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3 Of The World's Best Light Featherweights Vying For Pans Title

The 2023 Pan Championships are shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of talent, with some of the most skilled competitors from around the globe coming together to battle it out in the black belt division. It’s the deepest Pans in history, with some the largest divisions we’ve ever seen at Pans. Among the light-featherweight contenders are three of the best in the world, including an IBJJF World Champion, looking to stave off hungry challengers.

Mar 21, 2023

Breakout Star Malachi Edmond Wins IBJJF Euros Gold; Targets Pans & Worlds

One of the breakout stars of the IBJJF 2023 European Championships is Malachi Edmond, a black belt from Team  Lloyd Irvin (TLI) Jiu-Jitsu, who bested some of the most dominant grapplers in the game over the course of two days in Paris, France.

Feb 5, 2023

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No-Gi Worlds Lightweight Division Could Be Dominated By Canadian Talents

The 22-man lightweight division slated for next week’s IBJJF No-Gi World Championships is deep with wildcards, rookies and dark horses. But among them are three clear cut favorites, each of whom have likely earned their positions as top seeds with successful outings at IBJJF majors over the last several years.

Nov 29, 2022

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

We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.

Sep 14, 2022

7 Non-Brazilians Black Belts Who Could Win IBJJF Worlds In 2022

Only one of the ten men’s black belt champions at 2021 Worlds represented a country other than Brazil. The lone non-Brazilian champion was 4x black belt gi world champion Mikey Musumeci (USA), who won his fourth title defeating Bruno Malfacine 6-0 by points. This year, a slew of veterans and rookies alike are lined up for their shot at gold, and the roster of non-Brazilians is showing signs that this year’s podiums could be the most nationally diverse in history.

May 23, 2022

The Standout Colored Belts Competing At The IBJJF Pan Championships

The IBJJF Pan Championships is underway, and over the first few days, hundreds of aspiring grapplers will try to prove that they are the next generation of world class talent. Any of the purple and brown belts could send that point home with an impressive showing of dominant jiu-jitsu at Pans, but there are a few who have already earned our attention.

Apr 6, 2022

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

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.

Nov 23, 2021

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

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.

Nov 14, 2021

Four Titans Set To Collide at IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix

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.

Nov 4, 2021

Tim Spriggs Heel Hook Earns BUBS Naturals Submission Of The Night

According to the oddsmakers, Tim Spriggs was the largest underdog to win the WNO Championship heavyweight division. That makes his incredible success in the heavyweight tournament, and in the heavyweight final so incredible.

Sep 27, 2021

The Ultimate WNO Championship Results, Stats & Recap Hub

FloGrappling's WNO Championship has shaped up to be one of the biggest events in grappling history. With forty athletes, five championship belts, and more than $250,000 in total prizes on the line, there will be no shortage of exciting matches and memorable submissions.

Sep 25, 2021

The Best Brown Belts at 2021 IBJJF Pans: Day 2 Recap

The brown belt champions of today are likely to go on to become standout black belts of tomorrow, and the IBJJF Pan Championship is always a good place to identify those future stars.

Sep 2, 2021

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The Best Blue Belts in America Today: 2021 IBJJF Pans Day 1 Recap

Non-stop action here on day 1 of the 2021 IBJJF Pan Championships – the first major gi event of the IBJJF calendar came later in the year than expected and you can see that the competitors were eager to let it rip.

Sep 1, 2021

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Grappling Bulletin: If Gordon Ryan's Career Is Over, What Happens Next?

Stop the press, Gordon Ryan's abrupt departure from all upcoming matches has thrown the no-gi grappling scene into disarray. What does Gordon do next if he can't compete? Who replaces him as the #1 in the world? And will professional grappling ever be the same without him?

May 24, 2021

EUG To Host Stacked 8-Man Black Belt Invitational, And It's In the Gi

EUG Promotions will their debut on April 3 with a professional invite-only jiu-jitsu tournament with a $10,000 cash prize. 

Mar 22, 2021