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 $10,001 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.
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