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See Every Colored Belt Double Gold Performance From No-Gi Worlds

There's no denying that the 2018 No-Gi World Championships was an unforgettable affair.

Dec 21, 2018

Road To No-Gi Worlds Gold: Gianni Grippo

Gianni Grippo put a stamp on an incredible 2018 by submitting Marcio Andre to take home top honors in the lightweight division at NO-Gi Worlds last weekend.

Dec 20, 2018

The Great Black Belt Generational Shift at IBJJF World No-Gi Championships

The winners' podiums at No-Gi Worlds was summited by athletes of all ages, but analysis of the age of the champions shows an increased number of younger athletes taking gold. 

Dec 20, 2018, Pro

EXCLUSIVE: Cyborg Addresses Controversial Match with Gordon Ryan

In the past few days much has been said regarding my fight at No-Gi Worlds with Gordon Ryan.

Dec 20, 2018

8 Must-See Women's Matches from No-Gi Worlds

We knew heading into No-Gi worlds that the women's divisions were as stacked as they've ever been, but somehow, the action exceeded our high expectations.

Dec 19, 2018

Gordon Ryan Demystifies the Rules Around Reaping

"Gordon Ryan Beats IBJJF Reaping Rules" could serve as the sensationalist title to this piece, but really what Ryan showed at No-Gi Worlds was (for the second time) a masterful understanding of the ruleset.

Dec 19, 2018, Pro

Road To Double Gold: Beatriz Mesquita

Bia Mesquita hasn't competed at No-Gi Worlds since 2010, but that didn't prevent the Gracie Humaita superstar from blowing through the middleweight and absolute bracket last weekend in Anaheim, earning not just one, but two gold medals for her efforts.

Dec 17, 2018

Cobrinha's Focus Now on Son Kennedy Maciel, But He Insists He's Not Retired

One of the greatest of all time featherweights, Rubens ‘Cobrinha’ Charles hasn’t competed since winning the 2017 ADCC World Championships over a year ago. 

Dec 17, 2018

Gordon Ryan 'Happy But Not Satisfied' With No-Gi World Double Gold

You’d think that Gordon Ryan would be happy after winning World No-Gi double gold and beating two ADCC champions along the way, but the Renzo Gracie Team black belt is not. 

Dec 17, 2018

Young Guns: The Breakthrough Black Belts Winning World No-Gi Gold Medals

Here are six new faces in the black belt divisions who impressed us by claiming their first World No-Gi gold medals.

Dec 17, 2018

9 Unmissable Matches from Day 3 of No-Gi Worlds

The thid and final day of action at No-Gi worlds certainly provided a wealth of action for fans of jiu-jitsu. Gordon Ryan took home double gold, five American champions were crowned, and women's jiu-jitsu gained a new British champion.

Dec 17, 2018

American Men Set New Record With FIVE Gold Medals at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds

It was a good day for Americans as they set a new record for gold medals in the male black belt divisions. 

Dec 17, 2018

IBJJF 2018 World No-Gi: Results from Black Belt Finals

The action is now over– here are the results and the links to match videos from the 2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship.

Dec 16, 2018

9 Unmissable Matches from Day 2 of No-Gi Worlds

The second day of action at No-Gi worlds saw the adult black belts take to the mats in Anaheim, Calfornia – and the competition was fierce.  Below are nine of our favorite matches from the day that you simply cannot miss if you're a jiu-jitsu fan.

Dec 16, 2018

Live Updates: The Ultra Heavyweight Division

All eyes are on Gordon Ryan at the 2018 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship as he matches up against Mahamed Aly, Yuri Simoes, Cyborg and more in the Ultra Heavyweight division. We'll be uploading top matches from this division in real-time until a king is crowned on the final day of competition. 

Dec 15, 2018