The 2026 ADCC World Championship is set to bring the world's best submission grapplers together once again, as athletes compete for the chance to add their names to one of the sport's most prestigious legacies. The tournament returns Sept. 12-13 in Kraków, Poland.
The men's -99kg division has always been a showcase of elite talent, where power, technique and strategy collide on the biggest stage in submission grappling. Over the years, the weight class has produced legendary champions and some of the most memorable moments in ADCC history.
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From dominant title runs to unexpected breakthroughs, the -99kg division has continued to evolve while featuring many of the sport's most respected competitors.
Before a new champion is crowned in 2026, take a look back at every athlete who has captured ADCC gold in the men's -99kg division since the tournament began in 1998.
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Every -99 KG Champion In ADCC World Championship History
- 2024 – Kaynan Duarte
- 2022 – Kaynan Duarte
- 2019 – Gordon Ryan
- 2017 – Yuri Simoes
- 2015 – Rodolfo Vieira
- 2013 – Joao Assis
- 2011 – Dean Lister
- 2009 – Xande Ribeiro
- 2007 – Xande Ribeiro
- 2005 – Roger Gracie
- 2003 – John Olav
- 2001 – Ricardo Arona
- 2000 – Ricardo Arona
- 1999 – Jeff Monson
- 1998 – Mario Sperry
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