ADCC 2018 North American East Coast Pro Trials

The "Olympic Trials" Of Grappling Are Here For 2018!

Competitors List Below!

This Saturday, November 3rd, the ADCC 2018 North American East Coast Pro Trials takes place in Bayville, NJ.  Competitors in the 66kg, 77kg, 88kg, 99kg, +99kg, are vying to qualify for the ADCC 2019 World Championships which will take place in Anaheim, CA on Sept. 28 and 29, 2019.  

In order to compete in these trials, competitors need to hold an original and valid passport of the same region.  In addition to this weekend’s trials, the ADCC European Trials have already taken place in October, 2018 in Bucharest, Romania, and the ADCC Asia &Oceania Trials will take place in December, 2018 in Kazakhstan.  There will also be additional trials leading up to the main event, including a North American West Coast Pro Trials.

ADCC European Trials Results

The Men’s results for the European Trials (Oct. 6, 2018) were: 66kg: Zaur Akhmedov (Team Abubakarova), 77kg: Ross Nicholls (Roger Gracie Academy) ,88kg: Adam Wardzinski (Checkmat International), 99kg: Perttu Tepponen (TJJK Tampere), +99kg: Eldar Rafigaev (Jungle BJJ)

Women results: -60kg: Maiju Suotama (Helsingin Paini-Miehet), +60kg: Yulia Vibe (Frontline Academy Oslo-HQ).

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East Coast Competitors List

This weekend’s trial promises to be thrilling as well-known and accomplished grapplers such as Nicky Ryan, Jon Calestine, Dustin Akbari, JZ Cavalcante, Tim Spriggs, and others compete for the prized spots in the main tournament.

The following is a complete list of all the registered competitors:

Professional | Male | -65.9kg

Competitor Name Team

Samson phommabout Absolute Mma

Eric Benson Grindhouse

Sam Faron 10th Planet

Jordan Holy The Darkside

Zach Green Gracie Humaita Philadelphia

Scott Dance District Martial Arts

Craig Feldman Pete the Greek’s Rio Jiu Jitsu

Logan Santos Creighton MMA

Robert Diggle Renzo Gracie Academy

Nathan Torres Warlord MMA

Aaron Phillips BJJ Revolution Team - Headkicks

Adam Fritz 10th Planet

Edwin " Junny " Ocasio Unity Jiu Jitsu

Mikey Zindler Grindhouse

Kenny Stewart Gracie JJ of Kentucky - Scott Smith

Cole Franson Tinguinha BJJ

Ari Elgort Charlottesville BJJ

Juan Rosales VRMA

Frank Rosenthal Renzo Gracie

Salvatore Guerriero American Top Team

Emilio Hernandez Zenith

Chris Drozd 10thPlanet

Brandon Gambucci Integracao Jiu Jitsu

marvin castelle 10th planet

Nicky Ryan Renzo Gracie

jason hayden tom deblass

Andrew tackett checkmat/austin

Anthony Christopher Ortiz Unity jiu jitsu

Ryan Jennerjohn Gracie Humaita Reno

Ricky Lule 10th planet Oceanside

Ethan Crelinsten Tristar/Renzo Gracie

Luis Quinones 10th Planet HQ

Jonathan Calestine Bancho mma

Gabriel Peryam Straight Blast Gym

John Battle McHugh BJJ

Andy Gomez Brazilian Top Team

Sean Applegate 10th planet

John Vena Sheridan Bjj

Dennis PresseyJr Atos

Rey De Leon 10th Planet NYC

Chris Martin Team Balance

Damon Morgan Unified Jiu-Jitsu

zachary maslany 10th planet

Jimmy Santiago Animals mma

Adam Benayoun Fifty/50 Jiu Jitsu

Jose Rodriguez Unity Jiu Jitsu

Keith Krikorian 10th Planet Fullerton

Kade Ruotolo Atos HQ

Tye Ruotolo Atos HQ

Timothy McNamara Bancho MMA

Pedro Serrano Gracie Barra

Robert Santos Xtreme

miles williams team mannon

Tom Scala Leverage BJJ / DeBlass BJJ

Gabriel Tejada 10th Planet Bethlehem

Rodrigo Goncales OpenMat MMA

Fabian Ramirez Serra BJJ / Shire BJJ

Kevin Munoz Christian Carvalho BJJ

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Professional | Male | -76.9kg

