# Mat Sides — full brief for assistants # Mat Sides > We'll email you when someone joins your IBJJF division, before brackets are posted. We watch the public athletes list so you do not have to keep checking it. - Site: https://matsides.com - Product type: IBJJF division watch for competitors - Primary audience: registered BJJ athletes preparing for an IBJJF event - Full brief: https://matsides.com/llms-full.txt ## What it does 1. A competitor saves the name as registered on the IBJJF list. 2. They pick an event and division — on the list or not. 3. Mat Sides writes a note on each name and projects a likely first-round bracket from Grand Slam points, then overall IBJJF points. 4. It emails if someone registers, moves, or withdraws on a watched division. 5. It emails when IBJJF posts the official bracket for a division the competitor entered. 6. Save the name once and Standing keeps this season’s fights; Planned holds events they still mean to enter. ## What it is not - Not the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. - Not the official draw. The likely first round is a projection until IBJJF posts brackets. - Not a login into IBJJF membership. Public athletes lists only. - Not a data broker. We never sell or share competitor data. ## Public pages - [Home](https://matsides.com/): product explanation and watch a division - [News](https://matsides.com/news): news about public lists and the season, each with a source - Standing pages (`/a/*`) are share links a competitor sends. They show standing, events they plan to enter, and events they are registered for. They are not a directory. - [Report an issue or suggest a change](https://matsides.com/note): what broke, or a suggestion - [Privacy](https://matsides.com/privacy): we never sell or share your data - [Terms of use](https://matsides.com/terms): the agreement for watching a division - [llms.txt](https://matsides.com/llms.txt): this file - [llms-full.txt](https://matsides.com/llms-full.txt): longer brief for assistants Signed-in routes (`/dashboard`, `/watches/*`) are private and should not be treated as public documentation. ## Sources Mat Sides reads public IBJJF athletes lists only. It does not scrape login-walled IBJJF membership profiles. ## How a competitor starts 1. Create an account with the email they want alerts on. 2. Save the name exactly as it is registered on the IBJJF list, if they are competing. 3. Select an event they are registered for, or pick a division they want the results of. 4. Watch that division. They do not have to be on the list. ## Questions people ask ### What is Mat Sides? Mat Sides is an IBJJF division watch for competitors. We watch the divisions at events you registered for. You can also watch a division at an event you are not in. You see who is in them, a likely bracket, and an email if someone registers, moves, or withdraws. Save your registered name once and we keep this season’s fights on Standing. ### How does the watch work? Select an event you are registered for, or pick a division at an event you want the results of. If you are on that event's list, we find you. Or we use the belt, age, and weight you saved. You do not have to be on the list to watch a division at an event. You see who is in it, a likely bracket, and an email if that division's list changes. ### What if you cannot find me? We say so. Check the name as it is registered on the IBJJF list. If you just registered, we keep looking and start the watch when the name lands on an open list. If you saved belt, age, gender, and weight, we can watch that division at that event now. ### Is the likely first round the official draw? No. It is a projection from the public list until IBJJF posts the official draw. ### Can I watch a division I am not in? Yes. You do not have to be on the list. Pick the event, then pick the division. We email you if someone registers, moves, or withdraws at that event. ### What is Standing? Standing is this season at a glance. Gi and No-Gi are separate. You see fights, win percent, medals, and rank when we have them. You can share a link with what you plan to enter and what you are registered for. ### Do you sell or share my data? No. We never sell your data, and we never share it with advertisers or data