Victor Hugo Announces Possible Retirement From ADCC: “Everything’s Moving Fast”
Oct 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Victor Hugo finished ADCC 2026 by submitting his way through the +220 lb (+99 kg) division, then announced his retirement from ADCC competition before the absolute bracket began. Hugo said a...
Helena Crevar On Becoming The Youngest ADCC Champion Ever: “99% Of My Training Is With Men”
Oct 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
At just 19, Helena Crevar has already made grappling history, becoming the youngest ADCC champion ever after capturing gold at 143 lbs (65kg) with three straight submissions… And in a recent...
ADCC Silver Medalist Marlon Tajik Opens Up On Faking His Age To Compete As A Teen
Oct 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Marlon Tajik’s path to becoming an ADCC silver medalist includes an unusual chapter from his teenage years – a one-year competition ban in Sweden after he falsified his age to face tougher...
ADCC Introduces New Rule: Interference From Coaches Or Spectators Can Cost Athletes The Match
Sep 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC has rolled out a new policy that puts athletes’ results directly at risk when coaches, parents, or spectators overstep boundaries during a match. Under the updated code of conduct,...
Gracie Barra Instructor & ADCC Medalist AJ Agazarm Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary
Sep 24, 2026BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and ADCC silver medalist AJ Agazarm was arrested in California this week on suspicion of burglary, according to publicly available arrest information. Public arrest...
Pawel Jaworski Refuses To Compete In ADCC Absolute Without PED Testing
Sep 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Pawel Jaworski became the first-ever Polish ADCC world champion after winning gold at 88kg – but the newly crowned champion made clear he won’t step into the absolute division unless the...
Ocean Finale 2026: ADCC Champions and Europe’s Best Meet in Sardinia
Sep 17, 2026BJJEE
Ocean Finale 2026: ADCC Champions and Europe’s Best Meet in Sardinia The Ocean BJJ Pro Championship returns to Cagliari, Sardinia on Saturday, September 19 for its 2026 Finale, bringing together...
Craig Jones Declares “ADCC Ain’t Dead” — Says UFC BJJ Can’t Match Its Legacy, Prestige or Ability to Create Stars
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE
After years of attacking ADCC and launching CJI as its biggest rival, Craig Jones has delivered perhaps his most surprising verdict yet: ADCC 2026 proved that the legendary tournament still matters...
Dorian Olivarez Details Chaotic ADCC 2026 Match: “The Guy Bit My Finger”
Sep 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The now-infamous ADCC 2026 match involving Dorian Olivarez turned into one of the stranger storylines of the tournament. Olivarez said everything was going his way in an interview with FloGrappling:...
ADCC 2026 Preview & Predictions: Who Wins Gold in Kraków? Our Picks for Every Division
Sep 09, 2026BJJEE
The ADCC World Championship returns on September 12–13, 2026, at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland. With several defending champions absent, a new generation of contenders emerging, and some of the...
What Happened to the ADCC Hype? Why 2026 Feels Different — and What to Expect This Weekend
Sep 09, 2026BJJEE
After the Las Vegas spectacle, the CJI rivalry and a new era of professional grappling, ADCC returns to Europe this weekend. But instead of feeling like the sport’s biggest event, the build-up has...
FloGrappling General Manager Talks CJI’s Impact On ADCC: “A Hugely Painful Time”
Aug 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Kovacs, general manager of FloGrappling and founder of the Guardian Jiu-Jitsu Foundation, didn’t shy away from discussing the fallout of the 2024 Craig Jones Invitational and its ripple...
Dante Leon Says ADCC 2026 Feels Different: “It Didn’t Really Feel Like You’re Traveling…”
Aug 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The build-up to ADCC 2026 feels different for many athletes and spectators from past years, and veteran competitor Dante Leon has a theory about why. Speaking on The FloGrappling Show while preparing...
Ana Mayordomo Highlights ADCC’s Problem: “Not Enough Spots”
Aug 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ana Mayordomo has won two separate ADCC trials within months of each other, yet still needs to win a third just to qualify for the event’s main bracket. Her situation has renewed scrutiny of...
Adele Fornarino Withdraws From ADCC 2026: “Women Deserve To Be Paid More”
Aug 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Adele Fornarino has announced she’s pulling out of ADCC 2026, pointing to a series of grievances with how the organization has handled athlete safety, pay equity, and the competitive structure...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Shares Why He’s Skipping ADCC 2026: “
Aug 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
While teammates Felipe Costa and Victor Hugo gear up for ADCC, Rafael Lovato Jr. is taking a different path this year. At this stage, Lovato is no longer interested in absorbing the physical toll of...
Jozef Chen Explains Why Top Names Are Skipping ADCC This Year: “$200 Bucks”
Jul 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
With ADCC approaching, Jozef Chen joined host Declan Moody on The White Monster Podcast to unpack the growing list of notable absences from this year’s event… Tying it directly to shifts...
Gordon Ryan Reveals He Tried to Book Khamzat Chimaev For ADCC 2024 Super Fight
Jul 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan revealed that he attempted to set up a grappling match with UFC star Khamzat Chimaev ahead of ADCC 2024. Speaking with Tim Kennedy on the Overdogs USA podcast, the seven-time ADCC...
William Tackett Explains Why He’s Skipping ADCC: “The Money Just Doesn’t Add Up”
Jul 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett, a two-time ADCC Trials champion, is absent from the ADCC World Championships bracket this year… Why? Well, he laid it all out exactly on the FloGrappling Show – the financial...
Craig Jones Slams ADCC For Keeping Izaak Michell On 2026 World Championship Roster
Jul 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has publicly criticized ADCC after Izaak Michell remained on the official competitor list for the 2026 World Championships. The controversy intensified after the Polish organizers...
ADCC 2026 Removes Izaak Michell From Competitor List
Jun 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Izaak Michell has reportedly been removed from the official ADCC 2026 competitor list, as legal issues surrounding the Australian grappler continue to escalate. The Australian standout had previously...
Ben Eddy Survives Massive Illegal Slam By Blue Belt At ADCC Open Event
Jun 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran grappler Ben Eddy was on the receiving end of a huge illegal slam at the ADCC Dallas-Fort Worth Open 2026, but fortunately escaped without any serious injuries. Eddy, one of the most...
Mo Jassim Breaks Silence On ADCC Atlanta Open Brawl
Jun 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC promoter Mo Jassim has addressed the controversial incident that unfolded at the 2026 ADCC Atlanta Open. The incident occurred during the Men’s Advanced Under 65kg final on May 30, when...
Jozef Chen Defends ADCC’s Move To Poland: “Ah, Americans…”
Jun 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jozef Chen has weighed in on the debate surrounding ADCC 2026’s move to Poland… Pushing back against criticism from fans unhappy that the tournament is no longer being held in the United...
