Royce Gracie is a fan of Gordon Ryan: He’s just misunderstood
In a recent interview on the JAXXON podcast, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu icon Royce Gracie shared his perspective on the current crop of grapplers. He talked about Gordon Ryan and emphasized…
Category: ADCC
Gordon Ryan clarifies statement on ADCC prize money, ADCC promoter reacts
The debate surrounding prize money in the Abu Dhabi Combat Club has ignited a firestorm of discussions within the grappling community. At the center of this controversy is Gordon Ryan…
Gordon Ryan dismisses Craig Jones’ call for ADCC to up prizes – despite the fact he called them out first
Gordon Ryan previously advocated for significant increases in prize money for winners of the Abu Dhabi Combat Club. He argued that raising the stakes would attract top-tier athletes and elevate…
UFC FPI Drama: Meregali accuses Diniz of taking ‘a lot of gear’ to compete
Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Nicholas Meregali recently gave an interview ahead of his match against Matheus Diniz at an upcoming UFC FPI jiu-jitsu event. In the interview,Meregali accused his opponent Diniz…
Craig Jones: Technically ADCC prizes went down in value, $10,000 is worth less today
Renowned BJJ icon Craig Jones recently shared his thoughts on the lack of growth in prize money within the sport during an interview with The Mac Life. When asked about…
Craig Jones Shades Flograppling, Details Why It’s Not Financially Lucrative to Compete at ADCC
ADCC is considered the pinnacle of no-gi grappling competitions, yet the financial incentives for top competitors remain relatively low according to submission specialist Craig Jones. Gordon Ryan previously called for…
UFC’s Mackenzie Dern confirms she’s aiming to return at ADCC 2024
Mixed martial arts star Mackenzie Dern has her sights set on grappling’s biggest stage – the ADCC World Championships. In a recent press conference, Dern discussed her goals for 2024.…
Gordon Ryan explains health problems re-emerge any time he’s back in camp
Gordon Ryan recently caused a stir with his viral announcement. According to the BJJ star, he will only compete once in 2024, reserving that opportunity for the ADCC. “I’m taking…
ADCC promoter admits purses have stagnated: “Very well behind MMA”
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championship is widely considered the most prestigious no-gi grappling competition in the world. However, while the event has grown considerably in popularity…
Gordon Ryan: ADCC Should Increase Payouts to $250k+ Per Division
Gordon Ryan, one of the top competitive grapplers in the world, stated a while ago that the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) needs to drastically increase the prize money for…