IBJJF 2017 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship

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WATCH: Every Final From Cobrinha's Impeccable 'Super' Grand Slam Run

'Cobrinha' made history in 2017 by becoming the only athlete in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition to win the five biggest jiu-jitsu tournaments in the world. Take a look back at his momentous year by watching each of his gold medal matches from Europeans, Pan-Ams, Worlds, Brazil Nationals and ADCC!

Oct 4, 2017

WATCH: Every Final From Cobrinha's Impeccable 'Super' Grand Slam Run

Flashback Friday: When Nicholas Meregali Tore Through IBJJF 2017 Worlds

Possibly the most exciting person to watch at the IBJJF 2017 World Championships in June was young black belt Nicholas Meregali.

Sep 1, 2017

Flashback Friday: When Nicholas Meregali Tore Through IBJJF 2017 Worlds

Even Black Belts Get The Blues, And Especially After Big Tournaments

The day after the IBJJF World Championship marks the end of what people consider the traditional gi season. And for a lot of athletes, it signals a major adjustment back to a world without regimented training and a set goal.

Jun 27, 2017

Even Black Belts Get The Blues, And Especially After Big Tournaments

From The City Of God To Gold At Worlds: A Teenager's Dream Comes True

A native of Rio's City of God favela in the eastern peripheral of Rio de Janeiro, an area rarely visited by tourists, Gabrieli Pessanha, a member of the Infight team, goes relatively unnoticed throughout the jiu-jitsu community.

Jun 19, 2017

From The City Of God To Gold At Worlds: A Teenager's Dream Comes True

7* Savage Leglocks From Worlds 2017

We here at FloGrappling are still on the long come down from the wild and wacky tournament that was the 2017 IBJJF World Championships. Looking back we dug up 6 (+1) savage leglocks that left us clinching our own extremities and wincing in pain.

Jun 19, 2017

Savage Submissions That Turned 3 Women Into Black Belt World Champions

There was so much action from the IBJJF World Championships that it was easy to miss some of the standout moments.

Jun 12, 2017

Savage Submissions That Turned 3 Women Into Black Belt World Champions

Cobrinha Shooting For The Super Grand Slam: IBJJF & ADCC In The Same Year

Every high-level grappler dreams of a career-defining moment; only a few ever manage to achieve the highest goals.

Jun 7, 2017

Cobrinha Shooting For The Super Grand Slam: IBJJF & ADCC In The Same Year

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Which Athletes Got Promoted After IBJJF 2017 Worlds?

Most jiu-jitsu gyms have a tradition in which they promote students around twice a year. One of those "graduation ceremonies" takes place at the end of the year, the other usually might after Worlds in June.

Jun 7, 2017

Which Athletes Got Promoted After IBJJF 2017 Worlds?

Atos Win IBJJF Worlds Team Title, Break Alliance’s 10-Year Streak

Team Atos made history by winning their first ever team World trophy last weekend, marking the end of Alliance’s ten-year run championship dominance.

Jun 7, 2017

Atos Win IBJJF Worlds Team Title, Break Alliance’s 10-Year Streak

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Women's Brown Belt Class of 2016 Tear Up The Black Belt Scene At Worlds

No less than six gold medals in the women's black belt divisions at Worlds were claimed by athletes who won gold as brown belts just 12 months ago.

Jun 5, 2017

Women's Brown Belt Class of 2016 Tear Up The Black Belt Scene At Worlds

Seven Slick Submissions You May Have Missed From Worlds

With so much action at the IBJJF World Championships, you may have missed some of the many submissions this past weekend in Long Beach, CA. Catch up on the best moments from the black belt divisions with these matches:

Jun 5, 2017

Seven Slick Submissions You May Have Missed From Worlds

Gross, Shocking, But Badass: Biggest WTF Moment From Worlds

An unavoidable fact of jiu-jitsu competitions is sometimes somebody can get hurt. Usually, serious injuries in jiu-jitsu are rare: the ability to tap out keeps you safe and saves you from any real physical harm.

Jun 5, 2017

Gross, Shocking, But Badass: Biggest WTF Moment From Worlds

10 The Magic Number For Buchecha After War With Leandro

Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida is a legend: 10 world titles -- five weight, five openweight -- a record only equaled by Roger Gracie.

Jun 5, 2017

10 The Magic Number For Buchecha After War With Leandro

DOUBLE Grand Slam winner! Tayane's Incredible First Year At Black Belt

Tayane Porfirio confirmed her place in the history books by winning the double grand slam: double gold (weight and absolute) at the four major IBJJF tournaments, namely the Europeans, Pans, Brazilian Nationals and Worlds championships. And all of this in her first year of black belt!

Jun 5, 2017