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Elijah Dorsey is a professional jiu-jitsu athlete and a black belt under Lloyd Irvin who worked extensively with Donald Achnick and represents Team Lloyd Irvin (TLI) in the sport’s global circuit. Dorsey became widely recognized as one of grappling’s hottest prospects during his colored belt career when he conquered numerous titles in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s (IBJJF) league, including World and Pan American gold medals.

Elijah Dorsey Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Elijah Amir Dorsey

Nickname: Elijah is often labeled as “Big Breakfast” a tag he also uses across his social media platforms. The name derived from his insatiable appetite and for being known to finish other people’s meals after finishing his own.

Lineage:  Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > J. Pereira > Leo Dalla > Lloyd Irvin > Elijah Dorsey

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF European Championship (2024)
  • 1st Place ADCC East Coast Trials (2023)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Championship (2023)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021 / 2022 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2019 purple)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2022 brown)

Main Achievements (Juvenile):

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2017* / 2018**)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018*)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2018)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2017)

Favorite Position/Technique: Well Rounded

Weight Division: Peso Leve (76,00 kg / 168.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Team Lloyd Irvin

Elijah Dorsey Biography

Elijah Dorsey was born on September 9, 2001, in Annapolis, MD, USA, but grew up in neighboring Upper Marlboro.

During his formative years, Dorsey was incredibly active in the local competitive sports scene, playing football, baseball, basketball, and track racing throughout his scholastic career. It was also during his early age that Elijah began his martial arts career with his first steps being taken at a Summer camp at the age of 6.

At the Summer camp mentioned above, Dorsey was introduced to Muay Thai and a few self-defense concepts. This first experience with combat disciplines led the young Maryland native to continue his martial arts training at Team Lloyd Irvin’s training center, where he worked through the academy’s kids program, finally joining Donald Achnick‘s jiu-jitsu class at the age of 7.

After his first taste of jiu-jitsu, young Elijah became hooked on the sport, gradually becoming one of the top colored belt athletes in jiu-jitsu under Achnick’s and Lloyd Irvin‘s tutelage.

Interestingly, when addressing his choice to follow the professional path at the age of 19 for BJJ Heroes, Elijah said of the reasoning behind his career option: “the COVID pandemic was probably the main thing that propelled me to want to become a pro. It gave me time to reflect on what I want to do for my life and helped me realize what I absolutely love to do”. His performances on the mat led Dorsey’s coaches to promote him to black belt in June 2022.

Elijah Dorsey Grappling Record

59 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    29 (49%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (10%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    20 (34%)
  • BY DECISION
    4 (7%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

20 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Armbar
30
6
#86e620
Choke from back
15
3
#5AD3D1
Shoulder lock
10
2
#d1212a
Reverse triangle
10
2
#fad11b
Toe hold
10
2
#f58822
RNC
10
2
#224aba
Triangle
5
1
#ff9124
Arm in Ezekiel
5
1
#bf1f6c
Straight ankle lock
5
1
20
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
18 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    4 (22%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    1 (6%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    10 (56%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (17%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

