Just two days out, the 2018  Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro is already shaping up to be an incredible event. 

There are over 2,300 athletes in total signed up to compete, and elite level black belts such as Mayssa Bastos (49kg), Amal Amjahid (55kg), Talita Alencar (55kg), Bianca Basilio (62kg), Isaque Bahiense (85kg), Erberth Santos (110kg) will also be taking the mats in Rio.

Watch the 2018 ABGS Rio de Janeiro LIVE on FloGrappling Nov. 16-18

To celebrate our return to Rio, we've unlocked FIVE of our favorite matches from last year's event.  Enjoy!

Xande Ribeiro vs Patrick Gaudio

Beatriz Mesquita vs Bianca Basilio 

Ana Carolina Vieira vs Thamara Silva

Joao Goncalves vs Rafael Mansur

Hugo Marques vs Ricardo Lima