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John Danaher Updates On Gordon Ryan’s ADCC Competition: “He’s Got To Move…”

As the 2024 ADCC draws near, all eyes are fixed on Gordon Ryan – the reigning absolute and superfight champion, set to defend his titles. However, how is he going to do it amidst all the health...

Mackenzie Dern Receives ADCC 2024 Invite For The -55kg Division

Super successful BJJ black belt and UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern has received her ADCC 2024 invite! She will compete in the new -55kg division, this August at the T-Mobile Arena in Las...

ADCC Trials Winner Dorian Olivarez Wins Folkstyle Wrestling National Title

Dorian Olivarez continues to make waves in the world of grappling. After securing victories in both ADCC Trials and Combat Jiu-Jitsu championships last year, the teenage phenom has now won a junior...

ADCC 2024: Here’s The Full Competitor List

ADCC 2024 is gearing up to be an exciting event, scheduled for September 17th and 18th at the prestigious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. And, as anticipation builds, organizers have revealed...

Ricardo Arona: MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend – As Remembered By His Friends

Ricardo Arona remains a legendary figure in MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, even though he hasn’t competed in many years. His last fight was in September 2009, where, at 31, he defeated Marvin Eastman at...

Roberto Jimenez Frustrated Over Not Getting An ADCC Invite: “What More Does It Take?”

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 Critiques ADCC Prizes: “$10,000 Is Worth Less Today”

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...

Nicholas Meregali Says He Will 2x Gold At ADCC 2024: “Over 85% Submission Rate”

Even though he is competing today, at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 event, Nicholas Meregali is laser-focused on perhaps the biggest submission grappling tournament in the world this year…...

Craig Jones Talks Why It Isn’t Lucrative To Compete In The ADCC

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...

Mackenzie Dern Reveals She’d Like To Compete At ADCC 2024: “Very Special Place In My Heart”

Mackenzie Dern has revealed that she would like to compete at ADCC 2024! Why? Because, even though she has her eyes set on the UFC title, she still wants to further make her mark in submission...

Orlando Sanchez Becomes First Posthumous Inductee Into ADCC Hall Of Fame

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...

[WATCH] That Time When UFC Heavyweights Fought Each Other At A Local BJJ Tournament

Did you know that the UFC heavyweights Roman Dolidze and Nikita Krylov grappled against each other, back in the day, at a local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament? The match took place at the ADCC...

Vinny Magalhaes Gets Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame 2024 Class

Vinny Magalhaes has been announced as the latest inductee into the ADCC Hall of Fame – joining the prestigious 2024 class! The news were shared via social media:   View this post on...

Duarte Reveals Stunning Details About Galvao’s Knee Injury Before ADCC 2022 Match With Ryan

Kaynan Duarte recently opened up about the much-discussed ADCC 2022 superfight – between his coach Andre Galvao and Gordon Ryan. Namely, Duarte revealed that Galvao entered the bout while...

Garry Tonon Reveals The #1 Prerequisite For Him To Compete At ADCC 2024

Will Garry Tonon compete at ADCC 2024? Well, he might… If he achieves this one prerequisite first. Namely, Tonon has been focused almost entirely on his MMA career lately. And he is not willing...

Mo Jassim Admits Purses In ADCC Are “Very Well Behind MMA”

The ADCC, a crown jewel in the world of no-gi grappling, has seen a surge in popularity and scale over the last decade. However, this growth hasn’t translated into increased prize money for the...

Gordon Ryan Says That ADCC Should Increase Winner Payouts To $250k+ Per Division

Gordon Ryan recently emphasized the need for the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) to significantly raise its prize money – in order to spur the development of the sport. During his appearance on...

First Ever ADCC Youth Championship Announced: August 16th, 2024

The submission grappling world is set to witness yet another groundbreaking event… As the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) has officially announced the launch of the first-ever ADCC Youth...

Fabricio Werdum Inducted Into The 2024 ADCC Hall Of Fame

Fabricio Werdum, a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA competitor, has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame – class of 2024! The exciting news have been shared via social media:  ...

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame 2024 Class

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA legend Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has just been announced as the latest inductee into the prestigious 2024 ADCC Hall Of Fame!   View this post on Instagram...

Jean Jacques Machado To Be Inducted Into The 2024 ADCC Hall Of Fame

Jean Jacques Machado, the renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and coach, is set to be inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame’s 2024 class! The news were shared by the ADCC team via social...

Xande Ribeiro Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame 2024 Class

The ADCC has recently announced that Xande Ribeiro is going to be the first inductee of their 2024 Hall of Fame class! The 2024 induction into the Hall of Fame is not just a personal milestone for...

ADCC Announces Policy On Transgender Athletes In Competition

As it’s been reported by the Wate portal, the ADCC has announced their official policy on transgender athletes when it comes to competing at ADCC tournaments. They start off with: In an ongoing...

Tom DeBlass Steps Down From Being ADCC Trials Organizer

Tom DeBlass has decided to step down from his role as the organizer for the ADCC East Coast Trials. Having been associated with ADCC for over a decade, DeBlass first made his mark by winning the ADCC...