In the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is the ultimate authority. With tournaments taking place all around the world almost every weekend, the IBJJF has long been the biggest BJJ competition organizer on the planet. While the IBJJF world championship always attracts the best gi grapplers every single year, the promotion has worked hard to break new ground in recent times.
The latest offering from IBJJF is the announcement of the Absolute Grand Prix, which is set to take place in 2023. The event will feature some of the best gi grapplers on the planet competing in a tournament, along with several super fights between top talents as well. The IBJJF has not confirmed the date and full lineup of the event, but it’s certain that this will be an event worth looking out for.
Building on the Success of the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix 2022
Although the tournaments at IBJJF Grand Prix events are usually contested in specific weight classes, this is far from the first time that they’ve staged an absolute tournament. In 2022, an IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix also took place and featured a superb lineup that would be difficult to find anywhere else. It was a highly entertaining event that showcased some of the best talents in the sport.
The Grand Prix events are unique in that they allow the promotion to invite specific competitors instead of relying on those who choose to enter their normal tournaments. This gives the promotion more control over the talent pool and ensures that the events are packed with high-level matches that fans love to see. The Absolute Grand Prix promises to be no different, with some of the biggest names in the sport expected to compete.
Anti-Stalling Rules will be Enforced
As with all IBJJF events, the competition will be intense and highly entertaining. The Grand Prix events always deliver a ton of high-level grappling matches and this will almost certainly be no exception. Additionally, this will be only the second of these events that will see the use of the new anti-stalling rules that were introduced from 2023 onward. It’ll be interesting to see if these rules make an impact and actually create a better viewing experience for the fans.
The IBJJF announced the Absolute Grand Prix in a recent post to the promotion’s official Instagram account, but the date and lineup for the event have yet to be confirmed. It’s likely that there won’t be any news on this until the next Grand Prix event takes place on March 3rd. Nonetheless, the BJJ community is eagerly anticipating this event and speculating about who will make it to the final lineup.
The IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix is shaping up to be an event that no BJJ fan would want to miss. With some of the best gi grapplers on the planet competing in a tournament, along with several super fights between top talents, the event promises to be a spectacle that will showcase the best of what the sport has to offer. Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event.
