Adam Wardziński is the 2024 IBJJF World Champion[1] and 2019 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion[2] in the adult men's black belt heavyweight division, the first ever European to achieve world titles in the men's competitions.[3] In the gi, he is the only non-Brazilian to win in the heavy (94kg) weight class apart from Robert Drysdale's win in 2005.
| Adam Wardziński | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adam Wardziński April 22, 1991 Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Weight | 91.5 kg (202 lb; 14.41 st) |
| Division | Adult / Male / Black / Heavy |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Team | Checkmat |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alan Finfou |
Wardziński is also the winner of the IBJJF Pan Championship (2023), IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship (2023), IBJJF European Championship (2024, 2022), and AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro (2020[4]), among other titles.[5]
His nickname is "Megatron",[6] not to be confused with Megaton Dias.
Grappling career
edit2020-2023
editWardzinski represented Team Europe at Polaris Squads 2 on November 7, 2024.[7] He drew two matches and Team Europe won the event 9-0.[8] He then beat Rafael Lovato Jr. by decision in a superfight at Raw Grappling Championship 1 on November 14, 2021.[9] Wardzinski also won the heavyweight division of the IBJJF European Championship 2022.[10]
Wardzinski was then invited to compete in an absolute tournament at BJJ Stars 10: Battlefield on April 22, 2023.[11] He won his opening round match and lost in the quarter-final.[12] He then won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Denver Open on May 6, 2023.[13]
Wardzinski won a silver medal in the light-heavyweight division of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam - Miami on September 17, 2024.[14] He later won a gold medal at heavyweight in the IBJJF No Gi Pan Championship on October 1, 2024.[15]
Wardzinski then won gold medals in the super-heavyweight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Orange County Open on October 21, 2023.[16] He also won gold medals in the super-heavyweight and absolute gi divisions, along with a silver medal in the super-heavyweight no gi division, at the IBJJF Nashville Fall Open on November 12, 2023.[17] He later won a silver medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF No Gi World Championship on December 9, 2023.[18]
2024 onwards
editWardzinski won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF European Championship on January 27, 2024.[19] He then competed at the ADCC European, Middle-eastern, and African Trials on February 17, 2024, where he won a bronze medal at under 88kg.[20]
Wardzinski won both the heavyweight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Indianapolis Open on March 9, 2024.[21] He then won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Pan Championship on March 24, 2024.[22] Wardzinski won the heavyweight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Denver Open on May 11, 2024.[23]
Wardzinski then won a gold medal at the IBJJF World Championship on June 2, 2024, becoming the first European man to do so at black belt.[24] He also won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF American National Championship 2024.[25] Wardzinski also won the super-heavyweight division at the IBJJF London Fall Open on October 12, 2024.[26]
Wardzinski is due to compete in the heavyweight division of the second edition of The Crown on November 17, 2024.[27]
Instructor lineage
editCarlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Ricardo Vieira > Alan Finfou > Adam Wardziński
References
edit- ^ "Results, World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. June 2, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Results, World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2019". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Jackson. "Adam Wardzinski Becomes First European Male IBJJF World Champion". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Awards Hall". Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro. Retrieved October 5, 2024. Note: The 2020 AJP World Championship was postponed to April 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ^ Adam Wardziński
- ^ Adam Wardziński Ataste BJJ
- ^ Jones, Phil. "Team Europe Announced For Second Polaris Squads Event". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Polaris Squads 2: Live Results, Discussion and Play By Play". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Raw Grappling 1 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF European Championships 2022 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ de Souza, Diogo. "BJJ Stars 10 Absolute Tournament Lineup Announced". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "BJJ Stars 10: Battlefield Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Elite Grapplers Shine In IBJJF Denver Open 2023 Results". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour – Miami 2023 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF No Gi Pan Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Tons Of Action Takes Place At IBJJF Orange County Open 2023". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "ADCC Veterans Win Big At IBJJF Nashville Fall Open 2023". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2023 Full Preview". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF European Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "ADCC European, Middle-Eastern, And African Trials 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Exciting Matches Takes Place At IBJJF Indianapolis Open 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Exciting Matches All Round At IBJJF Denver Open 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF World Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "IBJJF American National Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Top European Competitors Deliver Results At IBJJF London Fall Open 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Blackett, Todd. "IBJJF Announce Heavyweight Lineup For The Crown 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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