The 2024 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship, held from December 12 to 14 in Las Vegas, showcased memorable performances and solidified the reputation of several athletes in the no-gi jiu-jitsu scene. With intense battles in all categories, the event reaffirmed its importance as one of the biggest stages for the sport.
Principais Destaques
1. Gabrieli Pessanha: The absolute queen.
Gabrieli Pessanha maintained her dominance by winning the gold medal in both the absolute category and her weight division. All of her victories came by submission, marking her 151st consecutive win. The athlete from the INFIGHT team remains unshakable and is one of the biggest names in women’s jiu-jitsu today.
2. Young Talents Shine in the Women’s Division.
- Anabel Lopez: The young 19-year-old, with less than six months as a black belt, won gold in her division and bronze in the absolute, demonstrating maturity and technique beyond her years.dade.
- Cassia Moura: Another young prospect shone by securing gold in the lightweight division, showcasing the strength of the new generation of women’s jiu-jitsu.
3. Cole Abate: The Rise of a Prodigy.
At just 20 years old, Cole Abate, from the Art of Jiu-Jitsu (AOJ) team, won the world title in the featherweight division. This achievement came less than two weeks after his victory at ONE Championship, demonstrating his versatility between competitive jiu-jitsu and MMA.
4. Teams in the Spotlight.
- Atos Jiu-Jitsu dominated the overall standings with 60 points, nearly double the score of the second-place team.
- Art of Jiu-Jitsu (AOJ) stood out by placing five athletes in the finals, including champions like Mayssa Bastos and Cole Abate.
Black Belt Champions.
MALE
- Rooster (55kg): Everton Souza
- Feather (61kg): Zach Kaina
- Featherweight (67kg): Cole Abate
- Light (73kg): Lucas Valente
- Middle (79kg): Alexandre de Jesus
- Medium-Heavy (85kg): Wallison Oliveira
- Heavy (91kg): Felipe Costa
- Super-Heavy (97kg): Marcos Carrozzino
- Open Class (+97kg): Lucas Montalvão
- Absolute: Elder Cruz
FEMALE
- Feather (46kg): Jhenifer Aquino
- Featherweight (51kg): Mayssa Bastos
- Light (56kg): Cassia Moura
- Middle (61kg): Brianna Ste-Marie
- Medium-Heavy (66kg): Elisabeth Clay
- Heavy (71kg): Salla Simola
- Super-Heavy (76kg): Anabel Lopez
- Open Class (+76kg): Gabrieli Pessanha
- Absolute: Gabrieli Pessanha
Impact of the Event.
The 2024 No-Gi World Championship not only highlighted established athletes but also showcased young talents who will continue to shape the future of the sport. Gabrieli Pessanha’s dominant performance and the rise of names like Cole Abate demonstrate that jiu-jitsu is constantly evolving, with new stories being written every year.
Fun Facts.
- The event featured athletes from over 30 countries, reaffirming the global growth of jiu-jitsu.
- Brianna Ste-Marie from Canada established herself as one of the most dominant internationals, winning in the middleweight division.
- The high technical level and diversity of styles make the No-Gi World Championship an unmissable spectacle for grappling fans.
Final Considerations.
The 2024 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship was a true milestone for no-gi jiu-jitsu. With historic moments, incredible athletes, and teams standing out on the global stage, the event proved once again to be essential for the growth and popularization of the sport.
We are excited to see what 2025 will bring, with even more technical evolution and new talents shining on the mats.
