John Combs is a professional grappler and black belt under Amal Easton. Combs was born on April 7, 1991 and raised in California. He rose to prominence representing Easton BJJ out of Boulder, CO. Part of the Renzo Gracie network, he teaches and trains at Studio 84 AJJ & MMA in Cream Ridge, New Jersey. Combs is an ADCC West Coast Trials winner and IBJJF American No-Gi Nationals champion. He is known for his signature guillotine attack, nicknamed "the Combatine". He competes in the middleweight division (181.6lbs).
Andy, Gracie, Grippo, Ceconi e Clay são destaques no Mundial Sem Kimono
Dec 14, 2022
O último dia do Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu Sem Kimono de 2022, realizado neste domingo, 11 de dezembro, reservou para os fãs de jiu-jitsu fortes emoções, e o público de Anaheim, na Califórnia, esteve inflamado para acompanhar o evento que ficará na memória.
Top ADCC Trials Performers Coming To The ADCC Las Vegas Open
Sep 14, 2022
Tomorrow’s ADCC Las Vegas Open will feature more than 100 divisions spanning from kids, teens and masters to the adult pro divisions. It will be a great opportunity for athletes of all ages to experience the unique ruleset of ADCC; and for current and aspiring pros hoping to earn a spot in a future ADCC World Championship, that experience will be invaluable.
PJ Barch Submits 4 Opponents To Collect $5k Prize At Sub Only Series VII
Jul 25, 2022
On Saturday in Hollywood, CA, the seventh edition of Submission-Only Series featured a 16-man EBI-rules welterweight bracket for a $5,000 cash prize. PJ Barch won the bracket with four consecutive submissions, including victories over division favorites John Combs and Chris Wojcik.
Weekend Watch Guide: Rise, CSC & Sub Only Series Today
Jul 23, 2022
Some of the world’s most promising grapplers will take various stages this weekend, as three July 23 events will feature several ranked grapplers.
Bracket Breakdown | See The Day 2 Favorites At ADCC West Coast Trials
Apr 3, 2022
More than 1,000 competitors have been shaved down to just 160. With the first day of the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials wrapped up, the final brackets are set for the final day of competition.
Live Updates & Results | 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials
Apr 2, 2022
With eight mats, more than 1,000 competitors, and hundreds of grappling all stars, it's nearly impossible to stay on top of all the action from the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials.
Early Look: The Biggest Names in for ADCC 2022 West Coast Trials
Mar 7, 2022
The 2022 ADCC West Coast Trial is the last chance for athletes hailing from North and Central America to qualify for the ADCC World Championships. Trials winners will earn one of the coveted places in September’s mega event, and a record-breaking number of people have signed up for a chance to compete in the biggest event of the year.
Grappling Bulletin: Worlds is Two Weeks Away, And It Could Be The Best Ever
Nov 22, 2021
The countdown is almost over– we are mere weeks away from the most anticipated jiu-jitsu event of the year. The IBJJF World Championships has not taken place since June of 2019, and there is a palpable sensation of excitement among fans and athletes as we draw closer to the tournament.
Live Updates & Results | ADCC North American Trials Day 1
Nov 6, 2021
The 1st North American ADCC Trials are underway. With nearly 800 competitors registered for the event, this is the largest event in the history of the ADCC trials. The two-day event has massive stakes: each of the five male winners will earn an invitation to the 2022 ADCC World Championships, while both female winners will get a free trip to the 2nd North American Trials.
How Winning ADCC North American Trials is A Step Toward Stardom
Nov 5, 2021
Everybody knows how tough it is to get into ADCC. The biggest and most prestigious no-gi event in the world, participation is limited to an exclusive few who qualify one of three ways. First, podium finishers get invited back. Second, a handful of invites are reserved for standout names from the world of grappling, with only elite caliber athletes getting the call.
Grappling Bulletin: Stars Will Be Born This Weekend At ADCC Trials
Nov 1, 2021
The 1st North American ADCC Trials, which is one of seven trials leading to the ADCC 2022 World Championships, is set to take place this weekend. It’s a record setting event, with the most registered athletes in the history of the ADCC Trials.
Six Of The Biggest Stars Returning To The East Coast Trials At 77 kg
Oct 27, 2021
More than 200 athletes are registered for the 77 kg division at the 2021 North American ADCC Trials, making it one of the deepest brackets in trials history.
Black Belt Updates & Results: 2021 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championships
May 15, 2021
The IBJJF 2021 Pan No-Gi Championships is underway. The black belt divisions begin at 10:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 15, and run all day long. We'll be updating the biggest news and most important results, and linking to the most exciting matches on this page all day. Keep this page refreshed throughout the day to remain up to date.
2021 No-Gi Pans: Must Watch Early Round Matches
May 13, 2021
The 2021 No-Gi Pan Championships kick off on Saturday, May 15. The divisions are loaded with some of the biggest names in grappling. And this year, there's a new wrinkle in place; heel hooks and reaping are legal for black belts. New faces have come out in droves, and we could see the crowning of some first-time IBJJF No-Gi Pans champions. But those new faces will still have to get through some of the best in the world.
Andrew Wiltse Could Find Three Rematches In Try For Second No-Gi Pans Gold
May 11, 2021
Andrew Wiltse had a relatively seamless ascent to his first black belt title, earning No-Gi Pans gold in 2020, winning his first two matches by points before winning a third via penalty. He didn’t give up a point in three matches, but the returning champ is unlikely to have such an easy route to the top in the medium heavyweight bracket in this go-around.
