The 2026 ADCC World Championship returns to Kraków, Poland, on Sept. 12-13, where the world's best submission grapplers will once again compete for one of the sport's most coveted titles.
The men's -88kg division has long been a showcase for elite talent, featuring champions who have left a lasting mark on ADCC history.
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From dominant performances to unforgettable championship runs, the division has consistently delivered some of the tournament's most memorable moments.
Before another champion is crowned in 2026, here's a look back at every athlete who has won the ADCC World Championship at men's -88kg since the tournament began in 1998.
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Every -88 KG Champion In ADCC World Championship History
- 2024 – Giancarlo Bodoni
- 2022 – Giancarlo Bodoni
- 2019 – Matheus Diniz
- 2017 – Gordon Ryan
- 2015 – Yuri Simoes
- 2013 – Romulo Barral
- 2011 – Andre Galvao
- 2009 – Braulio Estima
- 2007 – Demian Maia
- 2005 – Ronaldo Jacare
- 2003 – Saulo Ribeiro
- 2001 – Kikuta Sanae
- 2000 – Saulo Ribeiro
- 1999 – Kareem Barkalaev
- 1998 – Rodrigo Gracie
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