brokers. ### How do I report an issue or suggest a change? Ask Cora, or use Report or suggest in the footer. Tell us what broke, or the suggestion. If a page fails, we email ourselves the detail. ## Current news - [Ilias Boursinos Dominates Pan Pacifics, Secures Double Gold](https://matsides.com/news/ilias-boursinos-dominates-pan-pacifics-secures-double-gold) — Ilias Boursinos secured double gold at the Pan Pacifics, showcasing a dominant performance. - [Baniyas, Sharjah Self-Defence Club Win Jiu-Jitsu Titles](https://matsides.com/news/baniyas-sharjah-self-defence-club-win-jiu-jitsu-titles) — Two prominent clubs successfully defended their championship status in a recent jiu-jitsu event. - [Baniyas & Sharjah Claim UAE Jiu-Jitsu Titles](https://matsides.com/news/baniyas-sharjah-claim-uae-jiu-jitsu-titles) — Two strong teams earned top honors at the recent UAE national jiu-jitsu competition. - [Derbyshire Brothers Take Gold in International Jiu-Jitsu Competition](https://matsides.com/news/derbyshire-brothers-take-gold-in-international-jiu-jitsu-competition) — Three brothers from Derbyshire have earned gold medals at a Jiu-Jitsu event in Portugal. - [Onyx BJJ Claims Team Championship at Southwest Classic](https://matsides.com/news/onyx-bjj-claims-team-championship-at-southwest-classic) — Safford's Onyx BJJ achieved a significant victory, securing the team championship title at the recent Southwest Classic competition. - [Kuwaiti Jiu-Jitsu Stars Earn Gold at AJP Championship in Doha](https://matsides.com/news/kuwaiti-jiu-jitsu-stars-earn-gold-at-ajp-championship-in-doha) — Athletes from Kuwait secured top honors at the recent AJP Championship held in Doha. - [Top Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Secure Nine Gold Medals at AJP Championship](https://matsides.com/news/top-jiu-jitsu-athletes-secure-nine-gold-medals-at-ajp-championship) — Competitors delivered strong performances, highlighting top athletes and their recent achievements. - [12-Year-Old Swindon Local Crowned European BJJ Champion](https://matsides.com/news/12-year-old-swindon-local-crowned-european-bjj-champion) — A young competitor from Swindon achieved a significant victory at the European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship. - 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[Khaled Bin Mohamed Jiu-Jitsu Championship Reaches Final Round](https://matsides.com/news/khaled-bin-mohamed-jiu-jitsu-championship-reaches-final-round) — The Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is now in its concluding stage. - [Nolan Stuart Returns to Defend IBJJF Crown Heavyweight Title](https://matsides.com/news/nolan-stuart-returns-to-defend-ibjjf-crown-heavyweight-title) — Nolan Stuart is set to compete again, aiming to retain his heavyweight crown. - [Season Title Decided at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Championship in Abu Dhabi](https://matsides.com/news/season-title-decided-at-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-championship-in-abu) — Elite athletes compete in Abu Dhabi for the prestigious season title at the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship. - [UAEJJF Championship Finals and Awards Ceremony Announced](https://matsides.com/news/uaejjf-championship-finals-and-awards-ceremony-announced) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is preparing for the final rounds and an awards ceremony for its championship. - [10th Planet Richmond Earns Top Ranks at Fuji BJJ Worlds](https://matsides.com/news/10th-planet-richmond-earns-top-ranks-at-fuji-bjj-worlds) — 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond achieved top rankings at the recent Fuji BJJ World Championships. - [European Champion Retains Title for Second Consecutive Year](https://matsides.com/news/european-champion-retains-title-for-second-consecutive-year) — A young athlete from Northampton secured her second European Jiu-Jitsu title. - [Bermuda Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Medal at New Jersey Competition](https://matsides.com/news/bermuda-jiu-jitsu-athletes-medal-at-new-jersey-competition) — Athletes representing Bermuda showcased their skills, securing multiple medals at a recent jiu-jitsu tournament held in New Jersey. - [Gilbert Burns