Victor Hugo is a black belt under Saulo and Xande Ribeiro, and a no-gi world champion, recognized as one of the most promising young competitors of the next generation. Born in Fortaleza, Brazil on May 1, 1997, Hugo won all four of the IBJJF majors at the purple belt and brown belt levels, and won his first black belt no-gi world title after just six months at the rank.
Victor Hugo Officially Invited To ADCC 2024
Mar 5, 2024
We have our newest official invitation for the ADCC World Championships and it will be Victor Hugo of Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu making his return to the biggest stage in submission grappling. Victor is a two-time ADCC veteran (having advanced to the quarterfinals both times) and the reigning IBJJF World Absolute champion in the gi.Victor Hugo Will Rely On Old School Game vs Nicky Rod At WNO 22
Jan 21, 2024
Scheduled to take place in Costa Mesa, CA, on Feb. 9, WNO 22 is pulling out all the stops to bring about yet another memorable night of grappling for both athletes and fans. Leading the event's star-studded roster, the world champion Victor Hugo is in the final stretch of his preparations to face the two-time ADCC finalist Nick Rodriguez in the Main Event and will be ready to use the full might of his jiu-jitsu to try and neutralize Nicky Rod's dangerous wrestling.Victor Hugo aposta em jogo clássico para surpreender Nick Rod no WNO 22
Jan 16, 2024
Marcado para o dia 9 de fevereiro em Costa Mesa, no estado norte-americano da Califórnia, o WNO 22 promete não medir esforços para proporcionar uma noite de duelos memoráveis para os atletas e os fãs da arte suave. Liderando o elenco de astros do esporte no torneio, o campeão mundial Victor Hugo está na reta final de suas preparações para encarar o duas vezes finalista do ADCC Nick Rodriguez na luta principal da noite, e estará pronto para usar todas as armas de seu Jiu-Jitsu para neutralizar o perigoso wrestling do adversário americano.The 6 Black Belts Currently Entered In The IBJJF's Next $40k Grand Prix
Aug 2, 2023
One of the busiest IBJJF weeks of the year is fast-approaching, when the organization heads to Las Vegas, NV for the Masters World Championships, Jiu-Jitsu Con, and the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. The GP currently has six of eight athletes announced for the $40,000 grand prize, with some of the biggest names in the sport taking the mats on September 1, including 2023 world champions Victor Hugo and Fellipe Andrew.The Top Matches & Moments From Alliance At 2023 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 10, 2023
Alliance is one of the most historically successfully organizations in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and every year they crown champions and earn medals in the Pyramid. In 2023, Alliance saw strong results again with black belts like Fellipe Andrew, Melissa Cueto, and Isaac Doederlein, and colored belts like Eduardo Alves and Helena Crevar, bringing home accolades.AOJ At Worlds: The Top Matches and Moments From AOJ At 2023 IBJJF Worlds
Jun 9, 2023
Relive all of Art of Jiu Jitsu's best moments from the 2023 World Championships, with 4 black belt world champions, two more finalists, and impressive, technical skill shown from the entire team. Also hear from the athletes and coach Gui Mendes live from the tournament as they reflect in real time on the event and performances.Road to Double Gold: Pessanha Becomes First Woman With All Subs At Worlds
Jun 6, 2023
At the 2023 IBJJF World Championships, Gabriela Pessanha of Infight JJ cemented herself as the greatest women's black belt in the world with a double gold, history-making performance. With five fights, five wins, and five submissions, Gabi became the first woman to both win three straight double golds and to submit her way through both brackets at the black belt level.2023 IBJJF Worlds Recap: Hugo & Pessanha Double Gold, Jansen Defeats Dalpra
Jun 5, 2023
The 2023 IBJJF World Championships have officially concluded and history has been made. Victor Hugo and Gabi Pessanha stand alone at the top of the IBJJF world with their respective double gold performances, Jansen Gomes had a run that will be remembered for years to come, and Dream Art took home its first ever team championship from the event.Who Won IBJJF World Championships in 2023? Here's The List Of Winners
Jun 4, 2023
The 2023 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships showcased some of the best grapplers in the world during an action-packed weekend at The Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.IBJJF 2023 Brazilian Nationals Absolute Brackets Released
May 5, 2023
Featuring names like Victor Hugo, Wellington Alemao, Pedro Henrique, Servio Tulio, and Alex Pedro 'Bom Bom' Pimenta, among others, the men's black belt category is exceptionally competitive and one of the years most anticipate brackets.The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!
Oct 20, 2022
As the dust settles after the 2022 ADCC World Championships, ADCC has released the winners of their four prestigious awards given out at every ADCC Worlds. The awards are for best athlete, best takedown, best match and fastest submission.Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024
Oct 10, 2022
Great news for the grappling world as Mo Jassim has been selected as the Head Organizer for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. This event will again be held in Las Vegas with a targeted date of September 2024, with trials kicking off at the East Coast Trials in November 2023.The Top 4 European Performers At ADCC 2022
Oct 6, 2022
The European trials have often been considered one of the "easiest" methods by which an athlete can earn entry to ADCC, especially compared to North American and South American trials.Amy Campo Made ADCC History, Becoming First-Ever American 60+ kg Champion
Oct 3, 2022
Those who follow Amy Campo know that this season has been her breakout year, both in and out of the gi. In less than nine months, Campo racked up an outstanding victim list that brought her out of relative anonymity and increasingly into the competitive spotlight. She was runner-up at ADCC East Coast Trials (November 2021), brown belt double gold IBJJF World champion (December 2021), winner of ADCC West Trials (April 2022) and runner-up in the absolute division of her first IBJJF Worlds at Black Belt (June 2022).ADCC Record: Four 2021-22 Trials Winners Became ADCC Champions
Sep 28, 2022
The 2022 ADCC World Championships made history at every turn. It was the most well-attended ADCC of all time, during which several records were broken. Kade Ruotolo became the youngest-ever ADCC champ, Gordon Ryan became the first to hold titles in three different weight classes, Ffion Davies became the first Welsh Champion, Brianna Ste-Marie and Dante Leon shared honors as the first Canadian ADCC medalists.