HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP MARCOS ANDREW NAVARRO LEADS GOD'S GLADIATORS into ADCC Los Angeles open!

Los Angeles, CA — The "Olympics of Grappling" arrives at the Fairplex this week with a team built for the finish. Marcos Andrew Navarro, the undefeated professional heavyweight boxer and four-time NAGA World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, is officially leading his God’s Gladiators crew into the ADCC Los Angeles Open this Friday, April 17, 2026 live on Flograppling.

The ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship is an international submission grappling competition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). ADCC is considered one of the most prestigious No-Gi submission grappling tournaments in the world, and is commonly referred to as The Olympics of Grappling.

Navarro’s reputation as a "submission fighter" is a documented 15-year legacy. His viral YouTube videos, “Aggressive match at Grapplers Quest,” has nearly 26,000 views, showcasing the high-pressure style that preceded his four major world titles. Today, that same aggressive blueprint is being passed to a new generation of hybrid athletes.

"We aren’t here to take part; we are here to take over," says Navarro, echoing the famous words of Conor McGregor. "This style was built for ADCC ,We don't just grapple ,we hunt for that win ." Said Navarro.

Leading the charge is Levi Robles, an athlete whose game was forged in the specialized freestyle wrestling system taught by Navarro. This technical foundation has already propelled Robles to major success in the world of submission fighting at only 17 years old.

Robles dominated the San Diego Grappling Championships with a win and Los Angeles events to capture NAGA Championship Belts, using a combination of smooth submission shots and freestyle-type slams. Robles established his elite status by placing 4th in the Nation at the USA Wrestling California Beach Nationals in Huntington Beach, handing the eventual national champion his only loss till this day.

Robles's submission style is perfect for the ADCC ruleset, which rewards the explosive takedowns and relentless submission hunting that define the God's Gladiators squad. "I once heard a coach say Levi is not good, after hearing that I stayed quiet and when Levi came and ask for help i didnt turn the kid down, we as coaches are here in our community's to make a difference, that kid that came asking for help, now He is on his way to one of the biggest organizations events in the world The Los Angeles Adcc championships in submission grappling "said Navarro. Lets cheer on and support our local Imperial valley kid! Watch live on flograppling. As seen on FIGHT.TV 🔥