Submits to Heel Hook in UFC BJJ Match](https://matsides.com/news/gilbert-burns-submits-to-heel-hook-in-ufc-bjj-match) — UFC fighter and BJJ black belt Gilbert Burns tapped out to a heel hook in his recent jiu-jitsu match under the UFC banner. - [Cebu Mayor Honors Local Jiu-Jitsu Medalists](https://matsides.com/news/cebu-mayor-honors-local-jiu-jitsu-medalists) — The city mayor acknowledged the achievements of local jiu-jitsu athletes who brought home medals. - [Raymond Gramenzi Claims IBJJF Masters 7 World Title](https://matsides.com/news/raymond-gramenzi-claims-ibjjf-masters-7-world-title) — Raymond Gramenzi secured the IBJJF Masters 7 Ultra-Heavyweight World Title. - [Raymond Gramenzi Claims Masters 7 Ultra-Heavyweight World Title](https://matsides.com/news/raymond-gramenzi-claims-masters-7-ultra-heavyweight-world-title) — New Jersey's Raymond Gramenzi secured the gold medal in his division at the IBJJF World Championship. - [Raymond Gramenzi wins IBJJF World Title in Masters 7 Ultra-Heavyweight](https://matsides.com/news/raymond-gramenzi-wins-ibjjf-world-title-in-masters-7-ultra-heavyweight) — New Jersey's Raymond Gramenzi secured the prestigious IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Title in the Masters 7 Ultra-Heavyweight division. - [Former Wrestler from Vacaville Claims Jiu-Jitsu Championship](https://matsides.com/news/former-wrestler-from-vacaville-claims-jiu-jitsu-championship) — A former wrestler from Vacaville has achieved a significant victory, winning a jiu-jitsu championship. - [Mindanao Team Claims 29 Medals in Recent Jiu-Jitsu Competition](https://matsides.com/news/mindanao-team-claims-29-medals-in-recent-jiu-jitsu-competition) — A jiu-jitsu team from Mindanao showcased exceptional talent, securing a significant medal haul at a recent event. - [Canadian BJJ Athlete Secures Another Gold at International Championship](https://matsides.com/news/canadian-bjj-athlete-secures-another-gold-at-international-championship) — A prominent Canadian jiu-jitsu athlete has added another gold medal to their collection at a recent international event. - [Canadian BJJ athlete secures gold at international championship](https://matsides.com/news/canadian-bjj-athlete-secures-gold-at-international-championship) — A Canadian jiu-jitsu competitor has earned another gold medal in a recent international tournament. - [Canadian BJJ Athlete Wins Gold at International Championship](https://matsides.com/news/canadian-bjj-athlete-wins-gold-at-international-championship) — A Canadian jiu-jitsu competitor continues their winning streak by claiming a gold medal at a recent international event. - [Gabriel Panizza Eyes Breakthrough at IBJJF World Master](https://matsides.com/news/gabriel-panizza-eyes-breakthrough-at-ibjjf-world-master) — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Gabriel Panizza is focused on achieving a significant milestone at the upcoming IBJJF World Master championship. - [Top Canadian BJJ Competitor Secures Gold at International Event](https://matsides.com/news/top-canadian-bjj-competitor-secures-gold-at-international-event) — A Canadian jiu-jitsu practitioner has continued her winning streak, earning another gold medal at a prestigious international competition. - [Watch Pawel Jaworski Battle Sebastian Sonntag at Turin Open No-Gi 2026](https://matsides.com/news/watch-pawel-jaworski-battle-sebastian-sonntag-at-turin-open-no-gi-2026) — Competitors can now review the exciting no-gi match between Pawel Jaworski and Sebastian Sonntag from the 2026 Turin Open. - [World Masters Champion Aims for History in Jiu-Jitsu](https://matsides.com/news/world-masters-champion-aims-for-history-in-jiu-jitsu) — A recent World Masters jiu-jitsu champion expresses their ambition to leave a lasting legacy in the sport. - [World Masters Champion Shares Ambition to Make History](https://matsides.com/news/world-masters-champion-shares-ambition-to-make-history) — A World Masters jiu-jitsu champion expresses their desire to achieve historical milestones in the sport. - [Musumeci's Unique Strategy for UFC BJJ 11 Match](https://matsides.com/news/musumeci-s-unique-strategy-for-ufc-bjj-11-match) — Grappling phenom Mikey Musumeci reveals an unconventional strategy for his upcoming match against Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11. - [Delta Athlete Earns World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Title](https://matsides.com/news/delta-athlete-earns-world-jiu-jitsu-champion-title) — A local competitor from Delta has been recognized for their outstanding achievement in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. - [Teen Athlete Medals at International Jiu-Jitsu Competition](https://matsides.com/news/teen-athlete-medals-at-international-jiu-jitsu-competition) — A young athlete from the Foothills region secured a medal at a recent international jiu-jitsu event. - [Young Grappler Medals at International Competition](https://matsides.com/news/young-grappler-medals-at-international-competition) — A promising teen athlete from Foothills secured a medal at a recent global jiu-jitsu event. - [Burnaby Event Sees Local Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Claim Gold](https://matsides.com/news/burnaby-event-sees-local-jiu-jitsu-athletes-claim-gold) — Athletes from a Nanaimo academy showcased exceptional skill, bringing home multiple gold medals from a recent competition. - [World Master Champ Sets Sights on History](https://matsides.com/news/world-master-champ-sets-sights-on-history) — A World Masters jiu-jitsu champion speaks about their drive to achieve historic wins. - [Algeria Wins Four Medals at African Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026](https://matsides.com/news/algeria-wins-four-medals-at-african-jiu-jitsu-championship-2026) — Algerian athletes demonstrated strong performance, securing multiple podium finishes at the prestigious continental jiu-jitsu event. - [Guam Federation Unveils New Website and Membership Platform](https://matsides.com/news/guam-federation-unveils-new-website-and-membership-platform) — The new digital hub aims to enhance the jiu-jitsu community experience and streamline event management in Guam. - [Ocean BJJ Pro Championship 2026 Prepares for Grand Finale](https://matsides.com/news/ocean-bjj-pro-championship-2026-prepares-for-grand-finale) — The Ocean BJJ Pro Championship for 2026 is reaching its conclusion, highlighting top-tier competitive action. - [Digital Platforms Reshape Global BJJ Community](https://matsides.com/news/digital-platforms-reshape-global-bjj-community) — Digital platforms are changing how the BJJ community connects and engages worldwide. - [Abu Dhabi to Host 7th Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship](https://matsides.com/news/abu-dhabi-to-host-7th-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-jiu-jitsu-championshi) — The 7th round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi. - [World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Champion Aims to Make History](https://matsides.com/news/world-masters-jiu-jitsu-champion-aims-to-make-history) — A World Masters jiu-jitsu champion shares their ambition to achieve historical milestones in the sport. - [7-Year-Old Achillea Hennessy Earns Fourth World Jiu-Jitsu Title](https://matsides.com/news/7-year-old-achillea-hennessy-earns-fourth-world-jiu-jitsu-title) — Tongan competitor Achillea Hennessy has achieved an impressive milestone by securing her fourth world jiu-jitsu championship at just seven years old. - [Anticipating IBJJF Worlds 2026: Elite Athletes Prepare for Ultimate Jiu-Jitsu Title](https://matsides.com/news/anticipating-ibjjf-worlds-2026-elite-athletes-prepare-for-ultimate-jiu-j) — The IBJJF World Championship in 2026 is announced, setting the stage for top jiu-jitsu athletes to compete for the sport's most prestigious title. - [Guam Fighters Achieve Historic Success at World Jiu-Jitsu Championship](https://matsides.com/news/guam-fighters-achieve-historic-success-at-world-jiu-jitsu-championship) — Athletes from Guam achieved a significant milestone at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Tokyo. - [World Master Results: Oxbow Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Achieve Big Wins](https://matsides.com/news/world-master-results-oxbow-jiu-jitsu-athletes-achieve-big-wins) — Athletes from Oxbow Jiu-Jitsu had a strong showing, securing significant victories at the prestigious IBJJF World Master Championship. - [Young Philippine Athletes Earn Medals