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Q&A: Karen Atunes Discusses Journey From 1st-Time Mom To 2018 Pans Champ

Karen Atunes shocked the world two weeks ago when she punched her ticket to the 2018 Pans black belt featherweight final by submitting defending champion Bianca Basilio with an armbar just three minutes into their match in Irvine, California.

Mar 21, 2018

Get To Know Gustavo Batista: Hotshot New Black Belt With A Win Over Xande

By Michael Sears

Mar 21, 2018

Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle: Pre-Pans Training At The RVCA Gym

Everybody talks about the jiu-jitsu lifestyle, but what is it exactly? For most people, it's traveling, training, and making new friends. 

Mar 20, 2018

Leandro Lo Joins The Most Winningest IBJJF Pan Champions In History

If you needed persuading Leandro Lo was one of the greatest grapplers to compete in the sport of jiu-jitsu, look no further than his incredible performance at the 2018 IBJJF Pans, which netted him two gold medals and furthered his record to an astounding eight Pan titles. 

Mar 15, 2018

Gutemberg Pereira: The Breakout GF Team Star Of 2018 Pans

By Michael Sears The Grappling Fight Team, or GF Team, based out of Meier, Rio de Janeiro, has always been associated with a particular style of jiu-jitsu: solid takedown skills on the feet followed up by aggressive passing when the fight hits the ground. Five-time world champion Rodolfo Vieira epitomized the GF Team brand of fighting. 

Mar 14, 2018

Leandro Lo: 2018 Pans Deep Dive

Leandro Lo loves a decent scrap.  

Mar 13, 2018

2018 Pans: 4 Must-See Submissions By Black Belt Women

In a fantastic weekend for women’s jiu-jitsu, the 2018 IBJJF Pan Championships witnessed the arrival of new stars, legendary comebacks, and in general, exceptionally high-level competition.

Mar 13, 2018

Keenan Cornelius: 2018 Pans Deep Dive

Keenan Cornelius wrapped up a hell of a weekend at Pans on Sunday in Irvine, California.

Mar 13, 2018

Road To Gold 2018 Pans: Gianni Grippo

Gianni Grippo was a strong favorite to hit the podium at the 2018 IBJJF Pans, but he knew the race for gold would be tightly contested right down to the last minute. It was either going to be him or TILI’s Shane Jamil-Hill Taylor taking home the black belt featherweight title in Irvine, California. 

Mar 12, 2018

IBJJF Pans Boasts Medalists From All Over The World

Jiu-Jitsu is growing worldwide, just look at the medal podium from Pans!

Mar 12, 2018

Standout Moments From The 2018 IBJJF Pans: Subs, Upsets, & More

As we hoped for, there were some wild moments on the final day of the 2018 IBJJF Pans in Irvine, California, including plenty of submissions, some incredible comebacks, and one sickening armbar that might or might not have been a missed tap.

Mar 12, 2018

IBJJF 2018 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships: Black Belt Final Results

See every result of the black belt finals matches from the IBJJF 2018 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Irvine, California. 

Mar 11, 2018

JT Torres & Michael Liera Jr Close Out Lightweight At 2018 IBJJF Pans

Atos teammates JT Torres and Michael Liera Jr. closed out the black belt lightweight division at the 2018 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Irvine, California, on Sunday, furthering the team’s considerable lead in the team points ranking. 

Mar 11, 2018

2018 Pans: Results & Matches From Women's Black Belt Absolute

The women's absolute saw it all – submissions, DQ's, and total-wars.  Luiza Monteiro is set to face Bianca Basilio tomorrow in the final.   Hit the links below to watch all the matches from the opening rounds. 

Mar 11, 2018

IBJJF 2018 Pans: Absolute Black Belt Final Set

Irvine, CA – After an explosive day of action the final for the black belt absolute division at the 2018 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship has been set. 

Mar 11, 2018

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