course, Meregali In Absolute Final | Worlds 2022

    Tye & Mica On A Collision Course, Meregali In Absolute Final | Worlds 2022

    Jun 5, 2022

    The first day of black belt competition at the 2022 IBJJF World Championships is wrapped up, and the final rounds of each division are set. This year, the brackets were whittled down to the final four men and the final two women in each division, meaning we now know which athletes will take the podium. All that is left is to decide who takes which medal.