at SJJIF World Championship](https://matsides.com/news/young-philippine-athletes-earn-medals-at-sjjif-world-championship) — Young athletes from the Philippines achieved five medals and high world rankings at the recent SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Tokyo. - [Ilonggo Athletes Medal in Tokyo Jiu-Jitsu Competition](https://matsides.com/news/ilonggo-athletes-medal-in-tokyo-jiu-jitsu-competition) — Jiu-jitsu competitors from Iloilo secured five medals at a recent event in Tokyo. - [ADCC 2026 Athletes List Revealed by BJJ Heroes](https://matsides.com/news/adcc-2026-athletes-list-revealed-by-bjj-heroes) — BJJ Heroes has released a preliminary list of athletes expected to compete at the ADCC 2026 World Championship. - [Young Talent Dominates National Jiu-Jitsu Stage](https://matsides.com/news/young-talent-dominates-national-jiu-jitsu-stage) — A 12-year-old competitor from San Juan Capistrano showed exceptional skill and determination at a national event. - [Tiago Crowned Jiu-Jitsu Champion in Local Competition](https://matsides.com/news/tiago-crowned-jiu-jitsu-champion-in-local-competition) — Tiago's victory highlights a successful local jiu-jitsu performance, showcasing resilience and skill. - [Vacaville Competitor Claims Gold at World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship](https://matsides.com/news/vacaville-competitor-claims-gold-at-world-master-jiu-jitsu-championship) — A Vacaville athlete has achieved a gold medal victory at the recent World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship. - [Nick Starr Medals at World's Largest Jiu-Jitsu Gathering](https://matsides.com/news/nick-starr-medals-at-world-s-largest-jiu-jitsu-gathering) — Nick Starr showcased exceptional skill by securing two medals at a major international jiu-jitsu competition. - [ADCC 2026 Builds Excitement with Early Predictions and Insights](https://matsides.com/news/adcc-2026-builds-excitement-with-early-predictions-and-insights) — An early preview and predictions for the 2026 ADCC World Championship aims to generate interest for the major no-gi event. - [Watch the public list until the draw posts](https://matsides.com/news/watch-the-public-list) — Save the name as registered and select an event you are registered for. We read every name, project a likely first round, and email you if the list changes. - [Actor Hiroshi Tamaki Earns Bronze at World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship](https://matsides.com/news/actor-hiroshi-tamaki-earns-bronze-at-world-master-jiu-jitsu-championship) — Actor Hiroshi Tamaki secures bronze at the IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship. - [Carthage Coaches Prepare for IBJJF Master Worlds](https://matsides.com/news/carthage-coaches-prepare-for-ibjjf-master-worlds) — Local coaches are set to compete at the prestigious IBJJF Master Worlds championship. - [World Master just showed how late a list still moves](https://matsides.com/news/world-master-list-moved-until-the-draw) — Las Vegas ran September 3–5. The public list, corrections, and checkday all sat in front of the draw. - [Anticipation Builds for 2026 IBJJF World Master Championship](https://matsides.com/news/anticipation-builds-for-2026-ibjjf-world-master-championship) — The martial arts community begins to focus on the prestigious 2026 IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship. - [Master Worlds 2026 Full Results Published](https://matsides.com/news/master-worlds-2026-full-results-published) — FloGrappling has published the complete results for the 2026 IBJJF Master Worlds. - [New IBJJF Rule: Black Belt Registration Now Requires Proof of Rank](https://matsides.com/news/new-ibjjf-rule-black-belt-registration-now-requires-proof-of-rank) — The IBJJF has updated its registration requirements for black belts following an incident where an athlete medaled without verified rank. ## Voice Write for an IBJJF competitor watching a division. Use division, athletes list, bracket, withdrew, seed, Grand Slam, board, uniform check, weigh-in, bullpen, and mat coordinator. Event day is board, uniform check, weigh-in, bullpen, then the mat coordinator. Do not call a division a room. Never say locker room. Do not use intel, dossier, or fight-night talk.