Yuri Simoes is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and MMA fighter from Rio de Janeiro. He is a two-time ADCC champion in different weight classes, winning gold in 2015 at -88kg and 2017 in the -99kg division. Born on June 18, 1990, Simoes trains under coach Caio Terra in San Jose, CA and represents Brasa CTA. He is four-time IBJJF World No-Gi champion, winning double gold in 2014 and 2016. In 2020 he made his professional MMA debut with ONE Championship.
Yuri Simoes Is Named Superfight Champion After Kaynan Duarte Sustains Injury At ADCC Worlds
Sep 13, 2026
Yuri Simoes defeated Kaynan Duarte in overtime in the Superfight at the 2026 ADCC World Championship in a match that ended with a shoulder injury for Duarte.
Kaynan Duarte Advances To 2026 ADCC Worlds Final With Third Submission
Sep 13, 2026
Kaynan Duarte continued his dominant run through the 2026 ADCC World Championships on Sunday, submitting Daniel Schuardt in the -99kg semifinals to advance to the championship match.
Before Kaynan Duarte Competes At The ADCC World Championships, Watch His 2024 Championship Run
Sep 11, 2026
Kaynan Duarte enters the 2026 ADCC World Championships as one of the most accomplished competitors in submission grappling.
Mat To Mat Coverage: Here's All The FloGrappling Preview Content You Need
Sep 10, 2026
The 2026 ADCC World Championships are almost here, bringing the world's top submission grapplers to Krakow, Poland, for one of the most anticipated events in combat sports.
No, Gordon Ryan Won't Be Competing At ADCC Poland: Here's What He's Been Up To In Retirement
Sep 10, 2026
No, Gordon Ryan will not be competing at 2026 ADCC Worlds.Here Are 5 Things To Know About The 2026 ADCC World Championship Superfight
Sep 8, 2026
The 2026 ADCC World Championships marks the return of the superfight, the decades-old match between two athletes in the elite of the elite of submission fighting that marks the end of the ADCC World Championship.
2022 ADCC World Championships: 5 Takeaways From Las Vegas
Sep 3, 2026
The 2022 ADCC World Championships brought the world's best submission grapplers to Las Vegas for a weekend filled with historic performances, major upsets and unforgettable finishes.
What I Learned From The Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Tournament of My Life
Sep 5, 2024
Just about two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of competing in one of the biggest BJJ tournaments of my life – the 2024 ADCC World Championships.
Watch Gordon Ryan Vs. Yuri Simoes At ADCC 2024
Aug 19, 2024
ADCC World Championships 2024 has now concluded and one thing is for sure.
What Time Is Gordon Ryan Vs. Yuri Simoes Super Fight At ADCC 2024?
Aug 18, 2024
Gordon Ryan, after going to war with Felipe Pena yesterday, has another Super Fight on the second and final day of ADCC World Championships 2024.
Yuri Simões sobre luta com Gordon no ADCC 2024: 'Ser o azarão me motiva'
Aug 10, 2024
A próxima edição do ADCC World Championship, agendada para os dias 17 e 18 de agosto em Las Vegas, traz uma série de atrações para os fãs que estarão presentes no T-Mobile Arena e os assinantes da FloGrappling em todo mundo. Com oito categorias de peso e dois absolutos, entre masculino e feminino, teremos também duas superlutas neste ano. Yuri Simões, atual campeão absoluto do evento, terá pela frente Gordon Ryan.
Every Athlete Invited To The 2024 ADCC World Championship
Jul 21, 2024
The 2024 ADCC World Championship is less than a year away and coming to Las Vegas in August 2024.
Gordon Ryan v Yuri Simoes: Breaking Down The Rivalry Ahead Of ADCC 2024
Jul 1, 2024
We are less than fifty days away from the ADCC Worlds and one of the crown jewels of the event will be the super fights. This year, the reigning super fight champion Gordon Ryan will be defending his title twice, against Yuri Simoes and Felipe Pena, in an unprecedented challenge. As Yuri, the 2022 Open Class Champion, prepares for this gargantuan task that could redefine his career, let's take a look back at the four meetings so far between Gordon and Yuri.
The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!
Oct 20, 2022
As the dust settles after the 2022 ADCC World Championships, ADCC has released the winners of their four prestigious awards given out at every ADCC Worlds. The awards are for best athlete, best takedown, best match and fastest submission.
Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024
Oct 10, 2022
Great news for the grappling world as Mo Jassim has been selected as the Head Organizer for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. This event will again be held in Las Vegas with a targeted date of September 2024, with trials kicking off at the East Coast Trials in November 2023.
