The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship highlights the best and brightest in the field of of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Who will stand out this year when the competition returns to Las Vegas?
Created in 2007, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has crafted a multi-day event featuring various forms of competition. It all depends on the level of the athlete (Blue, Purple, Black belt).
Divisions (male and female) competing include:
- Roosterweight
- Light-Featherweight
- Featherweight
- Lightweight
- Middleweight
- Medium-Heavyweight
- Heavyweight
- Super Heavyweight
- Ultra Heavyweight
Some of the most accomplished competitors participating this year include Everton Teixeira, Gabi Pessanha and Vinicius Inacio.
Here is everything you need to know about the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, including TV and streaming options for the tournament.
Where to watch World IBJJF No-Gi Championship 2025: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: FloGrappling
The World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship will not be available to watch on a national TV channel. Fans can stream the tournament exclusively on FloGrappling, which gives subscribers the ability to watch live events and highlights.
World IBJJF No-Gi Championship schedule 2025
- Dates: Thursday, Dec. 11-Saturday, Dec. 13
The IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship starts on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Click here for the complete schedule and list of competitors.
One of the top competitors is Everton Teixeira, a multi-time Open Karate and Fukuoka champion. He competes at the Rooster level. No Gi Grand Slam winner Lucas Castro also competes at that level.
Eight-time World Champion Gabi Pessanha returns to action, competing at the women's super-heavyweight level. Pound-for-pound heavyweight Helena Crevar will also be competing at the event.
Junny Ocasio, ranked fifth at the light-featherweight level, makes his return. The multi-time BJJ winner has competed in various rulesets, from submission-only to IBJJF rules. Multi-time champion Vinicius Inacio, ranked second, also competes in the division.