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Lucas Protasio is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and comeptitor who represents Checkmat.

  1. 2nd ADCC Trials in Brazil: Who's In, How To Watch, Brackets & More

    2nd ADCC Trials in Brazil: Who's In, How To Watch, Brackets & More

    Feb 12, 2022

    The list of confirmed names who will compete at the 2022 ADCC continues to grow, and we'll see another seven athletes qualify at this weekend's Brazilian Trials.
  2. 13 Athletes Who Could Win ADCC South American Trials On 2nd Try

    13 Athletes Who Could Win ADCC South American Trials On 2nd Try

    Feb 9, 2022

    The 1st South American ADCC Trials delivered. Five divisions produced champions who are now qualified to compete at the 2022 ADCC World Championships in Las Vegas in September, and each of those champions fought through deep brackets to earn their spots.
  3. ADCC Trials in Brazil: Who's In, How To Watch, Brackets & More

    ADCC Trials in Brazil: Who's In, How To Watch, Brackets & More

    Feb 5, 2022

    As a fan of no-gi grappling you've probably heard how important the ADCC Trials are.These qualifying events offer hopeful athletes from all over the world a chance at competing at the biennial ADCC World Championships, with the 2022 edition coming up on September 17-18 in Las Vegas.
  4. Favorites & Key Names Competing At The 2022 ADCC South American Trials

    Favorites & Key Names Competing At The 2022 ADCC South American Trials

    Jan 31, 2022

    The 2022 ADCC South American Trials go down in tow locations over two weekends, with the 1st ADCC South American Trial taking place in Balneario Camboriu, and the 2nd ADCC South American Trial in Sao Paulo.
  5. Grappling Bulletin: Gi and No-Gi Is Colliding, And It's A Good Thing

    Grappling Bulletin: Gi and No-Gi Is Colliding, And It's A Good Thing

    Jan 31, 2022

    The future of grappling has never looked brighter. The frenzy of excitement for the ADCC 2022 World Championships shows no sign of abating, and it's still eight months away. The continued growth of WNO and other professional no-gi events means athletes have more opportunities to showcase their skills and earn money than ever before.
  6. Grappling Bulletin: Why This IBJJF Worlds Will Be Unlike Any Other

    Grappling Bulletin: Why This IBJJF Worlds Will Be Unlike Any Other

    Nov 29, 2021

    The most anticipated gi event of the year draws nearer. 10 days from now grapplers from around the world will convene in Anaheim, CA for the 2021 IBJJF World Championship.