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...
[BREAKING] Victor Hugo Chooses CJI Over ADCC: “Standing Up For What I Believe Is Right”
Jun 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Victor Hugo has decided to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) over ADCC this year! He appears to have been thinking about it for some time, but has decided it’s...
Gabi Garcia Reveals Heartbreaking Reason Why She Chose To Compete At CJI Over ADCC
Jun 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia is one of a number of athletes who chose to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) over ADCC this year… And she has plenty reasons so as to why she had done it, but it all...
Nick Rodriguez Forgoes ADCC To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez has just become the latest athlete to leave ADCC 2024 in favor of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament! This one shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it is becoming...
Xande Ribeiro Compares ADCC & IBJJF: “Those Who Compete In The Gi…”
May 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s better – ADCC or IBJJF? Well, everyone has their own set of opinions, including one of the greatest of all time, Xande Ribeiro. The multiple-time IBJJF Worlds and ADCC gold medal...
Nicky Ryan Confirms Craig Jones’ BDCC Tournament – Dates Collide With ADCC
May 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been vocal about his intentions to organize a tournament that will rival and overpower ADCC, having recently announced that the dates have been chosen and that it will be a total $2...
ADCC Head Organizer Talks Craig Jones’ Upcoming BDCC Tournament: “Not The Right Reasons”
May 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has recently announced that he’ll organize a submission grappling tournament with $2 million in play… Craig humorously refers to it as “BDCC.” This new event will...
ADCC Head Organizer Addresses The Question Of Having A “Natty Division” At ADCC 2024
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent livestream, ADCC promoter Mo Jassim addressed the possibility of organizing a “natty division” for athletes who have not used PEDs… And, as you might imagine, his...
ADCC Head Organizer Announces Greasing Ban: “I Don’t Care If You Have Dry Skin”
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent livestream, ADCC Head Organizer Mo Jassim addressed the problem of greasing – a practice that has plagued various grappling competitions. Jassim made it clear that the upcoming ADCC...
Craig Jones Calls Out ADCC Head Organizer Mo Jassim For A Podcast: “Don’t Tell No Lie About Me…”
May 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The beef between Craig Jones and ADCC just took yet another (un)expected turn… As Jones called out the promotion’s head organizer – Mo Jassim – to join him on a podcast...
Mackenzie Dern Excited About ADCC 2024 Return: “See How I Do Against The New Generation Girls”
May 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern has received her ADCC 2024 invitation several weeks back… And she appears to be excited about the prospect of competing in submission grappling again! As she explained in a...
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...
ADCC Women’s Absolute Division Officially Announced For ADCC 2024
May 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC World Championships is set to make history this year… By reintroducing the women’s absolute division after a 17-year hiatus! According to FloGrappling and Mo Jassim, the head...
Gordon Ryan: “There’ll Be Less And Less Brazilian ADCC Champs In The Future”
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is known for his outspoken behavior. It’s safe to say that a lot of times, he shares his opinions just for fun – in order to get a reaction from the audience (or from an...
Nicky Ryan Responds To Craig Jones & ADCC Drama: “You’ll Never Hear Me Talk Sh*t”
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been just a few days ago that Craig Jones announced that he will not be competing at ADCC… As well as that he will organize a seminar, from which all proceeds will go to everyone who...
Craig Jones Announces Seminar – With Goal Of Paying ADCC Athletes Who Lose On Day 1
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been rather critical of the ADCC’s payment policy towards their competitors… But he has now taken it a step further – as he’s announced a seminar, from which...
Craig Jones Won’t Be Competing At ADCC 2024: “Give My Invite To Jacob Rodriguez”
Apr 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that Craig Jones will not be competing at ADCC 2024… And that he wants his invite to be forwarded to B Team Jiu-Jitsu teammate, Jacob Rodriguez. As first reported by the Jits...
[WATCH] 79kg Michael Perez Wins The +99kg ADCC Trials Division
Apr 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran competitor Michael Perez has secured victory in the ADCC West Coast Trials +99g division… Despite his relatively modest weight of 79kg! He has scored three submissions in six matches,...
John Danaher Updates On Gordon Ryan’s ADCC Competition: “He’s Got To Move…”
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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
Mar 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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
Mar 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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?”
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...
