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ADCC Worlds 2001: 5 Things To Remember

ADCC Worlds 2001: 5 Things To Remember

Here's five things to know about the ADCC World Championship 2001. The ADCC World Championship 2001 was held on April 11 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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In all of the ADCC Championship history there has only been one winner from Japan in any division. Kikuta Sanae won the -88kg division at the ADCC Championship 2001. 

This championship was also the first ADCC World Championship to not have any American gold winners in any division. 

Here’s more about the 2001 ADCC World Championship. 

How Does ADCC Worlds Work? 

There are three ways to compete at the ADCC World Championships: returning champions and podium finishers at the previous  world championships automatically qualify to return. You can either win one of the continental qualifying events (held in various locations around the world), or you receive an invitation. 

The ADCC World Championships men's divisions feature 16 competitors, with eight qualified athletes, seven invitations, and the return of the defending ADCC champion. Women's divisions feature eight competitors, with four qualified athletes, the defending champion, and three invitations. 

The ADCC World Championships also operates in a bracket format starting with the round of 16, win and move on is the name of the game. 

Where Was ADCC Worlds 2001? 

The ADCC World Championships 2001 was held at Abu Dhabi Combat Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

When was ADCC Worlds 2001?

The ADCC World Championships 2001 was held on April 11.  

Who won ADCC Worlds 2001?

  • - 66kg – Royler Gracie
  • -77kg – Marcio Feitosa
  • -88kg – Kikuta Sanae
  • -99kg – Ricardo Arona
  • +99kg – Mark Robinson
  • Absolute – Ricardo Arona
  • Superfight winner: Mark Kerr

Arabic categories:

  • Under 60kg – Tareq Al Ketbi
  • 60-75kg – Marcos Saad
  • 76-90kg – Mohammed Jehad
  • Over 90kg – Antoine Joaude

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