B team will have to do the ADCC trials to make ADCC 2026
During a recent episode of The Simple Man podcast with Nicky Ryan, Nicky Rod and Ethan Crelinsten, the harsh reality emerged: the former B-Team members, now operating under Simple Man…
Category: ADCC
Ffion Davies backs petition for ADCC to expand women’s divisions
Welsh grappling sensation Ffion Davies has thrown her weight behind a growing movement demanding equality in ADCC qualification opportunities, adding her influential voice to a petition that has sparked intense…
Female ADCC Medalist Questions Petition to Expand Female Divisions: Don’t ask for support if you’re not willing to give it
A heated debate has erupted in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community after female grapplers launched a petition demanding equal qualification opportunities at the ADCC. While the initiative has gathered hundreds of…
Female Grapplers Petition to Change ADCC Qualification System, Say Current Setup Undermines Equality
An initiative from female competitors sparked debate about gender equality in ADCC. Female athletes are rallying behind a petition that challenges the current qualification system for the Abu Dhabi Combat…
WATCH: Smother exchange at ADCC Euro Trials sparks conversation about why that infamous movie choke is banned
A controversial grappling exchange at the ADCC European Trials has reignited debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community about techniques that blur the line between legitimate competition strategy and questionable tactics.…
BJJ tournament just paid out $2.5M in Prizes proving Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t need the UFC
The Craig Jones Invitational 2 has delivered a financial statement that reverberates throughout combat sports: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t need mixed martial arts to thrive. With over $2 million in total…
Black belt calls for ADCC to improve reffing after viral slam into wooden floor
An incident at a recent ADCC open event has sparked intense debate within the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community about referee standards and competitor safety. Video footage from the tournament shows a…
Giancarlo Bodoni: Learn to use athleticism to complement, not replace, technique—otherwise you’ll get outsmarted
ADCC gold medalist Giancarlo Bodoni has emerged as one of the most thoughtful voices in modern jiu-jitsu offering insights that extend far beyond his championship credentials. While many athletes focus…
Flograppling confirms ADCC 2026 will be in Poland, addresses speculations
The grappling world received major news this week as FloGrappling officially confirmed that the 2026 ADCC World Championships will take place in Kraków, Poland on September 12th and 13th. The…
Podcaster Claims ADCC Scheduled Around Athletes Needing ‘a Few More Cycles’
In a revealing segment from the MMA History Podcast, veteran MMA star and grappler Jeff Monson exposed concerning details about how PED use influenced major grappling competition scheduling decisions. During…