Felipe Pena Becomes First Two-Time ADCC Absolute Champion With Submission Win

Felipe Pena added another chapter to his ADCC legacy on Sept. 13, becoming the first athlete in event history to win the absolute division twice with a submission victory over Roosevelt Sousa in the 2026 ADCC World Championships absolute final in Krakow, Poland.

Sep 13

Looking Back At ADCC 2017: Our Favorite Submissions

The Abu Dhabi Combat Club was founded in 1998, and it's one of the very first grappling events ever to allow a wide spectrum of attacks, including heel hooks and neck cranks; slams can also be employed to escape a locked-in submission attempt.

Sep 25, 2018

Looking Back At ADCC 2017: The Biggest Stories

Today marks the year anniversary for one of the most significant ADCC World Championships to date. 

Sep 25, 2018

Watch The Best Of: Vagner Rocha

Vagner Rocha is one of the most feared grapplers on the circuit. Known for his aggressive and borderline mean style of grappling, the Fight Sports black belt always puts on a show for the fans!

Nov 13, 2017

Techniques That Work: Enrico Cocco Shows Off

ADCC Veteran Enrico Cocco is among the most exciting competitors in the game. With an attack heavy style and a willingness to scramble with anyone Cocco always puts on a show.

Oct 24, 2017

VIDEO: Dillon Danis Scrambles With 2x NCAA Champion David Taylor

We saw pictures of their training session last month but today video surfaced, via Danis' youtube page, from not one but two training sessions with the two elite athletes. When preparing for the 2017 ADCC World Championships Danis worked with one of the best wrestlers in the country, David Taylor, to prepare.

Oct 4, 2017

WATCH: Every Final From Cobrinha's Impeccable 'Super' Grand Slam Run

'Cobrinha' made history in 2017 by becoming the only athlete in the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition to win the five biggest jiu-jitsu tournaments in the world. Take a look back at his momentous year by watching each of his gold medal matches from Europeans, Pan-Ams, Worlds, Brazil Nationals and ADCC!

Oct 4, 2017

From ADCC To SUG: Breakout Star Craig Jones' Roller-Coaster Week

Imagine you've just fought three of the toughest grapplers in the world. You tapped out two of them but came up short in your third match. Whatever happens, you've made your name; people won't quickly forget your achievements.

Oct 4, 2017

Which Were The Biggest Teams At ADCC 2017, And How Did They Perform?

They say jiu-jitsu is a team sport played by individuals. When a competitor steps onto the mat it's just him and him alone out there, with total responsibility for his performance upon his shoulders. 

Sep 30, 2017

ADCC By The Numbers: Which Champion Scored The Most Points?

There were seven weight categories and the absolute division at ADCC 2017, with eight champions crowned altogether last weekend in Espoo, Finland. 

Sep 29, 2017

No Post-ADCC Break For Agazarm, Next Up: Battle-Seasoned Phil Baroni

With a silver medal around his neck from the 2017 ADCC World Championships, AJ Agazarm is on a career high right now.

Sep 27, 2017

Dillon Danis' Biggest Problem, As We Saw At ADCC

Possibly the most polarizing figure in jiu-jitsu, Dillon Danis divides opinion like few others. 

Sep 26, 2017

Warrior Xande Ribeiro Drops Weight But Still Packs A Punch In Seventh ADCC

The old but new-and-improved Xande Ribeiro, who dropped to 88kg for the first time to compete at the 2017 ADCC over the weekend, hinted it may be his final outing in the event.

Sep 26, 2017

Exhausted Buchecha Takes ADCC +99kg Gold But Overreaches In Absolute

Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida has had an intense year: an ADCC-rules superfight at the West Coast Trials, IBJJF Worlds, a superfight versus Roger Gracie, and the IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix, all from April through August. 

Sep 25, 2017

Gordon Ryan Sends Message To The Haters, Next Target: Win Everything In Gi

"It's a bad day for the haters." So said Gordon Ryan, sat on the podium shortly after winning gold in ADCC's 88kg division, the first American to ever do so. 

Sep 24, 2017