Competitor Name Team

William Grundhauser Grindhouse

Werther Marciales RKBJJ

William Tackett Checkmat

Isaac Moreno Heroes Martial Arts

Desmond McDonald Team Balance

Renan Borges New England United BJJ

Caleb McAllister Team RAM/Pedro Sauer

Sean Yadimarco Savarese bjj

Raphael Dijk 99/1 BJJ

Derek Manuel 4oz MMA (Houston)

Stephan Gristina Renzo Gracie Elite Hoboken

Dustin Akbari Team Alpha Make

David Garmo Detroit Jiu Jitsu

Pete Shoemaker Precision Jiu Jitsu

Lukasz Kramarski Bonsai USA

Michael Whalon Brazilian Top Team

Calon Eskeli-sabino Esaki Jiu-Jitsu

Jason Olcott Carlos Henrique BJJ

Albruce Touaev Brunswick BJJ/Renzo Gracie Academy NYC

Kobie Roland Sheridan Bjj

Steven C. Lorenzo Heroes Martial Arts

David DellaRocca Long Island MMA

Emanuel carey Indiana Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy/ team James Clingerman

Stanley Rosa Bronx Martial Arts Academy

Merlín Ramos Rabjj

Patrick Spano Gracie Tampa HQ

Enrique Galarza Silver Fox BJJ

Kevin Berbrich 10th Planet Freaks

David Zamora 10th Planet Oceanside

Warren Stout Renzo Gracie

Nicholas Ronan Renzo Gracie Academy

Chase Hannah 10th Planet Atlanta

Khalil Fadlallah Detroit Jiu Jitsu

Daniel Seth Davis Openmat Mixed Martial Arts

Lucas Wilhan Gracie Barra Montreal

Gesias JZ Cavalcante Fight Sports / JZ MMA

Alan Sanchez 10th Planet San Mateo

Garret Lavaggi Pinelands BJJ/Tom DeBlass

Chad Hardy Team Shawn Hammonds

Stephen Simms Nova Unaio

Nick Manela Gracie Barra

Jaylen Jones NEU

Philip Paynter Checkmat

Michael Arrieta GFTeam

Jeffrey Cummings Soul Fighters-Tallahassee

Daniel Maira Marcelo Garcia Academy

Ian Weingaertner Mid-Shore Martial Arts/RMNU

James Partridge Brothers Jiu Jitsu

Jeremiah Vance ?

Connor Dibler Triton Fight Center

Sebastian rodriguez Unity Jiu Jitsu

Andrew Hooper Renzo Gracie Academy

Jason Rau SERRA BJJ

Pierre-Olivier Leclerc Tristar / RGA

Johnatan Viera Masterskya

Dante Muschamp CheckMat NYC

PJ barch 10th planet

Dennis Sesonsky Leverage BJJ

Nick Fiore Renzo Gracie NH

Andrew Racine Gracie Barra Montreal

Andrew Kochel SAS Team USA/ Valley JJ

Jonathan Satava Alliance Marcelo Garcia

Charles Felix Rufolo Ocean County BJJ

Matthew Messer Moreno/VRMA

Ryan Gilligan New England United

Jaan Hasan Marcelo Garcia Academy

Trent Seelig Gracie New Jersey

Zach Shiomos Hellfish MMA

Scott Perry Unity Jiu Jitsu

Chris Bower Vicente Junior Team

Luke Shiomos Hellfish mma

Joe Baik Training Grounds

Steven Ramos Essential BJJ

Steven S. Barrere N/A

Joshua Bacallao CJJA

Mark Aguirre OCBJJ

Christopher Orozco Travis Moore BJJ

Professional | Male | -87.9kg

Competitor Name Team

Jamie Ibanez LX Jiu Jitsu

Adam Bradley Atos Jiu-Jitsu

William Johnson Sub Force

Joe Dierkhising Darkside

Sean McCleary Devine Jiu-Jitsu

Cory Nazworth Gracie Humatia

Matthew secor MSBJJ

Kody Steele Checkmat

Vince Barbosa Renzo Gracie Academy Reno

Drew Dyer Baret Submissions

Fro Como Atos

Dale T Morris Vamos BJJ

Anton Berzin Balance studios

Roberto Jimenez Allanice BJJ Las Vegas

Carsten Carlsen Renzo Gracie Portland

Kevin Williams Renato Tavares bjj

Blaine M McLean Team ROC

Adam Dunkel Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Jake McDonald Jake McDonald

matt arroyo Gracie Tampa

Nicholas Greene Ralph Gracie

Matthew Clark Unity Jiu Jitsu

Antonio Zuazo baret submissons

Adrian Benavides Vagner Rocha Martial Arts/ Fight Sports

Dan Rinaldi Savarese BJJ

Johnny Boswell Team Vicente jr

Matthew Tesla Renzo Gracie

Joshua Lee Bowlin Gracie Barra

Chris Dempsey Mat Factory

chinnonye okafor Alliance Marcelo Garcia

Tanner Hall Stout Training Pittsburgh - Team Renzo Gracie

Billy Edelen Derby City MMA

Alec Baulding Alliance BJJ

Wes Levine 10th Planet Orange County

Josh Williams Doshers fitness

Paul Barboille Balance stidio

Dominic Tabita Balance

Ezra Lenon Cavalo bjj

Nick Schrock Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu

Matthew Martinez ECUBJJ

Brian Nielson MMA Institute

Lane Pletan Grindhouse

Hunter Colvin Triton Fight Center

Eric Koval Alliance

Michael Rakshan Renzo Gracie Academy

Christian Banghart Big Brothers

Donald Marcelin TriStar gym/rga

Rich Nemeth Scorpion Submission Fighting

Corey Guitard 10th planet montreal

Ilan Marhasin Renzo Gracie fight Academy

Christopher Ryan Quinn ITC

Samuel Barbosa 10th Planet Jacksonville

Michael Fortin-Demers Tristar

Kyle Boehm 10th planet jiu jitsu

Jeremy Piaser Team Renegade

Travis Oyler Team Mannon

Sergio Vilas Njmma

Louis Pascal Riel Manchester BJJ

Brian Anyanwu Renzo Gracie

Brian gill Marcelo Garcia Academy

Jordan Lutsky Soul Fighters

Ioannis Narlidis Toronto Top Team

Tyler Roberts Renzo Gracie MMA Academy Middletown NY

James Brasco Combat Club

Jeremy Tyler Titan Athletics

Dan Martinez Gracie PAC

Professional | Male | -98.9kg

Competitor Name Team

Cora Talamoni Legacy Jiu Jitsu x Ares BJJ

Devhonte Johnson Unity Jiu Jitsu

Philip Archer Vamos BJJ

Nicholas Haas Zenith BJJ

Norm Gagnon Team Balance

Timothy-Michael Spriggs Lloyd Irvin

Nicholas Branko Busick Armezzani Jiu Jitsu

Ryan Parker Ares BJJ

Corbin Crisp Omar French BJJ

William James Vincent Magic BJJ (Combat Base)

Lawrence Trotter Team Lutter

Kevin Gallagher Gracie Tampa South

Paul Kazarian Workshop

Jae Peirce McIntosh No Limit Jiu Jitsu

Daniel O'Brien Triad martial arts

Daniel McGuire JGMMA/SAS team

Mario Gonzalez Brasa CTA

Nicholas Albin Derby City MMA

Anthony Leal Renzo Gracie Reno

Leon E. Jackson III RABJJ

Casey Hellenberg Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu

Nicholas Navarro The Jiu-Jitsu Mill

Calvin Tacey OCBJJ

Charles Tsakh Alliance Marcelo Garcia

Marc Brewer University of Grappling

Brenton Belzun Openmat

Alec Hooben Finisher's MMA

Eliot Kelly Yemaso

James Donohue Gracie Farmington Valley

Fernando Leonor Silver Fox BJJ

Ethan McClellan Triad Martial Arts

Frisco DeLeon Gracie Barra El Paso

Dylan Smith Gracie Fishhawk

christian simmerling silver fox

Jason Ratchford Pride Lands BJJ

Alexander Moreno Allstar BJJ

Jon Cobb Excel BJJ

Will Schlucter TAC Team

Jean-Sebastien Dionne Roy Tristar Gym

Professional | Male | +99kg

Competitor Name Team

Edward McCay OCBJJ

Andrew Kimler Texas Punishment Crew

Jeff owen Team lutter

Nicholas Caggia Kdojo

Brian Sheehan Elevated Studios (Team Balance)

Jimmy Lugo Full contact fight academy

Leonard A Miller Kings MMA

Je'Quan Williamson Ares BJJ

Nick Rodriguez South Jersey BJJ

Riley McCormick No Limit Starkville

Aaron Tex Johnson Unity Jiu-Jitsu

Hudson Taylor Alliance - Marcelo Garcia Academy

joseph merwin zenith

Billy Brown Titan Athletics

Ricky Kolmel Renzo Gracie Middletown NY

Kenny Holland OCBJJ

Michael Deeb Kore BJJ

Andrew Tevay Gracie A-1

 

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