2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship

May 31-Jun 3, 2018
News
Isaque Bahiense: What Drove My World Championship Dream

To be World champion is an amazing feeling, I began jiu-jitsu when I was 10, 11 years of age. I’m 22 now, and I always had this competitive side. I always dreamed of this moment, I always worked thinking about this great day. 

Jun 28, 2018

Isaque Bahiense: What Drove My World Championship Dream
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Isaque Bahiense: What Drove My World Championship Dream
Young Guns: The Under-20s Changing The Face of Jiu-Jitsu

In the wake of the 2018 IBJJF World Championships, one thing that is obvious is the emergence of recent juvenile division athletes at the adult level. 

Jun 20, 2018

Young Guns: The Under-20s Changing The Face of Jiu-Jitsu
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Young Guns: The Under-20s Changing The Face of Jiu-Jitsu
Road To Worlds: Mega-Recap Collection

The second edition of  Road To Worlds has come and gone, and just like last year, it was an incredible experience for everyone on the FloGrappling squad.  

Jun 18, 2018

Road To Worlds: Mega-Recap Collection
Road To Worlds: Mega-Recap Collection
The 10 Most-Watched Matches From Worlds

It's been nearly two weeks since the 2018 World Championships kicked off, and now that the dust has settled and the data is clear, let's jump into the top 10 matches everyone has been watching. 

Jun 13, 2018

The 10 Most-Watched Matches From Worlds
The 10 Most-Watched Matches From Worlds
7 Submissions From Worlds You May Have Slept On

There was a lot of action at Worlds – here are five submissions you might have missed but should definitely check out.  We've got a selection from silver medalists, spoilers, champions and colored belts.  

Jun 12, 2018

7 Submissions From Worlds You May Have Slept On
7 Submissions From Worlds You May Have Slept On
Freshman Black Belts Who Impressed At Worlds

We profiled 20 new black belts ahead of the 2018 World Championships who we believed were in good position to shake things up two weeks ago in Long Beach, CA.

Jun 11, 2018

Freshman Black Belts Who Impressed At Worlds
Freshman Black Belts Who Impressed At Worlds
Claims Of Sand Bagging At IBJJF Worlds Proven To be False

Forget dodgy decisions. One of the most common complaints at any jiu-jitsu tournament is that of “sand bagging”. 

Jun 11, 2018

Claims Of Sand Bagging At IBJJF Worlds Proven To be False
Claims Of Sand Bagging At IBJJF Worlds Proven To be False
All of the Grand Slam Winners of 2018

The IBJJF grand slam series of events refers to– in order, as they happen thorough the year– the European Championships, the Pan Championships, the Brazilian National Championships and the World Championships. 

Jun 7, 2018

All of the Grand Slam Winners of 2018
All of the Grand Slam Winners of 2018
Worlds VLOG Recap: Every Moment Captured From The Epic Tournament

Wondering what happened at the 2018 IBJJF World Championships? Look no further than the FloGrappling Worlds Vlog!

Jun 6, 2018

Worlds VLOG Recap: Every Moment Captured From The Epic Tournament
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Worlds VLOG Recap: Every Moment Captured From The Epic Tournament
Road To Gold: Amanda Monteiro (GF Team)

In the aftermath of the 2018 IBJJF World Championships this past weekend in Long Beach, CA, one thing is absolutely clear: Amanda Monteiro has established herself as the new face of the women's jiu-jitsu black belt light feather division.

Jun 6, 2018

Road To Gold: Amanda Monteiro (GF Team)
Road To Gold: Amanda Monteiro (GF Team)
World Champion Mahamed Aly: Happy But Not Satisfied and Hungry For More!

IBJJF 2018 super-heavyweight champion Mahamed Aly had the performance of a lifetime on Sunday, and he took out two of the biggest names in the sport. 

Jun 6, 2018

World Champion Mahamed Aly: Happy But Not Satisfied and Hungry For More!
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World Champion Mahamed Aly: Happy But Not Satisfied and Hungry For More!
Road To Gold: Lucas Lepri's Flawless Run (Alliance)

We honestly don’t know what is more impressive: the fact that Lucas Lepri is now a 5x World Champion, or that for the last three years in a row his opponents have barely managed to score a point against him. 

Jun 5, 2018

Road To Gold: Lucas Lepri's Flawless Run (Alliance)
Road To Gold: Lucas Lepri's Flawless Run (Alliance)
IBJJF 2018 Worlds: Biggest Winners And Losers

Every tournament has its winners and losers, with some athletes adding landmark victories to their resumes and others leaving in disappointing fashion. 

Jun 5, 2018

IBJJF 2018 Worlds: Biggest Winners And Losers
IBJJF 2018 Worlds: Biggest Winners And Losers
Felipe Pena Overcomes Injuries To Claim IBJJF World Title

With two injured knees and an ankle so bad he could barely walk, Felipe Pena overcame the ordeal of the absolute division to bounce back and claim his first IBJJF World title. 

Jun 5, 2018

Felipe Pena Overcomes Injuries To Claim IBJJF World Title
Felipe Pena Overcomes Injuries To Claim IBJJF World Title
Road To Gold: Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida (Checkmat)

After two days of fierce competition at the IBJJF 2018 World Championships in Long Beach, California, Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida emerged victorious on Sunday and added another thrilling chapter to his story.

Jun 4, 2018

Road To Gold: Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida (Checkmat)
Road To Gold: Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida (Checkmat)
Event Info
The 2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the biggest event of the year, happens LIVE from Long Beach, CA only on FloGrappling!