FloGrappling caught up with the ADCC veteran Tom DeBlass last month as he coached some of his students at the 2017 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in Anaheim, CA.
Jan 3, 2018
It’s no secret that we feel Kaynan Duarte is the next big thing out of Andre Galvao’s Atos gym.
Dec 22, 2017
Caio Terra confirmed that he’s done with No-Gi Worlds after winning his 10th straight title at last weekend's tournament in Anaheim, CA. Speaking to FloGrappling shortly after his record-setting performance, the 31-year-old revealed he’s not yet retired and left the door open for future competition.
Dec 21, 2017
Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa got his nickname for a good reason. The Atos black belt, who returned to action at the 2017 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship last weekend, ran amok in the super heavyweight and absolute divisions for an incredible double-gold performance.
Dec 20, 2017
The meteoric rise of the "Danaher Death Squad" certainly hasn't been without its criticism. The group's detractors say, "They only win with heel hooks," and, "Their only victories were in EBI," but are those observations really true?
Dec 19, 2017
American black belts have traditionally always fared well at the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships, and this year's tournament was no exception. Altogether, four U.S. black belts secured gold medals in Anaheim, CA, this past weekend in Josh Hinger, Keenan Cornelius, Jena Bishop, and Raquel Pa’aluhi Canuto.
We’ve discussed AOJ's team of killer blue belts before, but one athlete really stood out at No-Gi Worlds in Anaheim, CA, over the weekend: Mateus Rodrigues.
Watch every black belt final from the 2017 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds.
Dec 18, 2017
Now the dust has settled on the 2017 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, let’s take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the final major tournament of the year.
By Michael Sears The IBJJF rounded out a weekend of fantastic action at the 2017 No-Gi Worlds with the adult purple and brown belt absolute divisions on Sunday in Anaheim, CA. Here's what went down.
The men's back belt finals at 2017 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds did not disappoint on Sunday in Anaheim, CA. Caio Terra won his 10th(!!) black belt world title, Cyborg mowed through his division, and Team Atos took home four gold medals. Below is a full rundown of the the final matches from each weight category.
The absolute final is the match that’s been on everyone’s minds since yesterday’s incredible performances from Lucas Barbosa and Joao Gabriel Rocha.
Dec 17, 2017
Article and photos by Michael Sears | A pair of stunning upsets set the stage for an all-American final Sunday in the women’s black belt lightweight division at No-Gi Worlds.
Article by Michael Sears |
Article and photos by Michael Sears | The semi-finals are set for three of the most stacked divisions at No-Gi Worlds are set! Check out who's made it through to the second day of competition below.
