The 2012 World Jiu Jitsu Championships live broadcast is about to commence! This year, we will be able to be the directors of our own streaming and decide which mats to follow (all 10 of them!), so the 2012 edition of the BJJ Worlds should be a hoot. For those with team mates, or just plain interested in seeing what the lower belts are producing, there is a special package for you. The black belts start on Saturday and if you only want to see them, there is a package for that as well. Below is a break down of how it works.
2012 World BJJ Championships Live Stream
The event will be broadcasted live from the California State University in Long Beach, USA. And the broadcast should start at around9amevery day, California time (Check board below).
BJJ Mundials Live Stream Schedule:
- Day 1: White/Blue belts (Thursday May 31st)
- Day 2: Purple/Brown belts (Friday June 1st)
- Day 3: Purple/Brown/Black belts (Saturday June 2nd)
- Day 4: Black belts (Sunday June 3rd)
| Package | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
| ALL 4 DAYS (click here to check pricing) | yes | yes | yes | Yes |
| WEEKENDER (click here to check pricing) | no | No | yes | Yes |
| FRIDAY SPECIAL (click here to check pricing) | no | yes | no | No |
| THURSDAY (click here to check pricing) | yes | no | no | no |
How will the live broadcast affect you, what time does it start on your time zone? Check the board below:
| Country | City | Expected Broadcast Time |
| Brazil | Rio de Janeiro | 1pm |
| USA | Los Angeles | 9am |
| USA | New York | 12pm |
| England | London | 5pm |
| Australia | Melbourne | 2am(one day forward) |
| Denmark | Copenhagen | 6pm |
| Germany | Berlin | 6pm |
| France | Paris | 6pm |
| Italy | Rome | 6pm |
| Japan | Tokyo | 1am (one day forward) |
| China | Hong Kong | 1am (one day forward) |
What to expect from the 2012 World BJJ Championships Broadcast
We did a more “in depth” article on how the BJJ categories should plan out (check here). But here is a shorter version of who to look out for in this year’s BJJ Mundials live streaming.
Peso Galo/Rooster Weights (57kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Main Achievements |
| Bruno Malfacine | Alliance | 4x World Champion (black belt div) |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes |
| Caio Terra | Gracie Elite | Current Pan American Champion |
| Igor Rodrigues | Checkmat | Current Brazilian National Champion |
| Rafael Freitas | Gracie Barra | Former Pan American Champion(2011) |
| Koji Shibamoto | Tri Force | Brown Belt World Champion (2010) |
| Felipe Costa | Brasa | Former World Champion (2003) |
- Look Out For: Igor Rodrigues
Peso Pluma/Light Feather Weights (64kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Main Achievements | |
| Gui Mendes/Ary Farias | Atos | World Champions | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Tiago Barros | Cicero Costha | Current Brazilian National Champion | |
| Samuel Hertzog | SHCBJJ | Current World Pro Cup Champion | |
| Samir Chantre | Gracie Fighter | Tough competitor | |
| Laércio Fernandes | Alliance/Lotus | World Medallist, now training with “Cobrinha” | |
| Daniel Beleza | SAS | Veteran, former world medallist | |
- Look Out For: Laércio Fernandes
Peso Pena /Feather Weight (70kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Main Achievements | |
| Rafa Mendes | Atos | World Champion | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Justin Rader | Lovato Jr Jiu Jitsu | Very tough competitor | |
| Mike Fowler | Atos | Veteran, recently moved to Atos | |
| Leonardo Saggioro | Brazilian Top Team | Veteran, current Brazilian Champion | |
| Mario Reis | Alliance | Veteran, former World Champion | |
| Rubens Charles | Alliance | Regarded as the #2, Former World Champ. | |
| Ryan Hall | Alliance/50-50 | Very tough competitor | |
| Augusto Mendes | Soul Fighters | 2nd Place in 2011 | |
| Michel Langhi | Alliance | 2011 brown belt world champion | |
- Look Out For: Michel Langhi
Peso Leve /Light Weight (76kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Main Achievements | |
| Gilbert Burns | n/a | World Champion | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Michael Langhi | Alliance | Former World Champion | |
| Lucas Lepri | Alliance | Former World Champion | |
| Roberto Satoshi | Bonsai | 2012 European & World Pro Cup Champion | |
| Leandro Lo | CiceroCostha | 2012 Pan Am & Brazilian National Champion | |
| JT Torres | Lloyd Irvin | Tough Competitor | |
| Vinicius Marinho | GFTeam | Tough Competitor | |
| Italo Lins | GFTeam | Tough Competitor | |
| Davi Ramos | Atos | Tough Competitor | |
| Ed Ramos | Atos | Tough Competitor | |
| Della Monica | Gracie Barra | Former World Medallist | |
- Look Out For: Vinicius Marinho & Roberto Satoshi
Peso Médio /Middle Weight (82kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Main Achievements | |
| Marcelo Garcia | Alliance | 5x World Champion (at black belt) | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Victor Estima | Gracie Barra | 2012 Pan Silver Medallist | |
