Marcelo Garcia named the toughest opponent he ever faced in his Jiu-Jitsu career, fellow legendary competitor Roger Gracie.

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

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

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.

Pat Downey breaks down a potential Jiu-Jitsu match with Nicky Rodriguez.

Pat Downey discusses his upcoming appearance at the IBJJF no gi world championship at blue belt, and his plans to rise up the BJJ ranks.

Pat Downey is an NCAA Division I All-American and a US Open National champion in wrestling before he transitioned to other combat sports. Pat is a Bellator MMA veteran and he has recently started to invest more time into his professional Jiu-Jitsu career, including an appearance at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. Pat is also currently preparing to compete at the IBJJF no gi world championship as a BJJ blue belt.

Jits Magazine spoke to Pat about his time in both wrestling and MMA, and whether he would ever return to either sport. We also broke down his appearance at the Craig Jones Invitational and how it felt to compete on such a big stage, along with his upcoming appearance at the IBJJF no gi world championship at blue belt. We spoke about his debut match against Gordon Ryan, his desire to face Nicky Rodriguez, and even his plans for the future with Polaris and other promotions.

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0:00 Introduction
0:24 IBJJF no gi world championship at blue belt
4:38 Debut against Gordon Ryan
7:04 Future matches at other promotions
10:38 Other wrestlers at no gi worlds
11:56 Returning to wrestling?
13:22 Returning to MMA?
15:45 The Craig Jones Invitational experience
19:19 Nicky Rodriguez
22:23 Other matches Pat wants
24:19 ADCC 2026
25:29 Coaching wrestling at Fight Sports
26:07 Thanks & signing off

Brianna Ste-Marie gives us some insight into the mental aspect of her grueling three-hour submission-only match against Hannah Sharp.

Brianna Ste-Marie talks about her experience competing under Combat Jiu-Jitsu rules at Medusa 1, and whether or not she would do it again.