Marcelo Garcia explains why he chose to compete in the absolute division so often despite being one of the lightest grapplers to do so.

Marcelo Garcia is one of the biggest legends in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, with four ADCC world titles and five IBJJF world titles in his career. He is one of a tiny handful of grapplers to be inducted into both the ADCC and IBJJF Halls of Fame, and he’s renowned for his success in the absolute division despite being a lighter competitor.

Jits Magazine spoke to Marcelo about the toughest tests of his career and the reason he stepped away from competition in 2011, before discussing his scheduled return against Masakazu Imanari at ONE 170. Marcelo also opened up about his return to training after his battle with Cancer, and his recent experience of opening a brand new academy in Hawaii.

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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Does Marcelo prefer gi or no gi?
1:40 Other potential opponents
2:45 Marcelo in the absolute division
4:48 Marcelo’s toughest opponent
6:25 Why is Marcelo returning?
9:30 ONE contract with ADCC, IBJJF, & CJI potential
10:39 Marcelo’s thoughts on leglocks
14:11 Has Marcelo added new things to his game?
16:14 Marcelo’s favorite modern competitors
18:28 Returning to training
19:44 Marcelo’s academy in Hawaii
24:03 Thanks & signing off

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Controlled her from behind and dragged her out of the store by her wrists. Luckily someone intervened and she’s okay.

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Adele Fornarino recently opened up about competing against her good friend Brianna Ste-Marie in the opening round of the absolute division at ADCC 2024.

Adele Fornarino shares her thoughts on taking part in the first ever female ADCC superfight in 2026!

Adele Fornarino discusses the difference in her preparation and mindset for ADCC 2024, compared to ADCC 2022.

ADCC 2024 double champion Adele Fornarino explains the meaning behind ‘Daddy mentality’ and her nickname’s origins!

Adele Fornarino is the ADCC 2024 double champion, winning both the under 55kg and absolute divisions at the event. She’s the first Australian ADCC world champion and the first female absolute champion in 19 years. Adele is also the reigning Who’s Number One Strawweight world champion and has won several major IBJJF events. Jake O’Driscoll is her coach, and the head coach of Essence Jiu-Jitsu.

Jits Magazine spoke to Adele and Jake about their backgrounds in the sport, and their experiences of the Australian Jiu-Jitsu scene. We also discussed the coach and athlete relationship, along with each of their experiences training and coaching at ATOS. Adele broke down some of her historic run at ADCC 2024 and her plans for the future, including the first ever female ADCC superfight and a rematch with Ffion Davies.

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0:00 Introduction
0:22 Jake’s introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
1:32 Adele’s introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
2:24 Adele meeting Jake
4:00 The relationship with ATOS
10:11 Improving after ADCC 2022
12:26 Gi competition & making a return
15:18 First female ADCC Superfight Championship
16:06 Jake’s superfights in 2025
18:53 The Australian Jiu-Jitsu scene
21:23 Ffion Davies rematch
22:54 Mayssa Bastos at ADCC 2024
28:38 Brianna Ste-Marie at ADCC 2024
32:48 ADCC 2024 overall
35:14 Absolute division
36:13 Plans for the future
37:43 Becoming Who’s Number One champion
39:09 Jake sailing off into the sunset
43:39 Professionalism in Jiu-Jitsu
49:20 The origin of Daddy mentality
52:33 Thanks & signing off

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Pat Downey opens up about his opening round match against former UFC middleweight world champion Luke Rockhold in the opening round of the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) in 2024.

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Saturday morning arresting random people in Santa Monica using SafeWrap, and Sergio was sitting on his bike watching for hours without volunteering, so we had to approach him.

Turns out of all the people we arrested that morning, he was the most resistant. He wanted the $1,000 cash prize the most and really believed he could get out. In fact, when we transitioned into the lateral handcuffing procedure, he tried to rip away. Thankfully the crossover leg control of the SafeWrap System prevented him from going anywhere and we were able to handcuff him without further incident.

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