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Craig Jones Invitational: A New Vision for Grappling in 2025

Craig Jones is no stranger to shaking things up. Known for his sharp humor and even sharper submissions, Jones is now making waves as a promoter, aiming to redefine how grappling competitions are structured—and how athletes are paid. After the success of the first Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), Jones

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2024 ADCC Results

Since Mark Kerr’s dominance in the late ‘90s and Marcelo Garcia’s unparalleled runs in the mid-2000s, the ADCC World Championships have consistently delivered historic moments that define jiu-jitsu greatness. This weekend’s 2024 event was no exception, as the Absolute Bracket showcased thrilling new chapters in ADCC’s

Who is Competing in CJI? And Why?

One of the main purposes of the Craig Jones Invitational is to “hijack” the ADCC of competitors who were originally set to take part in it. With that in mind, it is interesting to take a closer look at some of the big names who are in favor of CJI

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Jiu-Jitsu Geometry

One of the first phrases you’ll hear when you start training jiu-jitsu is “position before submission”. This principle, which is a helpful rule of thumb, introduces the importance of controlling your opponent before attempting to submit them. However, I believe that there is an even more important phrase, which

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Analysis: Like it or not, we're all living in the Gordon Ryan Era

As the thrills of the 2019 ADCC still flash in our heads, one name is being written and talked about the most. Now a 3X ADCC champion including an absolute title, Gordon Ryan is the man right now in the jiu-jitsu universe. He has all the reasons to gloat about

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2019 ADCC: Ryan Wins Double Gold; Galvão Beats Pena, Champions Crowned in Sunday of Epic Matches

Day 2 at the 2019 ADCC was one of those days people will talk about for years. Match after match, the crowd on the stands of the Anaheim Convention Center and also all over the world was amazed and surprised with the level of action performed by the absolute elite

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2019 ADCC: semifinals set after first day of thrilling action in Anaheim

Day 1 of the 2019 ADCC did not disappoint fans of high paced Jiu-Jitsu. As the best grapplers in the world gathered this Saturday, September 28, at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Orange County, California, fans on the stands and also watching all over the world braced for a full

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Jiu-Jitsu Magazine Launches New "Twisted 1s" Podcast at ADCC 2019 Event

In one of the largest stages in the grappling world, we are happy to announce that we are launching our new podcast! “The Twisted 1s” with American Top Team coach Malachy Friendman. The main focus on the podcast is to go beyond techniques and tackle the multiple personalities within our

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ADCC World Federation, JIUJITEIRO, Inc. Announce Partnership for 2019 World Championships

LOS ANGELES, California – The ADCC World Submission Fighting Federation and JIUJITEIRO, Inc. today announced the official partner for the 2019 ADCC World Championship taking place in Anaheim, California this September. This partnership includes providing the official merchandise such as apparel and uniforms as well as the athlete’s official opening

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2017 ADCC: Pena subs Buchecha and beats Ryan for open class gold; other champions

The 2017 ADCC just wrapped up in Espoo, Finland. After two days of epic matches, Brazil’s Felipe Pena ended the event in the highest note. In an impressive run in the open class bracket, Pena finished Marcus Buchecha in the semifinal with a rear naked choke and then beat

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2017 ADCC: Stacked Roster Promises Weekend of Action in Finnland

The 2017 ADCC is scheduled September 23-24, in Espoo, Finnland. Roughly a month and a half away from the event, the list of athletes qualified or invited features most of the biggest names in the grappling universe today. A quick look onto the list predicts a weekend filled with epic

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Rafael Mendes Announces Retirement After 8 Years Competing as a Black Belt

Rafael Mendes is done. He released this Monday a 2:40 video announcing that he will no longer compete in Jiu-Jitsu. The announcement comes at the final day of registrations for the 2017 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, scheduled May 31-June 4, in Long Beach, California. In the video, Rafael talks about

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ADCC West Coast Trials: Buchecha, Lo, Cyborg, Frazatto Win Super Matches; Other Results

The ADCC West Coast Trials scheduled this Saturday, April 15, in Anaheim, California, delivered a full day of thrills for the Jiu-Jitsu fan. In the end, Marcus Buchecha, Leandro Lo, Roberto Cyborg and Bruno Frazatto came out on top of their super matches. Here’s how each match played out.

