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Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds

This year's IBJJF World Championships was one of the most highly anticipated of all time. And it delivered, with amazing matchups, budding rivalries, and hours of great jiu-jitsu. In retrospect, it was also a historic year for the event. The 26th edition of IBJJF Worlds saw records broken and history made across the black belt divisions. Here are some of the most notable superlatives now in the history books.

Jun 16, 2022

Record Breakers & History Makers | Records Broken At The 2022 IBJJF Worlds

The Best of the Rest: New Wave of Athletes Make Impact At Worlds

With the whirlwind that was the IBJJF 2022 World Championships slowly winding down, it’s now the perfect time to review some standout performances that saw competitors make serious impact's on their respective divisions without taking gold. Let's dive in and review these six competitors' campaigns at the Pyramidw\.

Jun 9, 2022

The Best of the Rest: New Wave of Athletes Make Impact At Worlds

We Are Entering The Gabi Pessanha Era

There is an undisputed queen of jiu-jitsu and her name is Gabi Pessanha. The double gold champion in two consecutive IBJJF World Championships, Pessanha is in a league of her own. There are few opponents who can test her, those that come close rarely succeed, and if she ever loses it is via the slimmest of margins. She’s just that good.

Jun 8, 2022

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Still In The Game: Leandro Lo Takes Gold at IBJJF Worlds

At 33 years of age and over a decade competing at the highest levels of the sport, Leandro Lo proved he’s still up there as one of best in the world right now, and one of the greatest of all time.

Jun 7, 2022

Still In The Game: Leandro Lo Takes Gold at IBJJF Worlds

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The Rivalry Between Mica Galvao and Tye Ruotolo is Far From Over

It was a long shot but the one black belt final everybody had hoped to see went down at the 2022 IBJJF World Championships. One of the most competitive and uncertain lightweight line-ups of all time, there was no guarantee Tye Ruotolo and Mica Galvao would both make it out of their sides of the bracket for a showdown in the final.

Jun 6, 2022

The Rivalry Between Mica Galvao and Tye Ruotolo is Far From Over

Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

The semifinal matchups have been drawn, and the athletes are ready to take their shot for the top of the IBJJF World podium. Follow along with us here as the best gi competitors in the world try to climb to the no.1 spot.

Jun 5, 2022

Live Updates & Results | 2022 IBJJF World Championships Finals

Tye & Mica On A Collision Course, Meregali In Absolute Final | Worlds 2022

The first day of black belt competition at the 2022 IBJJF World Championships is wrapped up, and the final rounds of each division are set. This year, the brackets were whittled down to the final four men and the final two women in each division, meaning we now know which athletes will take the podium. All that is left is to decide who takes which medal.

Jun 5, 2022

Tye & Mica On A Collision Course, Meregali In Absolute Final | Worlds 2022

Worlds Black Belt Absolute Brackets are OUT

The absolute division starts on Saturday, June 4. Here’s what to expect from the black belt open class divisions at the at 2022 IBJJF World Championships.

Jun 4, 2022

Worlds Black Belt Absolute Brackets are OUT

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Yes-Gi! The ADCC Competitors in Action at IBJJF Worlds

The worlds of gi and no-gi will collide at the IBJJF World Championships in Long Beach, California.

Jun 2, 2022

Yes-Gi! The ADCC Competitors in Action at IBJJF Worlds

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The Standout Blue, Purple & Brown Belts Vying For Worlds Gold

Before the black belts take the mats at the Walter Pyramid, droves of blue, purple, and brown belts will have their opportunity to try and earn an IBJJF World Championship in the junior categories.

Jun 2, 2022

The Standout Blue, Purple & Brown Belts Vying For Worlds Gold

The Ultimate Guide: The 2022 IBJJF World Championships Black Belt Divisions

The most anticipated gi tournament of the year returns to the iconic Walter Pyramid in just a few days time, and it is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most competitive editions of the tournament in its rich 25-year history.

May 31, 2022

The Ultimate Guide: The 2022 IBJJF World Championships Black Belt Divisions

IBJJF 2022 Worlds Brackets Released!

The IBJJF 2022 World Championships have the jiu-jitsu world rapt with anticipation; the black belt divisions are stacked with the world's best and the colored ranks are bringing in record numbers of hungry new talent looking to make their mark on the biggest stage in the game.

May 29, 2022

23 Rookies To Keep Your Eye On To At The 2022 IBJJF World Championships

There are nearly two dozen first year black belts registered for the 2022 IBJJF World Championship. This year's will be one of the most stacked Worlds in recent memory, but the rookies should not be counted out. In some divisions, they may even be the favorites to win the whole thing.

May 27, 2022

23 Rookies To Keep Your Eye On To At The 2022 IBJJF World Championships

Tye Ruotolo vs Mica Galvao at IBJJF Worlds is a Real Possibility

One of the best burgeoning rivalries could continue with a fascinating new instalment at the upcoming IBJJF 2022 world Championships.

May 26, 2022

Tye Ruotolo vs Mica Galvao at IBJJF Worlds is a Real Possibility

7 Non-Brazilians Black Belts Who Could Win IBJJF Worlds In 2022

Only one of the ten men’s black belt champions at 2021 Worlds represented a country other than Brazil. The lone non-Brazilian champion was 4x black belt gi world champion Mikey Musumeci (USA), who won his fourth title defeating Bruno Malfacine 6-0 by points. This year, a slew of veterans and rookies alike are lined up for their shot at gold, and the roster of non-Brazilians is showing signs that this year’s podiums could be the most nationally diverse in history.

May 23, 2022