| Kron Gracie | Gracie Humaita | 2011 World Silver Medallist (Leve) | |
| Claudio Calasans | Atos | 2012 Pan Am & World Pro Cup Champion | |
| Murilo Santana | Barbosa JJ | Veteran, Current Brazilian Champion | |
| Lucas Leite | Checkmat | Veteran, former world medallist | |
- Look Out For: Jake Mackenzie
Peso Meio Pesado /Medium Heavy Weight (88kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Main Achievements | |
| Sergio Moraes | Alliance | World Champion | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Kayron Gracie | Gracie Barra | Current Pan American Champion | |
| Nivaldo Oliveira | Checkmat | 2012 Absolute Brazilian National Champion | |
| Rodrigo Fajardo | Gracie Barra | 2012 European Open Champion | |
| Tarsis Humphreys | Alliance | Former World Champion | |
| Vitor Toledo | Atos | 2012 Pan Am & World Pro Silver Medallist | |
| Andre Galvao | Atos | ADCC Champion, World Champion | |
| Romulo Barral | Gracie Barra | Former World Champion | |
- Look Out For: Nivaldo Oliveira
Peso Pesado /Heavy Weight(94kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Rodolfo Vieira | GFTeam | Ranked #1 BJJ fighter in the world | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Rafael Lovato Jr | Lovato Jiu Jitsu | Former world champion | |
| Alexandre Ceconi | Rilion Gracie | Current Brazilian National champion | |
| Yuri Simões | Checkmat | Current Pan American Champion | |
| Roberto Alencar | Gracie Barra | World Pro Cup Silver medallist | |
- Look Out For: Yuri Simões
Peso Super Pesado /Super-Heavy Weight (-100kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Leonardo Nogueira | Alliance | World & Brazilian national champion | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Antonio Carlos | Checkmat | 2012 Pan Am. open weight champ | |
| Alexandre Ribeiro | Gracie Humaita | Historical figure, ranked #1 competitor of all time (see ranking here) | |
| João Assis | Checkmat | Voted “grappler of the year” in 2010 | |
| Bernardo Faria | Alliance | Former world champion | |
- Look Out For: James Puopolo
Peso Pesadíssimo /Ultra-Heavy Weight (over 100kg)
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Current Champion |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Antonio Braga Neto | Gracie Elite | Current World Champion | |
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The Main Contenders |
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| Name | Team | Notes | |
| Alexander Trans | Checkmat | 2011 brown belt champion (weight & absolute), current Brazilian national champion (black belt) | |
| Thiago Gaia | Nova União | Tough competitor | |
| Roberto Abreu | Avengers | 2011 world medallist | |
| Marcus Almeida | Checkmat | 2011 world medallist | |
| Antonio Peinado | Alliance | Tough Competitor | |
| Rodrigo Cavaca | Checkmat | Former world champion | |
| Ricardo Evangelista | GFTeam | Former Brazilian National Champion | |
- Look Out For: Thiago Gaia & Alexander Trans
Women’s Jiu Jitsu Divisions
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Light Feather |
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| Top Contenders | Team | Notes |
| Leticia Ribeiro | Gracie Humaita | Historical figure in women’s BJJ |
| Sofia Amarante | Avengers | Current Pan American champ. |
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Feather |
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| Top Contender | Team | Notes |
| Michelle Nicolini | Checkmat | Current world champion |
| Kyra Gracie | Atos (?) | Historical figure in women’s BJJ |
| Fabiana Borges | Gracie Barra | Veteran, very tough Competitor |
| Marina Ribeiro | Checkmat | Tough Competitor |
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Light |
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| Top Contenders | Team | Notes |
| Luana Alzuguir | Alliance | Current world champion |
| Beatriz Mesquita | Gracie Humaita | Top competitor |
| Luiza Monteiro | Alliance | Current Brazilian Champion |
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Middle |
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| Top Contenders | Team | Notes |
| Hannette Staack | Brazil021 | Historical figure in women’s BJJ |
| Vanessa Oliveira | GFTeam | Up and coming competitor |
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Medium Heavy |
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| Top Contenders | Team | Notes |
| Talita Nogueira | Ryan Gracie | Brazilian Champion |
| Penny Thomas | Gracie Humaita | Veteran competitor |
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Heavy |
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| Top Contenders | Team | Notes |
| Gabrielle Garcia | Alliance | #1 Ranked female fighter (absolute) |
| Emily Wetzel | BJJ Revolution Team | Tough competitor |
| Katrina Weilbachet | Paragon | Tough competitor |
| Lana Stefanac | Gracie Elite | Tough competitor |
No Pe de Pano as a contender at ultra heavy??? I think you've missed something here!