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Adam Wardziński
BornAdam Wardziński
(1991-04-22) April 22, 1991 (age 35)
Poland
Weight91.5 kg (202 lb; 14.41 st)
DivisionAdult / Male / Black / Heavy
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamCheckmat
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alan “Finfou” do Nascimento
Years active2012-2025
Adam Wardziński
Medal record
Representing  Poland
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2025 California, USA-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2024 California, USA-94 kg
World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place2019 California, USA-91.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place2021 California, USAAbsolute
Bronze medal – third place2021 California, USA-91.5 kg
Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2023 Florida, USA-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2021 Florida, USA-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2019 California, USA-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2024 Florida, USA-94 kg
Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place2023 Texas, USA-91.5 kg
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2024 Paris, France-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2022 Rome, Italy-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2020 Lisbon, Portugal-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2022 Rome, ItalyAbsolute
Bronze medal – third place2018 Lisbon, Portugal-94 kg
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Bronze medal – third place2017 Rome, Italy-91.5 kg
Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2019 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour (Professional/Adult)
Gold medal – first place2021 Moscow, Russia-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2020 London, UK-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2019 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2019 Tokyo, Japan-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2023 Florida, USA-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2019 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2019 London, UK-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2017 California, USA-94 kg
Silver medal – second place2017 Tokyo, Japan-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2023 London, UK-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2022 London, UK-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 California, USA-94 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 London, UK-94 kg
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour (Masters)
Gold medal – first place2023 Florida, USA-94 kg
Gold medal – first place2023 London, UK-94 kg

Adam Wardziński (born April 22, 1991) is a Polish retired[1] Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner who is a 2-time IBJJF World Champion[2] and 2019 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion[3] in the adult men's black belt heavyweight division. He is the first ever European to achieve world titles in the men's competitions.[4] 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.

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[5]), among other titles.[6]

His nickname is "Megatron",[7] not to be confused with Megaton Dias.

Grappling career

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2020-2023

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Wardzinski represented Team Europe at Polaris Squads 2 on November 7, 2024.[8] He drew two matches and Team Europe won the event 9–0.[9] He then beat Rafael Lovato Jr. by decision in a superfight at Raw Grappling Championship 1 on November 14, 2021.[10] Wardzinski also won the heavyweight division of the IBJJF European Championship 2022.[11]

Wardzinski was then invited to compete in an absolute tournament at BJJ Stars 10: Battlefield on April 22, 2023.[12] He won his opening round match and lost in the quarter-final.[13] He then won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Denver Open on May 6, 2023.[14]

Wardzinski won a silver medal in the light-heavyweight division of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam - Miami on September 17, 2024.[15] He later won a gold medal at heavyweight in the IBJJF No Gi Pan Championship on October 1, 2024.[16]

Wardzinski then won gold medals in the super-heavyweight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Orange County Open on October 21, 2023.[17] 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.[18] He later won a silver medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF No Gi World Championship on December 9, 2023.[19]

2024 - First world title

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Wardzinski won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF European Championship on January 27, 2024.[20] 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.[21]

Wardzinski won both the heavyweight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Indianapolis Open on March 9, 2024.[22] He then won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Pan Championship on March 24, 2024.[23] Wardzinski won the heavyweight and absolute divisions at the IBJJF Denver Open on May 11, 2024.[24]

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.[25] He also won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF American National Championship 2024.[26] Wardzinski also won the super-heavyweight division at the IBJJF London Fall Open on October 12, 2024.[27]

Wardzinski competed in the heavyweight division of the second edition of The Crown on November 17, 2024.[28] He beat Matheus Spirandeli, Horlando Monteiro, and Gustavo Batista in order to win the title.[29]

Wardzinski won Male Grappler of the Year (Gi) at the Jits Magazine BJJ Awards 2024.[30]

Wardzinski won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF European Championship 2025.[31]

2025

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Wardzinski won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF European Championship 2025.[32] He then won a gold medal in the heavyweight division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2025.[33]

Wardzinski challenged Erich Munis for the absolute title at BJJ Stars 15 on April 26, 2025.[34] He lost the match on points.[35]

Wardzinski then won a second title in the heavyweight division at the IBJJF World Championship 2025,[36] becoming the first European to win an IBJJF grand slam and announcing his retirement immediately afterward.[37]

Instructor lineage

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Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Ricardo Vieira > Alan Finfou > Adam Wardziński

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Adam Wardzinski Retires At IBJJF Worlds 2025 After Winning Second Title". FLOGRAPPLING. June 1, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Adam Wardziński". BJJ Heroes. June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Results, World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2019". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Williams, Jackson. "Adam Wardzinski Becomes First European Male IBJJF World Champion". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Adam Wardziński
  7. ↑ Adam Wardziński Ataste BJJ
  8. ↑ Jones, Phil. "Team Europe Announced For Second Polaris Squads Event". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Polaris Squads 2: Live Results, Discussion and Play By Play". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "Raw Grappling 1 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  11. ↑ "IBJJF European Championships 2022 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  12. ↑ de Souza, Diogo. "BJJ Stars 10 Absolute Tournament Lineup Announced". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  13. ↑ "BJJ Stars 10: Battlefield Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  14. ↑ "Elite Grapplers Shine In IBJJF Denver Open 2023 Results". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  15. ↑ "Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tour – Miami 2023 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  16. ↑ "IBJJF No Gi Pan Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  17. ↑ "Tons Of Action Takes Place At IBJJF Orange County Open 2023". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  18. ↑ "ADCC Veterans Win Big At IBJJF Nashville Fall Open 2023". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  19. ↑ "IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2023 Full Preview". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  20. ↑ "IBJJF European Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "ADCC European, Middle-Eastern, And African Trials 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  22. ↑ "Exciting Matches Takes Place At IBJJF Indianapolis Open 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  23. ↑ "IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  24. ↑ "Exciting Matches All Round At IBJJF Denver Open 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  25. ↑ "IBJJF World Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  26. ↑ "IBJJF American National Championship 2024 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  27. ↑ "Top European Competitors Deliver Results At IBJJF London Fall Open 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  28. ↑ Blackett, Todd. "IBJJF Announce Heavyweight Lineup For The Crown 2024". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  29. ↑ "IBJJF: The Crown 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  30. ↑ "The Jits Magazine 2024 BJJ Awards". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  31. ↑ "IBJJF European Championship 2025 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  32. ↑ "IBJJF European Championship 2025 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  33. ↑ "IBJJF Pan Championship 2025 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  34. ↑ Jones, Phil. "Erich Munis To Defend Absolute Title Against Adam Wardzinski At BJJ Stars 15". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  35. ↑ "BJJ Stars 15 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  36. ↑ "IBJJF World Championship 2025 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  37. ↑ de Souza, Diogo. "Adam Wardzinski Retires After Becoming First European IBJJF Grand Slam Winner". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
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