Out of action for almost a year and a half, Tim
Spriggs will return in September to compete in the +99kg (218lb) division at
the ADCC World Championship in Espoo, Finland.
The Team Lloyd Irvin black belt takes the final invite
in the division, which includes notable names such as 2015 champion Orlando
Sanchez, past champs Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu, Vinny Magalhaes, and
Jeff Monson, and of course Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida.
The 25-year-old Spriggs had considerable success as
colored belt, but his main achievement was in 2015 when he was crowned Five
No-Gi Super League champion, beating Yuri Simoes, Bruno Bastos, and Lucas Rocha
in the same day.
Spriggs dropped off the radar after 2016 Pans, and his
absence drew questions from fans and industry insiders. The black belt took to
Instagram a few weeks ago to explain that he had taken time out to reevaluate
his perspective and rediscover his fire for competition.
Spriggs joins TLI teammates DJ Jackson (-77kg) and
Mahamed Aly (-99kg) among the entries at ADCC Worlds.
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