ADCC World Championships 1998: 5 Things To Remember
ADCC World Championships 1998: 5 Things To Remember
Here's five things to know about the ADCC World Championship 1998. The ADCC World Championship 1998 was held on March 20 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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There have been so many historic moments in the history of ADCC, but the most historic was probably the first time the event was held.
The 1998 ADCC World Championship started this 20-plus year journey to where we are now. The tournament had six weight classes and 16 athletes in each.
Here’s more about the ADCC World Championship 1998.
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 1998?
The ADCC World Championships 1998 was held at Abu Dhabi Combat Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When was ADCC Worlds 1998?
The ADCC World Championships 1998 was held on March 20.
Who won ADCC Worlds 1998?
- -66kg: Alexandre Soca
- -77kg: Renzo Gracie
- -88kg: Rodrigo Gracie
- -99kg: Mario Sperry
- +99kg: Ricco Rodriguez
- Absolute: Mario Sperry
- Arabic: Hareb Hashel
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