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The Rear Triangle: Key Concepts Of Kaynan's New Weapon | Technique Showcase

Kaynan Duarte may have been testing out some new tricks during his double-gold medal run at No-Gi Pans in November. He submitted four of his five opponents, remarkably, with the same submission each time.

Dec 6, 2020, Pro

The Most Popular Submissions At IBJJF No-Gi Pans | Grappling By The Numbers

If the 2020 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championships is any indication, chokes are the most highly-favored submission type among grapplers in the IBJJF no-gi format. But that could soon change. 

Dec 2, 2020, Pro

Jacob Couch Is The Hillbilly Hammer of Jiu-Jitsu

Jacob Couch, aka 'The Hillbilly Hammer', claimed instant fame when he first appeared on the documentary, Daisy Fresh: An American Jiu-Jitsu Story in Episode 3. 

Nov 26, 2020

Five Biggest Takeaways From The 2020 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championships

Major events such as No-Gi Pans always offer huge lessons about the top competitors, and the major developments in jiu-jitsu at large. This edition was no different. While the cream of the crop reminded us why they have remained dominant over the years, several new black belts could soon be on the rise.

Nov 23, 2020, Pro

10 Must-See Black Belt Submissions From The 2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pans

The black belt divisions of No-Gi Pans were full of submissions. Here are some of the fastest, most unusual, and most dominant match-enders from the entire day!

Nov 23, 2020, Pro

Road To Double-Gold: Igor Feliz Wins Lightweight And Absolute At Brown Belt

Lightweight Igor Feliz had a breakout performance at the Atlanta open on Saturday, capturing gold with two submission victories. He followed that up on Sunday with an even more significant double-gold outing, winning three matches in his weight class before collecting four more victories in the open weight division.

Nov 23, 2020, Pro

The 7 Most Exciting Black Belt Matches From No-Gi Pans

The black belt weight Categories have concluded at No-Gi Pans and all that remains as of writing is the absolute division (which is looking completely stacked).  We've gone through the action and selected the seven best matches from the day. Jump in and enjoy. 

Nov 22, 2020, Pro

Black Belt Results & Match Videos From 2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pans

The black belt divisions are live at No-Gi Pans. Every division is scheduled to start and conclude today. With so much action going on at once, it can be challenging to catch all the action. Thats where we come in. Keep hitting that refresh button for up to the minute results and links to the all-star matches match. 

Nov 22, 2020, Pro

Pans 2020: Hillbilly Hammer Spearheads Incredible Run For Daisy Fresh

Jacob Couch, AKA the 'Hillbilly Hammer',  earned MVP of the day for the Daisy Fresh / Pedigo Submission Fighting crew after claiming four submissions and a total of six victories. Notably, Couch (aka the Hillbilly Hammer) submitted Matheus “Teteu” Ferreira from Atos in the final of the absolute division, an athlete that put him out early at the 2020 Pan Championships.

Nov 22, 2020, Pro

2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pans: The Dark Horses, Disruptors & Wild Cards To Watch

We've talked a lot about the frontrunners and favorites, but there are plenty of dangerous competitors to pay attention to. 

Nov 20, 2020, Pro

Six Must-See Early Round Matches At IBJJF 2020 No-Gi Pans

Many of the potential semifinals and finals at No-Gi Pans could feature dream matchups between some of the best competitors around. But before we get there, the key athletes will have to move through the early rounds of their respective brackets. Some of these first and second round matchups could be superfights or finals anywhere else. Here are the matches you won’t want to miss.

Nov 19, 2020, Pro

2020 IBJJF No-Gi Pans Viewing Guide: Where And When To Watch The Big Names

The IBJJF just released the brackets for the 2020 No-Gi Pan Championships. The event kicks off on Saturday, Nov 21, and the black belts take the mats on Sunday, Nov 22. Want to make sure you don’t miss any of the action from your favorite athletes? Here are the key players, and when to tune in to catch their opening-round matches.

Nov 19, 2020, Pro

Pay Attention To These Brown Belts At No-Gi Pans

Any of the 97 brown belts registered for No-Gi Pans this weekend could earn their share of the spotlight with a dominant performance. But there are a few favorites to do it. Among them, there are returning No-Gi Pans and No-Gi Worlds medalists from brown belt divisions, as well as some newcomers from purple belt looking to make their names.

Nov 17, 2020, Pro

Six Rookies And Newcomers That Could Disrupt No-Gi Pans

The black belt roster for the 2020 No-Gi Pan Championships is loaded with veterans and World Champions. But several rookie black belts and first-time Pans entrants could shake things up. While some are favorites in their divisions, others have a long climb if they hope to win their divisions. Here are six rookies and newcomers to watch.

Nov 11, 2020

Nearly Unbeatable, Hulk To Make First No-Gi Pans Appearance

Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa has proven he can win in any format. Gi or no-gi, sub-only, IBJJF, or any other ruleset, Hulk has been successful on every stage. Across all styles, Hulk has accumulated an 82-percent win rate since earning his black belt in 2015.

Nov 4, 2020, Pro