10 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
RNC
20
2
#86e620
Armbar
20
2
#5AD3D1
Katagatame
20
2
#d1212a
Inside heel hook
10
1
#fad11b
Botinha
10
1
#f58822
Cross choke
10
1
#224aba
Submission
10
1
10
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Elijah Dorsey Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
33890Enderson DiasEnderson DiasLBotinhaOrlando SMOABS8F2022
35324Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliLReferee DecisionAtlanta FO76KGSF2022
35348Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLKatagatameAtlanta FOABSF2022
37394Andy MurasakiAndy MurasakiLKatagatameEuropean Open76KGSF2023
38045Johnatha AlvesJohnatha AlvesLPts: 15x0IBJJF GP76KGSF2023
38616Natan ChuengNatan ChuengLPts: 2x0Pan American76KG4F2023
40524Pedro MaiaPedro MaiaLCross chokeWorld Champ.76KG8F2023
42240Oliver TazaOliver TazaLSubmissionADCC Arizona76KGF2023
43199Natan ChuengNatan ChuengLPts: 1x0ADGS Miami77KGR12023
45905Tommy LangakerTommy LangakerLRNCNoGi World79KGR22023
49650Javier BarterJavier BarterLArmbarAtlanta SPOABSSF2024
50457Daniel SathlerDaniel SathlerLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR22024
51039Jozef ChenJozef ChenLRNCWNO 2477KGSPF2024
52591Vagner RochaVagner RochaLReferee DecisionADCC77KGSF2024
52592PJ BarchPJ BarchLInside heel hookADCC77KG3RD2024
55487Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLArmbarIBJJF Crown82KGSF2024
58783Mica GalvaoMica GalvaoLReferee DecisionBJJ Stars 1583KGSF2025
59026Tainan DalpraTainan DalpraLPts: 6x0Brasileiro82KGF2025
33862Kevin MahechaKevin MahechaWPts: 4x2Orlando SMO76KG4F2022
33865Marcus PhelanMarcus PhelanWArmbarOrlando SMO76KGSF2022
33866Israel SousaIsrael SousaWReferee DecisionOrlando SMO76KGF2022
33886Ricardo RezendeRicardo RezendeWPts: 2x0Orlando SMOABSR12022
35341Jae McIntoshWPts: 5x0Atlanta FOABSR12022
35345Clay MayfieldWPts: 6x0Atlanta FOABS4F2022
35346Emilio HernandezEmilio HernandezWToe holdAtlanta FOABSSF2022
37379Sean WhyteWRNCEuropean Open76KGR12023
37386Marcio AndreMarcio AndreWPts: 6x4European Open76KGR22023
37389Max LindbladMax LindbladWPts: 0x0, AdvEuropean Open76KG4F2023
38048Carlos HenriqueCarlos HenriqueWPts: 5x2IBJJF GP76KG3RD2023
38615Fabricio BarbarottiFabricio BarbarottiWPts: 0x0, AdvPan American76KG8F2023
40522Leon LarmanLeon LarmanWPts: 5x0World Champ.76KGR12023
41842Sean WhiteWStraight ankle lockOrlando SMO76KGSF2023
41844Kevin MahechaKevin MahechaWToe holdOrlando SMO76KGF2023
41864Jorge BarbaWChoke from backOrlando SMOABS4F2023
41869Lucas CaladoWArmbarOrlando SMOABSSF2023
42230Aaron WilsonWPts: 6x0ADCC Arizona76KGR12023
42233Joshua DawsonWPts: 7x0ADCC Arizona76KG8F2023
42236Derek RayfieldWPts: 2x0ADCC Arizona76KG4F2023
42238Michael LieraMichael LieraWPts: 7x0ADCC Arizona76KGSF2023
42737Clay DobsonWPts: 12x0ADCC Chicago76KG8F2023
42740Zach CothrenWPts: 10x0ADCC Chicago76KG4F2023
42742Michael LieraMichael LieraWReferee DecisionADCC Chicago76KGSF2023
42744Kevin BeuhringWPts: 11x0ADCC Chicago76KGF2023
43852Jayden GronerWPts: 9x0ADCC ECTrials77KGR12023
43869Ricardo PenaWTriangleADCC ECTrials77KGR22023
43877Andrew SolanoWPts: 3x0ADCC ECTrials77KGR42023
43884Bobby WintherWPts: 3x0ADCC ECTrials77KG8F2023
43888Kade TsitosWPts: 5x0ADCC ECTrials77KG4F2023
43892Oliver TazaOliver TazaWPts: 3x0ADCC ECTrials77KGSF2023
43894Nicky RyanNicky RyanWReferee DecisionADCC ECTrials77KGF2023
45470Felipe PortoWShoulder lockAtlanta FNGO79KG4F2023
45471Lucas BritoWRNCAtlanta FNGO79KGSF2023
45473Luiz PauloLuiz PauloWPts: 0x0, AdvAtlanta FNGO79KGF2023
45897Lucas BritoWPts: 4x0NoGi World79KGR12023
46573Youngseung ChoYoungseung ChoWArmbarEuropean Open76KG8F2024
46577Pedro LeonardoWReferee DecisionEuropean Open76KG4F2024
46579Pablo LavaselliPablo LavaselliWPts: 2x0European Open76KGSF2024
46581Espen MathiesenEspen MathiesenWPts: 0x0, AdvEuropean Open76KGF2024
46960Ivan HerreraWShoulder lockWNO 2277KGSPF2024
49632Michael ArrietaWChoke from backAtlanta SPO82KGSF2024
49633Vitor HenriqueWPts: 7x0Atlanta SPO82KGF2024
49647Jefferson NascimentoWChoke from backAtlanta SPOABS4F2024
50591Mathias LunaMathias LunaWPts: 4x2World Champ.ABSR12024
52079Daniel StolfiWReverse triangleVirginia Open82KGSF2024
52081Michael MedeirosWPts: 11x0Virginia Open82KGF2024
52086Gabriel OlintoWReverse triangleVirginia OpenABS4F2024
52090Chris PasserrelloWPts: 10x0Virginia OpenABSSF2024
52123Vinicius CoimbraWPts: 0x0, AdvVirginia NGO79KGSF2024
52125Diogo OliveiraWPts: 9x2Virginia NGO79KGF2024
52584Dante LeonDante LeonWPts: 2x0ADCC77KGR12024
52589JT TorresJT TorresWPts: 4x0ADCC77KG4F2024
55484Matheus LunaMatheus LunaWPts: 0x0, AdvIBJJF Crown82KG4F2024
57641Pedro LeonardoWArmbarVirginia Open82KGF2025
58781Rafael PaganiniRafael PaganiniWPts: 3x0BJJ Stars 1583KG4F2025
59016Pedro HenrikWArmbarBrasileiro82KG8F2025
59021Tarik HopstockTarik HopstockWArmbarBrasileiro82KG4F2025
59025Jefferson GoteuJefferson GoteuWArm in EzekielBrasileiro82KGSF2025
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