Mark Schultz Says Early ADCC Events May’ve Been Influenced By Gracie Family Connections
Jun 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic gold medalist Mark Schultz recently discussed the early days of ADCC and the influence of the Gracie family. And he agreed with a theory that may explain why he was never invited to compete...
Craig Jones Withdraws ADCC Equal Pay Offer Over Izaak Michell Controversy
Mar 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has reversed his earlier pledge to match prize money for female athletes at ADCC 2026… Citing concerns over the continued inclusion of Izaak Michell in the event lineup. The...
Gabi Garcia Targets Historic Fifth ADCC Title With 2026 Return
Mar 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia is set to return to ADCC in 2026, with the four-time world champion aiming to further cement her legacy by capturing a fifth gold medal. Already widely regarded as the most accomplished...
Nicholas Meregali Unsure About ADCC 2026 Return: “It’s A Hassle To Go To Poland”
Mar 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has cast doubt over his participation at ADCC 2026, revealing that he may choose to sit out the event despite being one of the sport’s biggest stars. While Meregali has not...
Melqui Galvao Launches Push To Bring ADCC 2026 Back To Brazil
Mar 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Renowned BJJ coach Melqui Galvao is leading a campaign to bring the ADCC World Championship back to Brazil for 2026 – challenging the event’s recent run of hosting in the United States....
UFC Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot Invited To Compete At ADCC 2026
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has officially received an invitation to compete at ADCC 2026! Gamrot’s participation immediately adds star power to the event. Currently ranked seventh in...
Vagner Rocha Criticizes ADCC Pay Structure: “Prestige Is Cool, But…”
Mar 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran competitor Vagner Rocha has voiced criticism of ADCC’s long-standing approach to athlete compensation… Contrasting it with recent efforts by the IBJJF to provide financial incentives...
UFC BJJ Announces Banning Athletes From ADCC Participation Starting 2027
Feb 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A major change could be coming to professional grappling. According to UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha, athletes who sign exclusive contracts with the promotion will no longer be allowed to compete...
Gordon Ryan Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Struggle At ADCC: “Not The Best Wrestler”
Feb 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently shared his opinion on how elite MMA grapplers would fare in pure submission grappling competition, specifically ADCC. Speaking on Mike Perry’s OverDogs podcast, Ryan discussed...
ADCC Champion Bianca Basilio Set For Professional MMA Debut
Dec 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Bianca Basilio is officially stepping into a new chapter of her combat sports career after signing a contract with Legacy Fighting Alliance, where she is set to make her professional MMA debut....
13-Year-Old Joslyn Molina Becomes Youngest ADCC Trials Medalist In History
Nov 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Joslyn Molina has officially rewritten the record books – at just 13 years old, she became the youngest ADCC Trials medalist of all time! Until now, ADCC Trials required competitors to be at least...
Female Athletes Launch Petition Demanding Equal ADCC Trials Opportunities
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A growing movement of female grapplers is calling for reform in the ADCC qualification system, arguing that women face an unfairly limited path to the sport’s biggest stage. A petition – launched...
ADCC Confirms 2026 World Championships Will Take Place In Krakow, Poland
Aug 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC has officially revealed that its 2026 World Championships will take place in Krakow, Poland, on September 12th and 13th! The event will be hosted inside the TAURON Arena Kraków, the largest...
Shocking Details Emerge Why The UFC-ADCC Streaming Deal Collapsed: “He Mistaked Mo’s Wife For A Pros*itute”
Jul 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In early 2023, it seemed like UFC Fight Pass was on the verge of landing one of the biggest streaming deals in grappling history – an exclusive multi-year contract with the ADCC. The agreement was...
Breaking: ADCC 2026 Reportedly To Take Place In Poland
Jul 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The next ADCC World Championship may take place in a brand-new location – Poland! According to ADCC board member Renato Santos, the 2026 edition of the most prestigious no-gi grappling tournament...
Craig Jones Confirms There Will Be No CJI vs ADCC Clash In 2026: “We Can Coexist”
Jul 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
After igniting one of the biggest rivalries in modern grappling, Craig Jones has confirmed that the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) will not go head-to-head with ADCC in 2026. In 2024, the inaugural...
Gordon Ryan Critizices Kaynan Duarte’s AIGA Performance – Questions Value Of ADCC 2026 Superfight
Jul 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan was tuned in for the AIGA Champions League Final 2025, and while many were focused on the high-level matchups, it was Kaynan Duarte’s performance that caught his attention – for all...
Mica Galvao Says Dante Leon Used An Illegal Grip At ADCC 2024 To Beat Him
Jun 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has spoken out about one of the most surprising outcomes of ADCC 2024 – the match where he was submitted by Dante Leon in the absolute division quarter-final. And now, nearly a year...
Mark Kerr Reveals The Split-Second Decision That Earned Him $10,000 & Changed Leo Vieira’s Career
Jun 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Some moments in combat sports become legendary — not just for athletic feats, but for the decisions that define character. One of those moments happened at the 2000 ADCC championship, when Mark...
ADCC Bans Slams & Kani Basami Takedowns From Open Tournaments
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the ADCC has decided to ban slams and the Kani Basami (i.e. the Leg Scissor Takedown) – from their open tournaments. However, the slams will still be...
Matt Serra Alleges Renzo Gracie Told Him To “Take A Dive” At ADCC 2001
Feb 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Matt Serra had said that he was asked to take a dive in the final of ADCC 2001 – and that the request came directly from his coach, Renzo Gracie. Although Serra is best known for his historic upset...
Gordon Ryan Confirms He May Not Compete At ADCC 2026
Dec 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has revealed that he may opt out of competing at the 2026 ADCC World Championships. Speaking at a recent press conference, Ryan detailed the challenges he has faced recently: I had an ACL...
ADCC Founder Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan Trains Grappling With Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nov 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan – the UAE’s National Security Adviser and the ADCC founder – has been training grappling with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
Nicholas Meregali Shares Grim Update On Shoulder Injury: “Everything Is Torn”
Aug 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has provided a detailed update on the shoulder injury he sustained during his run in the under 99kg division at ADCC 2024. Michael Pixley managed to throw Meregali multiple times...
