Highlights from the 2003 ADCC World Championship include key results

The 2003 ADCC World Championship took place on May 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The tournament featured significant upsets, including Roger Gracie's first career loss in the semifinals to Jon Olav Einemo, who went on to win the 99 kg gold. Marcelo Garcia, Leo Vieira, Saulo Ribeiro, and Dean Lister also secured titles in their respective weight classes. Ricardo Arona defeated Mark Kerr in the superfight, marking the end of Kerr's consecutive titles. As the 2026 ADCC World Championship approaches on September 12-13, reflections on past tournaments highlight their impact on submission grappling.

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