The ADCC World Championships 2024 is fast approaching and grappling fans can feel it.
The ADCC World Championships will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 17th and 18th. The ADCC Worlds has been held since 1998, so it's an event with a long history.
It was the first time since 1999 that two different Americans had won in two different weight classes, and was also the first American to win at -99k.
This tournament was also the first time that Royle Gracie won his own division.
Here's more about the 1999 ADCC World Championships.
How does ADCC World work?
There are three ways to qualify for the ADCC World Championships: Athletes who have won or placed on the podium at the previous World Championships are automatically qualified, they can either win one of the continental qualifying events (held around the world) or receive an invitation.
The ADCC World Championships will feature 16 athletes in the men's division, including eight qualifiers, seven invitees, and a returning ADCC champion. The women's division will feature eight athletes, including four qualifiers, the defending champion, and three invitees.
The ADCC World Championships also operates in a bracket format starting with the round of 16, with the aim of the game being to win and advance to the next round.
Where was the 1999 ADCC Worlds held?
The 1999 ADCC World Championships were held at the Abu Dhabi Combat Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When was ADCC Worlds 1999?
The 1999 ADCC World Championships took place on February 24th.
Who won the 1999 ADCC Worlds?
-66kg: Royle Gracie -77kg: Jean-Jacques Machado -88kg: Karim Barkalayev -99kg: Jeff Monson +99kg: Mark Carr Absolute: Roberto Traven Superfight: Mario Sperry
How to watch the 2024 ADCC World Championships
The 2024 ADCC World Championships will be streamed live in the United States on the FloGrappling and FloSports apps.
Replays, highlights and news will also be available on both platforms.
Watch BJJ on FloGrappling
FloGrappling is the streaming home for the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu events and news. FloGrappling is the streaming home for:
Don't miss the IBJJF World Championships and ADCC World Championships on FloGrappling
In May 2024, FloGrappling will be streaming the fourth and final Grand Slam event on the IBJJF calendar in California.
In August 2024, FloGrappling will stream the ADCC World Championships, as the biennial tournament returns to Las Vegas.
