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Lessons From A 20-Year Jiu-Jitsu Career: Romulo Barral's Hard-Earned Wisdom

Romulo Barral recently gave his students a speech about facing adversity and the importance of not only being a champion on the mats, but in life.  It was an inspirational reflection on a great career and valuable viewing for all practitioners of the gentle art. Edwin Najmi and Gabriel Arges also discuss their incredible performance at the 2016 World Championships 

Jun 11, 2016

Nasty Open Guard vs Bone-Crushing Passing

Nicholas Meregali of Alliance and Max Gimenis from GF Team are among the toughest brown belts in Brazil.  They met last weekend in the semi-finals of the brown belt absolute division at the 2016 IBJJF World Championships and did not disappoint.

Jun 10, 2016

Meet The Brand New Wave of Black Belt Women Competitors From Brazil

Remember our article talking about Brazilian brown belt women to watch at Worlds? Well, a few of the ones we profiled just got promoted on the podium, meaning the black belt division just got an injection of new talent! 

Jun 9, 2016

Watch One Of The Craziest Fights Of The 2016 Worlds: Meregali vs Bahiense

Want to watch one of the craziest matches from the IBJJF 2016 Worlds? Then look no further. This insane brown belt absolute final, featuring Nicholas Meregali vs Isaque Bahiense, is full of non-stop action. Meregali throws submission after submission at Bahiense, who somehow manages to escape from all of them. 

Jun 8, 2016

6 Savage Leglocks From IBJJF 2016 Worlds

This year’s IBJJF Worlds saw plenty of action across all of the divisions and the submissions were flying thick and fast. Take a look at six savage leglocks from the black and brown belt divisions. 

Jun 8, 2016

Watch Lucas Lepri's Flawless Run At The IBJJF 2016 Worlds

Alliance lightweight Lucas Lepri became a four-time IBJJF World champion last weekend at the 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in a a near-flawless run where not one of his opponents scored a point on him. 

Jun 7, 2016

Non-Brazilians Challenge World Championships Finals Matches

Taking a look at the list of finals from yesterday’s black belt divisions at the world championships, and there was no shortage of non-Brazilians talent in the Brazilian-dominated sport. 

Jun 6, 2016

Buchecha is All-Time Absolute King

Buchecha made history yesterday by winning his fourth absolute world title. Though there was little doubt that the checkmat standout would be ready to throw down, there were questions if his lingering knee injury would affect his performance.  Those doubts were  squashed as Buchecha ran though the opposition and achieved gold in both his weight class and the absolute division.  Don't miss the chance to witness some of the most technical and aggressive jiu-jitsu anywhere. 

Jun 6, 2016

Finals Matches at IBJJF 2016 Worlds: Results & Videos

https://www.flograppling.com/video/981089-dominyka-obelenyte-vs-beatriz-mesquita-ibjjf-2016-worldsThe list of all finals matches for the IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, taking place in Long Beach, California and available to watch live or on replay on FloGrappling.

Jun 5, 2016

Tayane Porfirio Promoted To Black Belt At IBJJF 2016 Worlds

Tayane Porfirio received her black belt at the IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships after winning gold once again. The Alliance super heavyweight champion posted this lovely eulogy on her Instagram account. 

Jun 5, 2016

Nicholas Meregali Crowned Brown Belt Absolute World Champ At 2016 Worlds

Alliance heavyweight Nicholas Meregali cemented his position as the best brown belt in the world by winning both double gold at the IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship. He tapped out Max Gimenis of GF Team in the semi finals with a triangle before meeting Alliance teammate Isaque Bahiense in the final.

Jun 5, 2016

Erberth Santos Knocks Bernardo Faria Out Of IBJJF 2016 Worlds

Bernardo Faria's IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships campaign has come to an end. The Alliance super heavyweight tapped to Erberth Santos in the semi-finals of the absolute division, appearing to injure his shoulder as Erberth attacked for an armbar. 

Jun 5, 2016

Can 2015's Winners Repeat Their Success At IBJJF 2016 World Championships?

Will the gold medalists from 2015 be able to repeat the success at the 2016 IBJJF World Championships? We analyze the odds of last year’s black belt male division winners based on recent performances and the list of competitors they’ll be up against this year. Will they be able to claim gold once again? Read on for a run through the chances of last year's champs. 

Jun 4, 2016

Black Belt Absolute Division Brackets For IBJJF 2016 World Championships

Check out the brackets for the Men's and Women's black belt absolute divisions for the IBJJF 2016 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships. 

Jun 4, 2016

Kenny Florian to Provide Commentary at IBJJF Worlds

We’re stoked to announce that UFC veteran and FS1 host Kenny Florian will be commentating on all of Sunday’s IBJJF World Championship matches alongside Renzo Gracie black belt and veteran commentator Shawn Williams. Our mission has always been to raise the level of jiu-jitsu coverage to meet the talent of the sport's athletes – and this is just another step in that direction.

Jun 3, 2016