The 2024 ADCC Championship is a month away, and Mo Jassim is putting on the biggest grappling event in history. The 2022 championship was the biggest event ever, and they are trying to top it in 2024.
They have moved into the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which could break the 2022 attendance record. Read our full preview of the 2024 ADCC Championship below to learn everything before this massive event takes place.
What’s New at ADCC This Year?
This year’s big news for the 2024 ADCC Championship includes two new women’s divisions: a women’s -55 kg division and an absolute division.
ADCC is making a significant stride towards gender equality in grappling by introducing two new women’s divisions: a women’s -55 kg division and an absolute division. This move not only gives more female grapplers the opportunity to shine but also adds a new layer of excitement to the event.
The head director of ADCC, Mo Jassim, has also upgraded the venue of the event. The 2024ADCC Championship will take place in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
They expect to beat the record-breaking crowd at ADCC 2022 with over 10k in attendance.
ADCC Superfights: Gordon Ryan vs. Yuri Simoes & Felipe Pena
Reigning ADCC champion “King” Gordon Ryan will have a busy weekend. He will compete in two superfights and the men’s absolute division.
First, Ryan has his obligatory championship match with 2022 absolute division champion Yuri Simoes. Gordon is also slated to compete against longtime rival Felipe Pena.
The 2024 ADCC Championship Tournament Brackets
Male -66 kg(145 lbs)
- Diogo Reis – ADCC 2022 Champion
- Owen Jones – Europe Trial 1 winner
- Dorian Olivarez – USA Trial 1 winner
- Ethan Thomas – Asia Trial 1 winner
- Gairbeg Ibragimov – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Kennedy Maciel – Brazil Trial 1 winner
- Fabricio Andrey – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Deandre Corbe – USA Trial 2 winner
- Huaiqing Xu – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Ethan Crelinsten – Invited
- Kauã Gabriel – Invited
- Ashley Williams – Invited
- Josh Cisneros – Invited
- Keith Krikorian – Invited
- Gabriel Sousa – Invited
- Diego Pato – Invited
Male -77 kg(169 lb)
- Elijah Dorsey – USA Trial 1 winner
- Kenta Iwamoto – Asia Trial 1 winner
- Luiz Paulo Medeiros – Brazil Trial 1 winner
- Alexandre Jesus – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- JT Torres – Invited
- Mica Galvao – Invited
- Dante Leon – Invited
- PJ Barch – Invited
- Jonnatas Gracie – Invited
- Oliver Taza – Invited
- Mateusz Szczeciński – Invited
- Davi Ramos – Invited
- Isaque Bahiense – Invited
- Garry Tonon – Invited
Male -88 kg(194 lbs)
- Giancarlo Bodoni – ADCC 2022 Champion
- Santeri Lilius – Europe Trial 1 winner
- Jacob Couch – USA Trial 1 winner
- Izaak Michell – Asia Trial 1 winner
- Taylor Pearman – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Charles Negromonte – Brazil Trial 1 winner
- Pedro Marinho – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Lucas Kanard – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Gabriel Almeida – Invited
- Jacob Rodriguez – Invited
- Elder Cruz – Invited
- Andre Porfirio – Invited
- Ryan Aitken – Invited
- Chris Wojcik – Invited
- Josh Hinger – Invited
Male -99 kg(218 lbs)
- Kaynan Duarte – ADCC 2022 Champion
- Paul Ardila – USA Trial 1 winner
- Declan Moody – Asia Trial 1 winner
- Marcin Maciulewicz – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Henrique Cardoso – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Michael Pixley – USA Trial 2 winner
- Daniel Schuardt – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Roberto Abreu “Cyborg” – Invited
- Rafael Lovato – Invited
- Eli Braz – Invited
- Nicholas Meregali – Invited
- Alex Grandy – Invited
- Patrick Gaudio – Invited
- Javier Zaruski – Invited
Male +99 kg(+218 lbs)
- Gordon Ryan – ADCC 2022 Champion
- Heikki Jussila – Europe Trial 1 winner
- Daniel Manasoiu – USA Trial 1 winner
