ADCC OCEANIA OPEN 2027

Sunday, May 23, 2027 Carrara, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

At a Glance

Divisions

No-Gi Absolute Kids

Ruleset

ADCC

Entry

$40 - $120

Description

OPEN TO ALL BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED ADULTS AND JUNIORS

Doors open 8:00am

Event starts 9:00am

Weigh in from 8:00am-1:30pm only

(all times subject to change)

LOCATION

Carrara Stadium Gold Coast

RULES

https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/

Adult beginner and intermediate rules -

https://adcombat.com/adcc-rules-regulations/adcc-rules-for-beginners-intermediate/

ADULTS

Beginner 5 minutes (first 2:30 min without points)

Finals 6 minutes (first 3 min without points)

Intermediate/Pro 6 minutes in ordinary matches (first 3 min without points)

8 minutes in the finals (first 4 min without points)

Over time round is added if matches are even

JUNIORS AND TEENS

4 minutes ordinary (first 2 mins without points)

1 minute overtime round if scores are even

See next page for permissible techniques

WEIGH IN

Weigh in from 8:00am

If you miss weight or miss the allocated time you will be DQ'ed

On the day weigh in's with 0.5KG allowance

CHANGE DIVISION OR CANCEL FOR REFUND

19th May last day to be completed

to change or cancel follow this link for help - https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

DIVISIONS

INTERMEDIATE From 2 to 4 years experience

BEGINNER Less than 2 years experience, no pro fights, and no international medals in MMA, BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling (etc.)

REGISTRATIONS

EARLY $100

NORMAL $120

LATE $150

SPECTATORS AND COACHES

$20 spectators

1 parent free per child under 12

One free coach pass is allowed per academy. Coaches must be listed as the head coach of a registered team on their Smoothcomp coach profile. All coaches must present valid photo ID at the door, along with their Smoothcomp profile open for cross-reference.

No additional free coaches

FORMAT

NO GI ONLY
ADCC rules and legal techniques: adcombat.com
Single elimination
Compete for third place (no double bronze).

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Registration

Change or cancel for refund must be completed by 19th May.

Schedule

Doors open 8:00am; event starts 9:00am (all times subject to change).

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins 8:00am–1:30pm (on-day weigh-ins with 0.5 kg allowance); if you miss weight or the allocated time you will be DQ'ed.

Spectator Fee

$20 spectators; 1 parent free per child under 12.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 1.1 km from venue RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast ★ 4.5 Ross St, Benowa Check availability

1.9 km from venue Royal Woods Resort ★ 3.8 16 Mulyan Pl, Ashmore Check availability

2.8 km from venue Nightcap at Hinterland Hotel ★ 4.6 Nerang River Plaza, 53 Station St, Nerang Check availability

2.9 km from venue Mercure Gold Coast Resort ★ 4.2 64 Palm Meadows Dr, Carrara Check availability

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Divisions

Men$120
Beginner/Intermediate/Pro
Women$120
Beginner/Intermediate/Pro
Boys$120
Beginner & advanced
Girls$120
Beginner & advanced
Absolute Men$40
Beginner/Intermediate/Pro
Absolute Women$40
Beginner/Intermediate/Pro

Organizer

ADCC Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ADCC OCEANIA OPEN 2027 being held?

Carrara Stadium Gold Coast.

What time do doors open and when does the event start?

Doors open 8:00am and the event starts 9:00am; all times are subject to change.

When is weigh-in and what are the weigh-in rules?

Weigh in is from 8:00am–1:30pm only, with on-the-day weigh-ins allowing a 0.5KG allowance; if you miss weight or the allocated time you will be DQ'ed.

What are the registration fees?

Early $100, Normal $120, Late $150.

What divisions are defined for competitors?

Beginner: less than 2 years experience, no pro fights, and no international medals in MMA, BJJ, Judo, Sambo, Wrestling (etc.); Intermediate: from 2 to 4 years experience.

Is this a Gi or No‑Gi event?

NO GI ONLY.

What is the competition format and bracket structure?

Single elimination under ADCC rules and legal techniques, and competitors compete for third place (no double bronze).

What are match durations and overtime rules for adults and juniors?

Adult beginner matches are 5 minutes (first 2:30 without points) and finals 6 minutes (first 3 without points); Intermediate/Pro ordinary matches are 6 minutes (first 3 without points) and finals 8 minutes (first 4 without points); an overtime round is added if matches are even. Juniors and teens have 4 minute ordinary matches (first 2 minutes without points) and a 1 minute overtime if scores are even.

What are the spectator and coach ticket rules?

Spectator entry is $20; one parent is free per child under 12; one free coach pass is allowed per academy but coaches must be listed as the head coach of a registered team on their Smoothcomp coach profile and present valid photo ID at the door with their profile open for cross-reference, and no additional free coaches are allowed.

How do I change division or cancel for a refund and is there a deadline?

The last day to change division or cancel for a refund is 19th May; follow this link for help: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel.