Cole Abate (born November 16, 2004) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi and no-gi competitor based out of Costa Mesa, CA. He trains under Gui Mendes and represents the Art Of Jiu-Jitsu team. In 2021 he won the ADCC 1st North American Trials at the age of 16.
Cole Abate To Make IBJJ Black Belt IBJJF Debut At IBJJF GP
Aug 7, 2023
After years of dominating in the colored belt divisions, Cole Abate is finally set to make his IBJJF black belt debut on September 1st at the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix when he takes on Eduardo Granzotto in a super-fight. The announcement marks both lightweight athletes' first match at black belt in the IBJJF.AOJ Star Cole Abate Promoted To Black Belt At IBJJF Asian Open
Jul 9, 2023
Cole Abate is AOJ's newest black belt, with the colored belt star receiving the promotion at the IBJJF Asian Championships in Nagoya, Japan. Cole's short brown belt campaign included a 2023 IBJJF World Championship, and the ADCC trials winner is widely regarded as one of the best young prospects in any division.Rookies, Recruits, and Veterans: AOJ's Black Belt Pans Squad
Mar 21, 2023
Art Of Jiu-Jitsu has one of the strongest competition teams in gi jiu-jitsu, and this year’s team at Pans is one of their largest yet. While AOJ has been deep for years at the colored belt ranks, its black belt squad is now formidable across several weight categories. AOJ's black belt Pans squad features homegrown rookie talent, established veterans in the AOJ backbone, and a few new recruits hopeful to contribute to the Costa Mesa team's success.Road To Gold: Cole Abate Secures Purple Lightweight Gold At Euros
Jan 25, 2023
Cole Abate of AOJ came in as the #2 ranked Men's Lightweight Purple Belt and had a near perfect submission rate taking Gold in the division. In four out of his six matches, Cole was able to control his opponent's back and utilize their collars to submit. Here is a match-by-match breakdown of Cole Abate's Purple Belt Gold medal run at the IBJJF 2023 European Championships:All Access: Cole Abate's Last Tournament At Purple Belt
Jan 25, 2023
Watch Cole Abate's entire run at the 2023 IBJJF European Championship!Couch, Crelinsten, Griffith & Chen Secure Submissions At Tezos WNO
Nov 13, 2022
The submission specialists were out in full force at Tezos WNO: Ste-Marie vs Bastos presented by Fat Tire. Half of the eight matches on the card in Frisco, TX on November 11 ended in submission, and each of them within ten minutes.Live Updates & Results | Tezos WNO: Ste-Marie vs Bastos
Nov 12, 2022
The athletes are weighed in, and the mats are down in Frisco, TX for Tezos WNO: Ste-Marie presented by Fat Tire. The final Tezos WNO card of the season is loaded from top to bottom with some of the most explosive and unpredictable athletes in grappling. Tune in to watch all the action, and follow along with this article all evening for real time updates, analysis, results and more!Damien Anderson Steps In To Replace Josh Cisneros At WNO
Nov 7, 2022
It's time to face the pain: Josh Cisneros is injured and out of his match No. 6 ranked 145lber Cole Abate due to injury. Yes, we know that stings.Betting Lines Released For Tezos WNO: Ste-Marie vs Bastos
Nov 7, 2022
The card has been shuffled and shuffled again; but now it’s fight week, and the betting lines are official for Tezos WNO: Ste-Marie vs Bastos presented by Fat Tire.Mayssa Bastos & Brianna Ste-Marie Move To Headline WNO Nov. 11
Nov 2, 2022
The headline bout between WNO heavyweight Champ Pedro Marinho and ADCC 2022 88kg Champion Giancarlo Bodoni has been canceled due to injury, paving the way for Brianna Ste-Marie and Mayssa Bastos to become the main event of the evening.Marinho To Put Light Heavyweight Strap On The Line vs Bodoni At Tezos WNO
Oct 13, 2022
Update: the main event title fight has been postponed, as both athletes have incurred injuries. Mayssa Bastos vs Brianna Ste-Marie is the new main event. For further info about the changes to the card, click here.Live Updates & Results | 2022 ADCC World Championships
Sep 17, 2022
After three years of waiting, the 2022 ADCC World Championships are upon us. Live from Las Vegas, Nevada at the Thomas and Mack Center, a chance at making history beckons for the 96 athletes who have ventured from around the into the Mojave Desert. Follow along here for updates on finals action!Dig In! The ADCC Bracket Breakdown Is Here!
Sep 17, 2022
All 97 athletes have weighted in. All seven brackets have been drawn and certified. ADCC is here! See each of the brackets, review the top four seeds, and celebrate several incredible first round matches promised by the brackets below!The Ultimate Guide To ADCC 2022 | Everything You Need To Know
Sep 16, 2022
After three years of anticipation, the biggest submission wrestling event ever has arrived. The 2022 ADCC World Championships goes down in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept 18, after a long season of preparation, qualification and grueling training.The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship
Sep 14, 2022
We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.