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Understanding the Rules and Formats of Super Fights in ADCC
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51:14 - 57:46 (06:31)

The ADCC tournament is divided into weight categories where athletes compete against each other in one-off battles, culminating in a headline super fight between established champions who have won previous open weight tournaments. Fighters may get exhausted or injured in the weight categories, which makes participating in the super fight risky.

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Gordon Ryan stands out above all others at ADCC 2022, showcasing technical depth and tactical insight in his grappling performance, making him the greatest in the event's history.
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ADCC 2022
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Gordon Ryan stands out above all others at ADCC 2022, showcasing technical depth and tactical insight in his grappling performance, making him the greatest in the event's history.

Chapter
Understanding the Rules and Formats of Super Fights in ADCC
Episode
#328 – John Danaher: Submission Grappling, ADCC, Animal Combat, and Knives
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The ADCC competition has two main categories: weight categories and super fights.
52:55 - 57:46 (04:51)
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ADCC
Summary

The ADCC competition has two main categories: weight categories and super fights. While the weight categories involve fighters of different sizes competing against each other, the super fights feature established champions pitted against each other in one-off battles to determine the ultimate champion.

Chapter
Understanding the Rules and Formats of Super Fights in ADCC
Episode
#328 – John Danaher: Submission Grappling, ADCC, Animal Combat, and Knives
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast