2024 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship

The 2024 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship took place on December 15, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA, drawing an impressive field of 4,272 athletes competing under IBJJF rules. The event showcased exceptional performances, emerging talents, and intense matchups across various divisions.

Individual Standouts

Gabrieli Pessanha delivered a commanding performance, capturing the open-weight gold medal. Throughout the competition, Pessanha demonstrated technical precision and strategic dominance, solidifying her status as one of the sport's elite competitors. Brianna Ste-Marie also impressed spectators with a decisive submission victory in the finals, defeating Morgan Black via Guillotine, further establishing herself as a top-tier athlete in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Team Excellence

Atos Jiu-Jitsu secured the overall team title, highlighting their depth of talent and consistent performances across multiple divisions. Their athletes' collective success underscored the team's strategic preparation and cohesive approach to competition.

Several finals matches stood out for their dramatic conclusions and technical brilliance. Salla Simola defeated Caitlin Huggins by disqualification due to stalling, emphasizing the importance of active engagement under IBJJF rules. Lucas Valente showcased exceptional back control and finishing skills, submitting Gianni Grippo via Short Choke (rnc).

In another highlight, Everton Souza demonstrated his leg-lock expertise, defeating Lucas Castro with a precise Inside Heel Hook. Felipe Costa secured a decisive victory by submitting Faris Lamkadem with a tight Katagatame, while Anabel Lopez narrowly edged out Paige Ivette by advantage in a closely contested final.

The semifinals featured several impressive submission victories, showcasing athletes' diverse skill sets. Gabrieli Pessanha advanced to the finals by submitting Maria Ruffato with a well-executed Straight Ankle Lock, highlighting her versatile submission arsenal. Morgan Black secured her finals berth by defeating Amanda Bruse via Rear Naked Choke, demonstrating strong positional control and finishing instincts.

Additionally, Jhenifer Aquino impressed spectators with her dynamic Outside Heel Hook submission victory against Amber Freitas. Elisabeth Clay further displayed her submission prowess, defeating Gabriele Schuck with a skillfully applied Toe Hold.

Several semifinal matches were closely contested, decided by narrow margins of points, advantages, or penalties. Everton Souza narrowly defeated Nobuhiro Sawada by points (4-2), showcasing strategic positional exchanges and tactical awareness. Gianni Grippo advanced after securing a penalty-based victory over Yigit Hanay, underscoring the critical importance of discipline and rule adherence.

In another tight matchup, Mariana Rolszt earned a points victory (4-2) against Thais Loureiro, demonstrating effective positional control and strategic timing. Lucas Castro edged out Chris Tran by advantages in a highly competitive bout, while Marcos Carrozzino defeated Gabriel Oliveira by points (4-0), highlighting his offensive pressure and positional dominance.