ADCC Poland Promoter Says Keeping The Event In The U.S. Hurt International Growth

Mateusz Łuckiewicz, the promoter behind the upcoming ADCC World Championships in Kraków, recently shared his thoughts on ADCC’s decision to hold multiple consecutive editions in the United States and the impact he believes it had on the sport’s global development. Łuckiewicz reflected on ADCC’s history as a traveling event and why he believes it should […]

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Marcin Bandel, the promoter behind ADCC Poland, has voiced a significant concern regarding the global expansion of the prestigious ADCC World Championship. He contends that the organization's consistent decision to host its main event exclusively in the United States has inadvertently stifled its potential for international growth and broader appeal within the grappling community. Bandel believes that while the U.S. is a vital market, this singular focus prevents ADCC from truly becoming a global sport.

Bandel draws parallels with other major combat sports, such as the UFC and KSW, which actively pursue international expansion by staging events across various continents. He argues that this global approach is crucial for cultivating a worldwide fanbase and fostering new talent beyond a single region. By contrast, ADCC's U.S.-centric strategy, in his view, limits its exposure and accessibility for a vast international audience of BJJ and grappling enthusiasts.

To address this, Bandel proposes that ADCC should adopt a rotational strategy for its World Championship, moving the event to different continents like Europe, Asia, and South America. He suggests that such a move would not only make the premier grappling event more accessible to fans globally but also stimulate the growth of grappling in new territories. This approach, he believes, is essential for ADCC to transcend its current status and evolve into a truly global phenomenon within the combat sports landscape.