Launched in 2007, the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championships showcases the best and brightest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu thanks to the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF).
Depending on the level of the athlete (blue, purple, black belt), there are different forms of competition in the event.
Participating divisions (male and female) include:
- Rooster weight
- Light featherweight
- Featherweight
- Light
- Middleweight
- Middle heavyweight
- Heavyweight
- Super heavyweight
- Ultra heavyweight
One of the most successful participants is Caio Terra with ten men's championships. Bia Mesquita and Tammi Musumeci hold the women's record with five.
Last year Everton Souza, Tommy Langaker, Mayssa Bastos and others emerged. Who will be the next breakout star?
Here's everything you need to know about the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championships, including TV and streaming options for the tournament.
How to watch the 2024 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi World Championships: TV channel, live stream
The IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi World Championships will not be broadcast on a national television network. Grappling fans can stream the tournament exclusively on FloGrappling.
Schedule of the 2024 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi World Championships
- Dates: Thursday, December 12th – Saturday, December 14th
The IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championships begin on Thursday, December 12th at 9:30 a.m. local time at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It ends on December 14th and takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
One of the top seeds is multiple IBJJF medalist Everton Souza, a black belt. He competes in the roosterweight division. Eight-time world champion Gabi Pessanha, who is unbeaten in 144 games, is also taking part.
Junny Ocasio has successfully competed in various rule sets, from submission-only competition to the IBJJF rule set. The multiple BJJ winner competes in the light featherweight division. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Jessie Crane, a multiple world medalist, competes in the light featherweight division.
Giancarlo Lo Russo, BJJ brown belt, competes in an early match against Natan Slawomir Sap, a competitor in the 2024 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship.
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