Read about the historic victory of 17-year-old blue belt Dorian Olivarez at the Combat Jiu-Jitsu Bantamweight World Championship 2023. Witness the thrilling matches and surprising outcomes of this stacked lineup of CJJ champions and elite competitors.
17-Year-Old Blue Belt Makes History at Combat Jiu-Jitsu Bantamweight World Championship 2023
The Combat Jiu-Jitsu Bantamweight World Championship 2023 took place on July 30th, 2023 and showcased some of the most talented fighters in the sport. The event was filled with thrilling moments and surprising outcomes, but it was a 17-year-old blue belt named Dorian Olivarez who stole the show.
Olivarez, representing B-Team Jiu-Jitsu, proved that age is just a number as he dominated his opponents with an incredible display of skill and determination. He submitted his first two opponents in dominant fashion and faced off against Richard Alarcon, a former CJJ world champion, in the semi-finals. After a tough back-and-forth match, Olivarez emerged victorious in EBI overtime.
In the final, Olivarez went head-to-head with Zack Schneider, who had also put on an impressive performance throughout the tournament. However, Olivarez’s relentless pace and submission skills proved to be too much for Schneider to handle. Olivarez secured a rear-naked choke to claim the title and make history as the youngest champion in the Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Championship.
The Combat Jiu-Jitsu Bantamweight World Championship 2023 featured a stacked lineup of CJJ champions and elite competitors. One standout performer was Joe Kai, who defeated Lucas Canto via submission with a heel hook in a thrilling superfight. Mando Gutierrez also impressed with a submission victory over Chris Crawford using an arm-triangle choke.
Here are the full results of the event:
| Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Alarcon | Hunter Clagett | Submission – Rear-naked Choke |
| David Weintraub | Geoff Real | Submission – Armbar |
| Yuki Takahashi | Lucas Canto | Submission – Rear-naked Choke in EBI Overtime |
| Dorian Olivarez | Manuel Priego | Submission – Rear-naked Choke |
| Manny Vazquez | Joseph Morales | Submission – Dead Orchard |
| Gabriel Austin Daffron | Sam Micale | Submission – Heel Hook |
| Suraj Budhram | Marcelo Cohen | Submission – Straight-ankle Lock |
| Zack Schneider | Isaac Cordova | Submission – Rear-naked Choke in EBI Overtime |
In the quarter-finals, Richard Alarcon defeated David Weintraub with an armbar submission, while Dorian Olivarez secured a rear-naked choke victory over Yuki Takahashi. Gabriel Austin Daffron and Zack Schneider also advanced to the semi-finals with submission wins in EBI overtime.
In the semi-finals, Olivarez continued his impressive run by defeating Richard Alarcon with a rear-naked choke in EBI overtime. Schneider joined him in the final by submitting Gabriel Austin Daffron with a rear-naked choke in EBI overtime.
The full event replay of the Combat Jiu-Jitsu Bantamweight World Championship 2023 is available to watch on UFC Fight Pass. Don’t miss the chance to witness the incredible performances and historic moments from this unforgettable tournament.
