The biggest and most prestigious submission wrestling tournament in the world, the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championship) will be held in Brazil in 2015.
The last time it was in Brazil was in 2003, in Sao Paulo. The event was originally planned to be held in the city of Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon forest, but for logistical reasons the event will now be held once again in Sao Paulo on Aug. 28-30.
Confirmed Superfights are Andre Galvao v Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Masters Superfights Renzo Gracie v Matt Hughes and Ze Mario Sperry v Ricardo Liborio.
As for now, confirmed invited competitors are 2013 ADCC Champions Rubens “Cobrinha”, Kron Gracie, Romulo Barral, Joao Assis, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, Michelle Nicolini and Gabi Garcia.
Winners of regional qualifiers are also automatic invitees.
The ADCC has also now started inviting top competitors.
According to the athlete’s websites Rafael Lovato Jr, Orlando Sanchez and Jeff Curran have received direct invitations.
