Carlos Bebeto Oliveira and Jackson Nagai will both attempt to make history this week when they take the mats at the 2024 IBJJF Masters World Championships. If they win, they become the first black belts to win an adult and masters world gold medal in the same year in the gi.

The IBJJF calendar continues to roll on and this weekend the action will kick off in Phoenix, AZ. World-class athletes will be competing, staying sharp and getting competitive matches against tough opposition. The tournament isn't particularly big, but its proximity to Brazilian jiu-jitsu hotbeds like southern California and Austin, Texas makes it an ideal location for elite athletes to travel for a smaller event.

Every year in early July, Americans come together and celebrate the nation with fireworks. I am, of course, referring to IBJJF American Nationals and the dynamic grappling action it brings, as the tournament continues to gain momentum as one of the best mid-majors of the calendar.

The 2021 IBJJF Worlds finals are set! The absolute divisions and the women’s divisions have been whittled down to a single remaining match to decide this year’s champions; and the male divisions have been narrowed to eight men each.

A few days from now 2021 will be two-thirds complete. The final four months of the year are crammed with both gi and no-gi grappling events and will no doubt bring us countless contenders for the FloGrappling end of year awards. Let's use this time, this brief calm before the storm, to quickly take a look at some of the most notable moments so far.

Fight to Win is back in San Francisco on Friday, August 28 for another night of grappling super fights. In the main event, ADCC standout and no-gi world champion Dante Leon will take on ADCC gold medalist and UFC veteran Davi Ramos. This matchup has all the makings of potential match of the year, as both men are known for fighting forward and attacking relentlessly.

Here's how to watch Fight to Win 159 on FloGrappling.