FloGrappling Debuts 24/7 ADCC Channel, Original Video Series, Round-the-Clock Coverage and Special Onsite Programming to Support World’s Preeminent Submission Grappling Tournament
Austin, TX (August 1, 2024) – This month, the greatest grapplers in the world will descend on Las Vegas to go head-to-head at the T-Mobile Arena in front of more than 12,000 fans during the 2024 ADCC World Championships presented by FloGrappling in a unique three-mat format, and FloSports will be there to cover every part of the action across its FloGrappling channels as never before. The unprecedented coverage includes the launch of a 24/7 ADCC channel, all-new original series and interviews, extensive social programming, onsite activations, and five different streaming channels featuring expert commentary live from the show floor. Coverage of the 2024 ADCC World Championships will begin on August 15 and stream exclusively on FloGrappling.
The 2024 ADCC World Championships is the first ever to feature one grappler facing two separate Superfights with the sport’s most popular athlete, Gordon Ryan, going head-to-head with last year’s ADCC Absolute Champion, Yuri Simoes, followed by his longtime rival and 2017 ADCC Absolute Champion, Felipe Pena. This year’s event will also be the biggest stage for professional women’s grappling, expanding from two weight classes to three. Last year’s champion, Amy Campo, and 17-year-old phenom, Helena Crevar, will lead the charge alongside Jasmine Rocha, Bianca Basilio, Ana Carolina Vieira, and Nathiely de Jesus. A full list of athletes can be found here.
As part of its coverage, FloSports will produce and stream more than 200 hours of grappling content over the coming weeks and throughout the most exciting submission tournament on Earth – the most content programmed by FloSports since it began covering the event in 2017. The coverage will provide expert insights from the FloGrappling team and intimate looks at the top competitors in the sport.
The 2024 Schedule of Events Includes:
- August 15: ADCC Las Vegas Open at 12 PM ET
- August 16: ADCC Youth Championships starting at 12 PM ET
- August 16: ADCC World Bracket Reveal and Hall of Fame Show starting at 9 PM ET
- August 17: ADCC Worlds Opening Rounds and Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena Superfight starting at 1PM ET
- August 18: ADCC Worlds Semi-Finals, Finals, Absolute Bracket and Gordon Ryan vs Yuri Simoes Superfight starting at 1PM ET
CONTENT
- ADCC 24/7 – FloGrappling’s first-ever 24/7 channel devoted to the greatest matches and action in ADCC history over the past 15 years. This free, always-on channel is currently available on FloGrappling, X, and FloGrappling YouTube channel.
- ADCC All Access – An ongoing original series that takes viewers behind-the-scenes with the ADCC’s top competitors as they get ready for the big event. Expect to see exclusive perspectives on grapplers like Nicholas Meregali and Jasmine Rocha as they train and prepare for the biggest bouts of their lives. ADCC All Access is currently available on FloGrappling.
- ADCC 2022 Watch Party – Join Nicholas Meregali for a live interactive watch along event of the last ADCC World Championships as they walk fans through the ups and downs of each match. Jump in the comments to ask questions and get personal insights from the experts. The ADCC 2022 Watch Party will stream on FloGrappling, X, Facebook, and the FloGrappling YouTube channel from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET on Sunday, August 4.
- Social – FloGrappling will cover every aspect of 2024 ADCC World Championships and amplify the voices of its athletes through an always-on social programming strategy across leading social channels on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
EVENT COVERAGE
- ADCC Worlds FloZone Channel – Each mat at ADCC will feature dedicated commentary and fans will be able to catch all the best action with the FloGrappling FloZone – a whip-around coverage stream hosted by former UFC star Kenny Florian, highlighting the best match-ups and highlights from the event. Additionally, a Portuguese FloZone channel will focus on the best Brazilian athletes, featuring Portuguese graphics and commentary by Demian Maia, Victor Doria, and Carlos Arthur Junor. Expert English commentary will come from legends of the sport, including professional grapplers and analysts Riccardo Ammendolia, Jimmy Smith, Braulio Estima, Shawn Wiliams, Jake Watson, and Jay Regalbuto.
- Bracket Reveal/Hall of Fame Ceremony – On August 16, before the kickoff of the main event, FloGrappling will host a live Bracket Reveal show and coverage of the ADCC Hall of Fame Ceremony, which will honor two-time champion and record holder for most matches and wins Xande Ribeiro, alongside Jean Jacques Machado, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Fabricio Werdum, Vinny Magalhaes, and other legends of the sport. Programming will stream live for free on FloGrappling, X, Facebook, and the FloGrappling YouTube channel.
- ADCC Youth Championship Finals – The Abu Dhabi Youth Combat Club has invited the strongest youth competitors in the sport to compete on the biggest stage of the year, and FloGrappling will carry the event live exclusively on its channels and through a special FloZone stream of the Finals. Tune in to catch the next rising star in the sport.
- ADCC Las Vegas Open – This special event is an open competition for pro and amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels to test their abilities against others in a competitive environment all within the iconic T-Mobile Arena.
ONSITE ACTIVATIONS
- ADCC Interactive Giveaway – FloSports will be on the ground to engage fans all weekend long at the 2024 ADCC World Championships with multiple touchpoints at the event including a FloGrappling Fan Booth and interactive giveaway to give fans in attendance the chance to win premium prizes from their phones.
- ADCC After Party – After the final bout on Sunday, fans will be able to attend the “ADCC Official After Party with DJ Shift” at the Hakkasan Nightclub. Tickets to the event can be purchased here.
About FloSports
Founded in 2006, FloSports is a global independent sports media company delivering live events, award winning original content, always-on social experiences, and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports communities interested in more than 25 different sports. Its portfolio includes the top destinations for avid fans seeking comprehensive live and on-demand access for the sports they love: motorsports (FloRacing), hockey (FloHockey), wrestling (FloWrestling), Jiu-Jitsu (FloGrappling), Track & Field (FloTrack and MileSplit), cheer (FloCheer and Varsity), a variety of NCAA sports, and more. Strategic partnerships with NASCAR, USA Wrestling, ECHL, Tour de France, top NCAA Conferences, and others, fuel more than 24,000 live events streamed annually across the globe and accessed via monthly or annual subscriptions. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.
About Abu Dhabi Combat Club
The Abu Dhabi Submission Fighting World Championships, widely known as ADCC, is the most prestigious event in the world of submission grappling. Founded in 1998 by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahayan, ADCC has grown into a global phenomenon, hosting events across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. This championship provides a premier stage for elite grapplers from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Judo, and Catch-Wrestling to compete at the highest level. Renowned for its top-tier production and fervent fanbase, ADCC is often referred to as the “Olympics” of submission grappling, reflecting the sport’s rapid growth and international appeal.