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Learn from Buchecha and Lovato as They Get Ready to Fight This Weekend at the ADCC Trials

The talk of the town within the Jiu-Jitsu community this week is the upcoming ADCC West Coast Trials, scheduled April 15, in Anaheim, California. The event will feature four super matches to top the competition for the final spots in the 2017 ADCC. You can watch it live. Marcus Buchecha

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ICYMI: Mackenzie, Tanquinho, Grippo Win at F2WPro 25; ADCC, UAEJJF, IBJJF Results

The weekend was once again filled with great options for Jiu-Jitsu fans to get their gentle art fix on. It all started on Friday with Fight to Win pro 24, in Huntington Beach, California. you can read all about that right here. Then, on Saturday and Sunday the action continued

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Learn from Braulio and From Lo as They get Ready to Face Off at the ADCC Trials

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ICYMI: Cara de Sapato finishes Tonon at SUG 3; FTWPro, ADCC, IBJJF and UAEJJF results

This past weekend was one of the most eventful days in terms of Jiu-Jitsu in a while. There was plenty of action for all likings all over the USA. Here is a brief write up on everything that took place in the past three days. SUG 3 – Cara de Sapato

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Get ready for the West Coast ADCC Trials. Watch Ryan vs. Perez in 2015

The North American trials in the west coast was just announced for April 15, in Anaheim, California. It’s the last chance for athletes holding passports of countries in North America to compete for a spot in the 2017 ADCC, scheduled for September 22-24, in Helsinki, Finland. Click here to

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Cyborg: "Jiu-Jitsu runs in my veins. As long as I'm healthy I will be ready to fight anyone."

Roberto Abreu, aka Cyborg, is back. After having to deal with a series of injuries in the past two years, the 2013 ADCC open class champion says he’s ready to go again. This past weekend, he presented strong evidence that he is indeed back in the game. In three

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The Good Rivalry. Remember Renzo vs. Garcia at the 2003 ADCC

The greatness of Jiu-Jitsu was built on the mats, in epic duels between living legends. The 2003 ADCC, in Brazil, featured one of those duels, in the 77kg division. Marcelo Garcia got his spot in the event at the very last minute and did not waste his one of a

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ICYMI: Dominyka Wins For a Cause, ADCC Trials Results, UAEJJF Champions in Curitiba

Another weekend filled with great thrills in the grappling universe. From New Jersey, to Manhattan, from Brazil to Spain, there were lots of attractions for Jiu-Jitsu fans all over the globe. Here’s a quick recap in case you missed something. Dominyka, Otavio, Miyao, Rocha win big prozes in NY

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TBT: Watch How Galvão Caught Braulio With a RNC at the 2013 ADCC

Andre Galvão needed four years to get his rematch with Braulio Estima at the ADCC. After being caught in an inverted triangle in 2009, Andre returned to the ADCC in 2011 to win his weight class and the open class in a unforgettable campaign. At the same time, Braulio beat

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TBT: Watch How Braulio Caught Galvão With an Inverted Triangle Seven Years Ago Today

It was seven years ago today, in Barcelona, Spain. Braulio Estima fought the 88kg division final at the 2009 ADCC against the also great Andre Galvão. The fight was a non-stop sequence of great moments, but it was the final act that remained in everyone’s minds. With a very

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Renzo Gracie vs. Matt Hughes superfight announced for the 2017 ADCC

The 2017 ADCC will feature a long-awaited rematch between two of the greatest names of the sport. Jiu-Jitsu legend Renzo Gracie and UFC hall of Fame member Matt Hughes will compete in one of the superfights. The event is set to go down in Helsinki, Finland, on September 22-24. The