Is CJI Now a Better Card than ADCC? An Unbiased Opinion
Jun 23, 2024BJJEE
The world of competitive grappling has been buzzing with excitement and debate as the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) appears to be rivaling the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) in terms of talent and...
Reigning ADCC Champ Kade Ruotolo Explains Reasons For Choosing CJI Over ADCC
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...
[BREAKING] Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC & Choose CJI Instead
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...
Craig Jones Leaks (Alleged) Audio From Mo Jassim – Confirming Show Money For ADCC
Jun 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that Craig Jones, through his Craig Jones Invitational event (CJI) has pressured the ADCC into providing show money for ADCC 2024. This marks a historical turn of events, as the ADCC has...
Matheus Diniz Leaves ADCC & Joins CJI: “I Have To Go For It”
Jun 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’ve read that right… Matheus Diniz has become the latest former ADCC world champion to decline his initial invite to ADCC 2024 – in favor of competing at the Craig Jones...
ADCC Organizer Sends D*ath Threat to CJI’s Craig Jones
Jun 09, 2024BJJEE
The world of professional grappling has been shaken by a controversial clash between two prominent figures: Seth Daniels, CEO of Fight2Win and ADCC organizer, and renowned grappler Craig Jones. The...
ADCC 2024 Issues Additional Invites to Fill Spots Left by CJI Exodus
Jun 06, 2024BJJEE
ADCC 2024 Issues Additional Invites to Fill Spots Left by CJI Exodus In a significant development for the upcoming ADCC 2024, organizers have announced four new invites to elite grapplers from around...
Gordon Ryan Will Be Doing 2 Grappling Superfights at ADCC 2024
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE
This year, ADCC has officially added one more female weight class, resulting in a total of five male weight classes and three female weight classes. Each male category features 16 competitors, while...
Nicky Ryan Withdraws from ADCC To Compete at CJI: ‘An Opportunity to Win the Biggest Cash Prize the Sport Has Ever Seen’
May 26, 2024BJJEE
Nicky Ryan will participate in the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), opting out of ADCC despite having received an invitation. Reigning ADCC female champion Ffion Davies, along with ADCC US...
ADCC Champion Diogo Reis Hints At MMA Debut: “Preparing…”
May 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC world champion Diogo Reis seems to be preparing for his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut! Reis secured victory in the under 66kg division at ADCC 2022, establishing himself as one of the most...
Understanding the History of the ADCC World Championship Superfight
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championship is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the world of submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Founded in 1998 by...
Craig Jones Won’t Be Competing at ADCC: ‘I’ll Be Playing the Bongos at ADCC as They Get Paid More Than The Athletes’
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising move, Craig Jones, renowned for his silver medal wins at the ADCC submission grappling tournament in 2019 and 2022, announced via Instagram that he won’t be competing at this...
ADCC Organizer Blasts Athletes Complaining about Pay Money; Exposes The Real Costs of Event
Mar 06, 2024BJJEE
Craig Jones recently voiced his concerns regarding the stagnant growth of prize money in the sport, despite its increasing popularity. In a discussion with The Mac Life, Jones pointed out the...
Roberto Jimenez Frustrated Over Not Getting An ADCC Invite: “What More Does It Take?”
Mar 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez, the reigning IBJJF No-Gi absolute champion, is making a strong push for an invitation to the prestigious 2024 ADCC World Championships. Despite his series of more than impressive...
Craig Jones Talks Why It Isn’t Lucrative To Compete In The ADCC
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of professional Jiu-Jitsu, the ADCC stands as one of the top-ranking tournaments & events in the world. However, despite its prestigious status, the financial rewards for competitors...
ADCC 2024 European Trials Results & Review
Feb 18, 2024BJJEE
On February 17, 2022, Zagreb, Croatia hosted a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition that featured top athletes vying for medals and spots in the 2024 ADCC World Championships. Most favorites won their...
Orlando Sanchez Becomes First Posthumous Inductee Into ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It has just been announced that the late Orlando Sanchez has been posthumously inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame for 2024. This marks the first time in ADCC history that this honor has been...
Breaking News: ADCC 2024 To Take Place In Las Vegas (T-Mobile Arena)
Jul 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: the next instance of the biggest submission grappling event in the world, ADCC, will take place in Las Vegas! ADCC 2024 will be held at T-Mobile Arena, which hosts some of the...
ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez Exact Cause Of Death Revealed
May 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC champion and elite BJJ athlete Orlando Sanchez passed away back in December 2022. In a coroner report shared just a few days ago, it has been revealed that the cause of Sanchez’s death was...
ADCC Denver Open: Rose Namajunas Wins Bronze In Absolute Division
May 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rose Namajunas is one of the best MMA athletes in the sport’s history. And, even though she is a UFC star and former strawweight champion, she still takes the time to compete in grappling...
ADCC Ditches UFC FightPass & is Back on Flograppling: A Step Back for Grappling?
Apr 28, 2023BJJEE
Back in January 2023, there was some groundbreaking news for the Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling community as ADCC events were to be streamed via UFC Fight Pass. This meant much more mainstream exposure for...
Craig Jones Alleges He Knows the Next BJJ PED Bust: ‘It’s a Young Famous 2022 BJJ World Champion’
Mar 10, 2023BJJEE
Breaking news are coming from USADA, as five elite BJJ athletes suffered 3-year suspensions from competing – as a result of testing during and after 2022 No-Gi World Championships. The news were...
Kade Ruotolo vs PJ Barch – the Best Grappling Match in 2022
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE
Last year was full of amazing grappling matches, mainly due to the ADCC 2022 World Championship. It was in Las Vegas that the fight of the year took place (according to FloGrappling readers). Kade...
ADCC & UFC Sign Streaming Agreement For Over 40 ADCC Events
Jan 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: UFC Fight Pass Instagram It’s now official: for the next two years, ADCC events will be streamed via UFC Fight Pass! This means over 40 events throughout 2024; including ADCC...
