2016 was an interesting year in many regards. We’ve seen plenty of new players come into their own and we’ve also seen the Return of King Buchecha but more importantly bjj was tested over and over in real life scenarios. Below we’ve compiled a list of some of the most watched viral BJJ clips from around the web. Enjoy!

10. Jiu Jitsu vs The World feature film made it onto the list in spite of being a full feature movie!

This movie was watched at least 400 thousand times!

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One of the fights many will remember 2016 by is the Diaz vs McGregor Duology including legendary finish in the first fight that saw the hearty Irishman throw feeble takedown attempts only to have his back taken and get finished with a RNC.

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Shocking Kid Fight Video featured on the Gracie Breakdown made it to number 8 with 600.000 replays

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Nothing like bjj to deal with a disgruntled thug on the train. With steady 1.5 million place this clip came in 6th.

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At spot number 5 is a whooping delivered to a bodybuilder by a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt (Piet Wilhelm at Triton Fight Center).

Of course this gem is a two parter!

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Gracie Breakdown makes another appearance on the list – this time with an excellent example of how proper ground control defensive tactics training gives an officer the ability to control the suspect without having to resort to deadly force. This clip had close to 2 million views!

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Analysis of a 2015 fight featuring Rolles Gracie combating  5x World Strongman champion came in 3rd scoring 2.3 million plays. Sadly bjj was nothing but a byline in this one as Rolles got KOed in round 1.

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Youtube celebrity Jenna Marbles put out a clip with her boyfriend teaching her jiu-jitsu. Of course with Jenna’s 16 million subscribers 2.7 million plays came in easy!

The most watched BJJ video Of The Year:

This video was posted October 25th and since then it’s garnered a staggering 3 million replays. It features NABBA Bodybuilder Matt Smedley Vs. BJJ champion J.T Tenacity strength war.
2 disciplines, 3 exercises each.