Organization

ADCC

Overview

The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) is a biennial submission grappling championship series founded in 1998. It operates as a global circuit centered on a world championship event, with qualification through continental trials and invitations.

Competition

Core Identity

Organization name Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC)
Common name ADCC
Acronym ADCC
Organization type Submission grappling championship / governing event series
Founded 1998
Headquarters (historical) Abu Dhabi, UAE
Headquarters (current) Abu Dhabi, UAE
Operational status Active
Primary discipline Submission grappling (no-gi)

Organizational Structure

ADCC Organization
ADCC Rules Committee
  • ADCC Trials - Americas
  • ADCC Trials - Europe
  • ADCC Trials - Asia and Oceania
  • ADCC Trials - Africa and Middle East

Competition Format

Biennial world championship
  • Continental trials winners
  • Invited athletes
  • Defending champions
Opening period with no points; Second period with points; Overtime used if required by the event ruleset
  • Points are awarded for takedowns, guard passes, sweeps, and dominant positions.
  • No points are awarded during the opening no-points period.
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Divisions & Categories

  • Not applicable
  • Adult
  • Men
  • Women
  • -66 kg (66 kg / 145 lb)
  • -77 kg (77 kg / 170 lb)
  • -88 kg (88 kg / 194 lb)
  • -99 kg (99 kg / 218 lb)
  • +99 kg (99 kg / 218 lb)
  • -55 kg (55 kg / 121 lb)
  • -65 kg (65 kg / 143 lb)
Absolute
Superfight

Event History

Year Event Host City Venue Status Results
2025 ADCC World Championship TBD TBD Placeholder
2024 ADCC World Championship Las Vegas, Nevada, USA T-Mobile Arena Verified
2023 ADCC World Championship TBD TBD Not held
2022 ADCC World Championship Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Thomas & Mack Center Verified
2021 ADCC World Championship TBD TBD Postponed

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