ADCC champion goes to ATT and prepares transition to MMA

Rudolph Vieira (photo) was one of the champions of the last ADCC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Since its beginnings, with the titles of Royce gracie In three of the first four editions of the UFC, MMA has been populated by the main names in jiu-jitsu and grappling. Now it's the Brazilian's turn Rudolph Vieira, one of the biggest names in the gentle art today, prepares his transition to mixed martial arts.

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To achieve this, Rodolfo will train from next year at American Top Team, a team founded by disciples of Carlson Gracie, and home to several big names in MMA today, including the current UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler.

“I'm going to Japan at the beginning of December, and then I'll be back in Brazil for surgery. I have already spoken with master Ricardo Libório, and at the end of February 2016 I will be heading to Florida to start my full-time MMA training with my new team, American Top Team. I've only heard good things about Dan Lambert and ATT. The reason I chose ATT is because I know I will have all the support and tools I need to achieve my goals. I am very excited for this new chapter in my career. I will dedicate all my time and energy to also be a champion in MMA”, said Rodolfo, in an interview with the “Tatame” magazine website.

At 26, Rudolph Vieira He holds several world and Pan-American titles in kimono jiu-jitsu. Furthermore, the “Black Belt Hunter”, as he is known, was the champion of the 2015 edition of the ADCC (the main black belt competition). grapple of the planet) in the category up to 99 kg.