Breakout Star Gabriel Sousa, The No.1-Ranked Black Belt Who Won $45,000
He’s 22 years old and the UAEJJF’s no.1-ranked black belt in the world– but most people couldn’t pick him out of a line-up.
May 4, 2019
Brazil Rebounds With Dominance Of 2019 World Pro
2018 was a good year for international jiu-jitsu as a broad variety of countries claimed medals at the World Pro.
May 2, 2019, Pro
Gabi Pessanha: Top Brown Belt In The World & Future of Women's Jiu-Jitsu
The 18-year-old Brazilian brown belt Gabrieli Pessanha is a star in the making and has proved in the last year that she is one of the best female athletes in the world, regardless of belt color.
Apr 29, 2019
We Asked The One Person Who Could Really Confirm If Erberth Peed His Pants
Rumors abounded after Erberth's bizarre match at Abu Dhabi World Pro where he competed with a very dubious looking wet patch on his pants.
Apr 26, 2019
Updates, Results & Match Videos: 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro Finals
It's the final day of the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro, and that means we will find out who becomes champion! Join me for updates of the black belt finals.
Abu Dhabi World Pro Finals Are Set: Langaker, Miyaos, Amjahid, More
The finals are all set: here are the gold medal matches for 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro black belt, which will take place on April 26.
Apr 25, 2019
Live Updates 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro: Levi, Miyao, Kaynan
Well hello grappling fans. I'm in the United Arab Emirates for the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, where many of the world's best grapplers have assembled for a chance to win one of the most important tournaments on the calendar.
Apr 25, 2019, Pro
4 Minutes With Ffion Davies: Facing 'Lady GOATS' & Her Secret To Success
Spend a few minutes with Ffion Davies and you'll find an intelligent and animated young lady who also happens to be a ferocious and very self-aware competitor.
Apr 24, 2019
World Pro Qualifiers Results & Recap: Mesquita, Miyaos, JGR, Kaynan Advance
Day one of the black belts at the Abu Dhabi World Pro saw the best of Brazil compete against each other to represent their country in the main brackets.
Who Needs To Fight Into World Pro: Country Qualifiers At A Glance
There is a limit of two competitors per country in each weight division at the Abu Dhabi World Pro. The top-ranked competitor gets placed in the bracket, while the second spot is fought for by all other competitors of the same nationality in a qualifying "Country Bracket".
Apr 23, 2019, Pro
Key Women To Watch at the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro
The 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro kicks into full swing on April 24, and some of the most compelling matchups are certain to go down in the stacked women's divisions.
Crazy World Pro Brackets Put Miyao-Doederlein In Probable First-Round Match
Call it unlucky, call it unfair. I call it a bad move in the bracketing system.
Apr 23, 2019
The Saga of 77kg: Will Langaker Unravel Levi's Deadly Berimbolo Game?
Huge. Loaded. Stacked. The 77kg division at the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro promises plenty, including a potential showdown between Levi Jones-Leary– berimbolo wunderkind and man of the moment– and the man who could hold the secret to breaking his win streak, Tommy Langaker.
Apr 22, 2019, Pro
2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro Brackets are LIVE
The FloGrappling squad has touched down in the UAE which means we are just two days away from the kick off of the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
Apr 22, 2019
Kaynan Duarte & Erberth Santos: A Clash of Titans at Abu Dhabi World Pro
Two of jiu-jitsu’s most widely-discussed competitors stand a chance to meet one another at the 2019 Abu Dhabi World Pro – We're talking about Atos wonderkid and potential superstar Kaynan Duarte and the Brazilian badboy Erberth Santos.
Apr 18, 2019, Pro