In the heart of Kuwait, anticipation filled the air as the stage was set for the historic ADCC Kuwait Open 2023, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition of epic proportions. The excitement was palpable, as not only was it the first-ever ADCC Open in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC ) region, but it also marked the largest ADCC Open in the Middle East. Consequently, this event was destined to become a milestone in Kuwait’s martial arts history.
ADCC Kuwait Open 2023
In this case, the ADCC Kuwait Open boasted an impressive prize pool of over $10,000. Overall, attracting more than 300 competitors from over 30 countries. The sheer diversity of skills, styles, and techniques represented in the arena showcased the truly global nature of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Moreover, what made this event even more special was the unprecedented number of local competitors from Kuwait who had come to test their mettle against international champions.
Among the participants were renowned athletes who had left their mark in the world of combat sports. Thereupon, this event included a former UFC fighter, an ADCC Brazil Trials Champion, and an NCAA wrestling Champion. Certainly, these added further excitement to the mix.
As the matches unfolded, competitors showcased their expertise, executing intricate sweeps, relentless submission attempts, and delivering inspiring displays of athleticism. Generally, each match became a testament to the resilience and dedication these martial artists had honed over years of training.
ADCC Kuwait Open – More to Come
Afterward, ADCC World Federation, thoroughly impressed by the success of the Kuwait Open, openly praised the event organizers for their impeccable execution. Consequently, they declared it one of the top five best Open events ever witnessed or organized in ADCC’s storied history.
Impressively, ADCC Kuwait Open 2023 was hosted at the Al-Nasr Sporting Club. Certainly left an indelible mark on the martial arts community. Its impact inspired a new generation of athletes to pursue their dreams and push the boundaries of their abilities. Eventually, the curtains closed on this remarkable chapter, and the stage had been set for future ADCC Opens. Thus promising even greater spectacles of skill, passion, and unity.
ADCC Kuwait Open 2023 Results
MEN +18 YEARS BEGINNER
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -60 KG
1. ALI MOHAMED 1 MAHMOOD
2. MOHAMMED ABDULLAH
3. MUSAAD ALHUWAIDI
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -65 KG
1. MISHAL ALMNSORI
2. HAMAD ABDULLAH
3. ABDALLAH AHMED ABDULRAHMAN
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -70 KG
1. SERGIO FERREL-CASTANEDA
2. ALI ASHOUR
3. TALAL ALQALLAF
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -76 KG
1. JASSIM ALHATEM
2. BADER ALDEIKAN
3. AHMAD YOUNIS
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -83 KG
1. KHALED ALAWADHI
2. TURKI ALHAJRI
3. OMAR AHMED
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -91 KG
1. HUSSAIN AL-SHAWAF
2. CARTER NEFF
3. KHALED HAMEED AHMED
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / -100 KG
1. OSCAR LOZADA
2. ABDULLAH ALKANDARY
3. YOUSEF AL HASHASH
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / ADULTS / +100 KG
1. IBRAHIM BURESLI
2. AHMED ALREFAIE
3. MAHMOUD NEMR
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / MASTERS 35+ / -70 KG
1. EMAD YOUSSEF
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / MASTERS 35+ / -91 KG
1. DATUPUWA OMAR
2. JAMES DILLINGHAM
MEN +18 YEARS / BEGINNER / MASTERS 35+ / -100 KG
1. MOHAMED ALAWADI
2. ALI AZIZ
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -60 KG
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2. RAKAN ALSULTAN
3. HASSAN TALHA
MEN INTERMEDIATE
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -65 KG
1. ABDULRAHMAN ALENEZI
2. KHALED ALHAMMADI
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -70 KG
1. HAMAD MARHOON
2. MOHAMMAD ALSHAMMARI
3. QAIS ALMUDHAF
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -76 KG
1. MESFER AL ATEEG
2. MOHAMMAD HAJEYAH
3. SUHAIB MADADNI
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -83 KG
1. JACKSON DAURER
2. ABDULLAH HAIDAR
3. MAROUAN ZAIM
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -91 KG
1. YOUSEF AL-KHALAF
2. DOUGLAS SCHMITT
3. LUCA FILAT
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / -100 KG
1. DONALDSON COLIN
2. THOR LAYNE
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / ADULTS / +100 KG
1. ISA ALKHALIFA
2. YOUSEF ODEH
3. ABDULLAH ALMUTAWA
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / MASTERS 35+ / -70 KG
1. ISMAIL DASHTI
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / MASTERS 35+ / -76 KG
1. MESFER AL ATEEG
2. SAOUD AL HUJAILAN
MEN +18 YEARS / INTERMEDIATE / MASTERS 35+ / -83 KG
1. HAMAD ALDHAFEERI
2. ANAS ALKHULAIFI
3. KHALED ALSADA
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / ADULTS / -70 KG
1. MOHAMMAD ABURUMUH
2. AHMED ALJANAHI
3. FELIPE CAMARA
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / ADULTS / -76 KG
1. ALI ASHKANANI
2. BRUNO ALAVARCE
3. AHMAD ALBOUSAIRI
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / ADULTS / -83 KG
1. MOHAMMAD ALI
2. BADER ALBAQSAMI
3. ANTONIO INACIO
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / ADULTS / -91 KG
1. CLEMER HEBERT
2. MARCIN BANDEL
3. FAHAD ALMARZOOQI
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / ADULTS / -100 KG
1. EMAD ALSUMAIT
2. SALOMAO RIBEIRO
3. MIKHAIL ABDUL LATIF
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / ADULTS / +100 KG
1. MATHEUS XAVIER
2. MOHAMED ASHOOR
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / MASTERS 35+ / -83 KG
1. MOHAMMAD ALI
2. ANTONIO INACIO
MEN +18 YEARS / PROFESSIONAL / MASTERS 35+ / -91 KG
1. MARCELO BRITO
2. HUSSAM QASHOU JORDAN
WOMEN
WOMEN BEGINNERS (+18 YR) / +60,0 KG
1. REIGN MEDINA
2. ZAINAB DASHTI
3. LAYLA ABO ALNIAAJ
WOMEN INTERMEDIATE (+18 YR)/ -65,0 KG
1. HEND REZK
2. AMANY HAMED
ABSOLUTE
MEN ABSOLUTE
1. MATHEUS XAVIER
2. CLEMER HEBERT
3. THIAGO MASCARANHAS
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Timothy Wheaton is a combat sports writer who covers MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. He has been an avid follower of these sports since 2005. Tim has also covered the UFC, Bellator and GLORY Kickboxing events live and in-person.
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