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RANKED! The Top 6 Black Belt Gold Medal Performances from Euros

The 2019 European Championships was full of surprises: breakout stars were born, favorites fell,  and now that the dust has settled and we've reviewed the matches, it's time to rank our top six Championships performances from the first major event of 2019.

Jan 25, 2019, Pro

The 2019 European Matside Collection

Matside brings you out of the stands and right on to the tatami with it's raw, unfiltered presentation of some of the very best action from the European Championships.

Jan 24, 2019

How Newcomer Levi Jones-Leary Broke Onto The Black Belt Scene In A Big Way

21-year-old Levi Jones-Leary of Unity Jiu Jitsu recently became the first Australian to win a major IBJJF tournament at black belt when he defeated six-time World champ Lucas Lepri in Lisbon at the Europeans. It was Lepri’s first loss at lightweight since 2016, and only Levi’s seventh match as a black belt. 

Jan 24, 2019

Watch all of Saulo & Xande Ribeiro's Matches from Euros

Saulo and Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro, two of jiu-jitsu's most storied competitors ever, took to the mats again last weekend at the European championships, and it's safe to say they are every bit as dominant as they ever were.  

Jan 23, 2019

Andris Brunovskis Hates Your Shoulders And Will Attack Them From Everywhere

Andris Brunovskis has a one-track mind: he wants to destroy your shoulders.

Jan 23, 2019

Looking Back At The Biggest First Round Upsets From IBJJF Euros

First round matches can be some of the most exciting and dramatic of an entire event. Here are four from IBJJF Euros that left us in shock.

Jan 23, 2019, Pro

Let's Chat: 2019 European Championships

It was a tremendous week in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 2019 IBJJF European Championships and there is plenty to unpack from the whirlwind event. From Lucas Lepri taking out two ultra-heavyweights to Levi Jones-Leary's huge upset and more! Let's Chat!

Jan 22, 2019

Who Is Levi Jones-Leary, The Aussie Black Belt Who Defeated Lucas Lepri?

Levi Jones-Leary stunned the jiu-jitsu world by beating veteran lightweight and 2018 world champ Lucas Lepri in the European lightweight final. 

Jan 20, 2019

Europeans 2019: Watch Every FloZone Final

FloZone brings you a view of matches like none other.  Get the best view and commentary from Braulio Estima and Hywel Teague now.

Jan 20, 2019

2019 IBJJF European Black Belt Finals: Results & Match Videos

Here you can find all of the updates from the black belt finals at the 2019 IBJJF European Championships. 

Jan 20, 2019

Lucas Lepri Slays Giants At Euros, Has Early Match Of The Year

There is a reason Lucas Lepri is renowned as one of the best pound-for-pound technicians in the game, and he showed it during the absolute division at the 2019 IBJJF European Championship. 

Jan 19, 2019

IBJJF European Championships: Black Belt Absolute Brackets Are Out!

We just got our hands on the brackets for the male and female black belt absolute division, and there are some crazy potential matches!

Jan 19, 2019

Live Updates: Male Absolute Division At 2019 Europeans

Lucas Lepri in the Absolute?! The 6x Lightweight world champ will be giving up some weight to compete against a slew of monstrous superstars.

Jan 19, 2019, Pro

Why Winning At Euros Is Crucial For Rudson Mateus's Mindset

Rudson Mateus has got a monkey on his back, and the only way to shake it off is to win big at the 2019 IBJJF European Championships. 

Jan 19, 2019

Isaque Bahiense Aiming for Super Grand Slam in 2019

We caught up with Isaque Bahiense just one day before he enters the stacked middleweight division at the 2019 IBJJF European Championships. 

Jan 19, 2019