Description
Location
DCU Sports Complex
Dublin City University
Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin, D09 W6Y4
Ireland
Saturday 21st February 2026
Google maps: Click Here
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YOUR SMOOTHCOMP PROFILE MUST BE SET TO PUBLIC IF YOU WISH TO TAKE PART IN ADCC IRELAND EVENTS
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Rules
http://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-and-regulations
See "Time and Rules" Page for More Information
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Prizes
Every weight classes’ three best fighters get Official ADCC Medals
There are Absolute Divisions for Medalist's in Adult and Masters Professional Divisions. These can be entered for free on the day of the competition.
Professional Absolute Winners get Championship Belts and Cash prizes*
**Minimum of 6 entries in Absolute divisions to win cash prize**
There are Trophy awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Best Teams and Best Academies
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Adult Divisions
Skill levels are primarily by belt. If you do not have a jiujitsu belt then you will register based on your years training.
Once you compete at a Skill level you can not move back down, regardless of the guidelines. e.g. if you do Professional level in any competition then Professional is your level moving forward.
Ages 15+ may register for adult weight divisions with a parent / guardians permission. Adult absolutes are restricted to age 18+
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* Adult Beginners: White Belts
Or Less Than 2 Years (<24 Months) Training if Unranked.
If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Intermediate level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.
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* Adult Intermediates: Blue and Purple Belts
Or 2 years - 3 years 11 Months (24 - 47 Months) training If Unranked.
If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced or Professional level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.
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* Adult Advanced: Brown and Black Belts
Or 4 years + (48 Months +) training if Unranked.
If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced or Professional level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.
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* Adult Professional: Brown and Black Belts
Or 4 years + (48 Months +) training if Unranked.
If you are training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced or Professional level. If you have competed in any professional MMA fights you must do Professional Level.
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Whats the difference between Advanced and Professional?
- Advanced → For athletes with high-level experience who train and compete regularly, but still consider themselves hobbyists. They may be very skilled, but competing isn’t their main career focus. Adult Advanced division use the Intermediate Rule-Set.
- Professional → For athletes who are dedicated to competing at the highest level and who actively pursue martial arts as a career, often aiming to make a living through the sport. Medalists in Professional divisions can enter the Pro Absolutes on the day and gain the chance to take home the cash prize and championship belts.
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* Masters:
Master 1 (M1) Aged 35+ (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Professional)
Master 2 (M2) Aged 45+ (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Professional)
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Juvenile (15 - 17) Divisions
Skill levels are primarily by belt. If you do not have a jiu jitsu belt then you will register based on your years training.
Once you compete at a Skill level you can not move back down, regardless of the guidelines. e.g. if you do Professional level in any competition then Professional is your level moving forward.
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* Juvenile Beginners: White Belts
Or Less Than 2 Years (<24 Months) Training if Unranked.
If you are a teen training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Intermediate level. If you have competed in any amateur MMA fights you must do Advanced Level.
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* Juvenile Intermediates: Grey and Yellow Belts
Or 2 years - 3 years 11 Months (24 - 47 Months) training If Unranked.
If you are a teen training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced level. If you have competed in any amateur MMA fights you must do Advanced Level.
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* Juvenile Advanced: Orange, Green and Blue Belts
Or 4 years + (48 Months +) training if Unranked.
If you are a teen training less than this time but have major / top level medals in any martial art such as BJJ, Judo, Grappling, MMA, Wrestling, Sambo etc then you must do Advanced level. If you have competed in any amateur MMA fights you must do Professional Level.
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See "Weight Classes" Page for more Information
Registration
The deadline for registration is 5PM on Thursday 19th February 2026
Registration and event information: info@adccireland.ie
Registration link: Smoothcomp
Competition Fees
Competition fee is 75euro early bird and 90Euro normal registration for adults
Competition fee is 50Euro early bird and 60Euro normal registration for juveniles
Payment has to be paid before the last registration date through smoothcomp (stripe)
Payment through smoothcomp (stripe)
Schedule:
Weigh ins: From 7.45AM
You must be weighed in and registered 1 hour before your first match
Rules: 8.15AM
Start: 9AM
Public / Spectators
The doors open to the public at 7.45AM
Entrance Fee
10€ Adults
5€ Children
WE ARE LOOKING FOR REFEREES FOR ADCC
To be able to referee at ADCC, you must have taken an ADCC referee course and have experience working at ADCC Events
All interested contact: info@adccireland.ie