- Josh Saunders – Asia Trial 1 winner
- Mark Macqueen – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Victor Honorio – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Mike Perez – USA Trial 2 winner
- Mansur Makhmakhanov – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Gutemberg Pereira – Invited
- Felipe Pena – Invited
- Vinny Magalhaes – Invited
- Vince Pezzuto – Invited
- John Hansen – Invited
- Roosevelt Sousa – Invited
- Haisam Rida – Invited
- Luke Griffith – Europe Trial 1 winner (-99kg) moving up
Female -55 kg(121 lbs)
- Margot Ciccarelli – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Anna Rodrigues – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Jasmine Rocha – USA Trial 2 winner
- Adele Fornarina – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Mayssa Bastos – Invited
- Alex Enriquez – Invited
- Brenda Larissa – Invited
- Bianca Basilio – Invited
Female -65 kg(145 lbs)
- AuréLie Le Vern – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Ana Carolina Vieira – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Helena Crevar – USA Trial 2 winner
- Sula-Mae Loewenthal – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Brianna Ste-Marie – Invited
- Bia Mesquita – Invited
- Amanda Leve – Invited
- Morgan Black – Invited
Female +65 kg(+145 lbs)
- Amy Campo – ADCC 2022 Champion (+60kg)
- Nia Blackman – Europe Trial 2 winner
- Maria Ruffatto – Brazil Trial 2 winner
- Elizabeth Mitrovic – USA Trial 2 winner
- Nikki Lloyd-Griffiths – Asia Trial 2 winner
- Nathiely De Jesus – Invited
- Kendall Reusing – Invited
- Rafaela Guedes – Invited
Is There Less Hype For ADCC This Year and Why?
ADCC is trying to create the biggest grappling event in history this year at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, there isn’t as much hype for this event as there was for the 2022 championship.
Two specific factors are adding to the lack of buzz around the event:
- The Craig Jones Invitational
- Following up ADCC 2022
ADCC vs. CJI 1
A month ago, Craig Jones came out of nowhere and announced the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational tournament.
The event is being held on the same weekend and in the same city as ADCC. For the last month, CJI has also been poaching confirmed ADCC competitors.
Many of the world’s top grapplers are jumping ship to CJI for the chance at $1 million. Each tournament competitor will also earn a game-changing $10,000,001 just for competing.
ADCC, on the other hand, has only ever paid the top 3 finishers of each bracket. We guess money talks, and that’s why many athletes have moved to CJI.
Difficulty Following ADCC 2022
The lack of stories is another significant factor adding to the lack of buzz for ADCC 2024. At the ADCC 2022 Championship, there were many stories to choose from.
- Gordon Ryan vs. Andre Galvao
- Gordon Ryan Simultaneously Competing in Absolute
- New Wave vs. B-Team
- Mica Galvao
- Tye Ruotolo
For the 2024 championship, there aren’t many stories that have people talking. There’s little to no hype around any of Gordon Ryan’s superfights.
While the lack of hype may be noticeable, it’s important to remember that in sports, anything can happen. Gordon has already beaten Yuri Simoes twice and won the grudge match against Felipe Pena two years ago.
Many fans would love to see an upset, and that possibility alone adds an element of intrigue to the event.
When & Where to Watch ADCC 2024
ADCC 2024 is set for August 17th & 18th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Over 10,000 tickets have been sold, and you can get the remaining tickets at this link: https://www.axs.com/events/492567/abu-dhabi-combat-club-tickets?skin=tmobile
It’s going to be an excellent weekend for Jiu-Jitsu and you can also check out the action live on Flograppling.
Bobby is martial artist for almost 20 years with a BJJ black belt under Professor Sergio Miranda. He is also a karate black and former combat sports athlete, who loves all things grappling.