The 2026 ADCC World Championship is approaching, meaning it's the perfect time to take a look back at grappling and ADCC history.

More than two decades ago, fans saw the 2005 ADCC World Championship in Long Beach, California. The event marked a monumental occasion in ADCC history as the first championships to be held in the U.S.

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Competition was highlighted by the Gracie family, who won multiple divisions at the games. Marcelo Garcia also won the 77kg division for second consecutive championship, solidifying his spot in the ADCC record books.

While the championship was 21 years ago, it's important to look back at the greats in BJJ. Here's a recap and key facts from the 2005 ADCC World Championship.

Where Was The 2005 ADCC World Championship?

The 2005 ADCC World Championships took place in Long Beach, California. 

It was the first championships in ADCC history to be hosted in the U.S. and the U.S. became just the third country to host the event.

When Was The 2005 ADCC World Championship?

The 2005 ADCC World Championships took place from May 28-29 in Long Beach, California.

The Gracie Family Dominated The 2005 ADCC Worlds

The Gracie family is largely considered to be the greatest family in BJJ history, and competitions like the 2005 ADCC World Championships show exactly why.

Members of the Gracie family finished with three gold medals at the 2005 games, showcasing their brilliance and BJJ prowess. Roger Gracie won the 99kg division and the Absolute division, while Krya Gracie captured the 60kg division.

2005 ADCC World Championship Results

Men's Results

66 kg

• Gold: Leo Vieira (BRA)
• Silver: Rani Yahya (BRA)
• Bronze: Marcio Feitosa (BRA)

77 kg

• Gold: Marcelo Garcia (BRA)
• Silver: Pablo Popovitch (BRA)
• Bronze: Jake Shields (USA)

88 kg

• Gold: Ronaldo Souza (BRA)
• Silver: Demian Maia (BRA)
• Bronze: Saulo Ribeiro (BRA)

99 kg

• Gold: Roger Gracie (BRA)
• Silver: Alexandre Ferreira (BRA)
• Bronze: Alexandre Ribeiro (BRA)

+99 kg

• Gold: Jeff Monson (USA)
• Silver: Gabriel Gonzaga (BRA)
• Bronze: Fabricio Werdum (BRA)

Absolute

• Gold: Roger Gracie (BRA)
• Silver: Ronaldo Souza (BRA)
• Bronze: Marcelo Garcia (BRA)

Superfight Champion

• Dean Lister (def. Jean Jacques Machado)

Women's Results

60 kg

• Gold: Kyra Gracie (BRA)

+60 kg

• Gold: Juliana Borges (BRA)

Absolute

• Gold: Juliana Borges (BRA)

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Weight Classes At 2026 ADCC World Championship

Men's Professional

• -65.9kg
• -76.9kg
• -87.9kg
• -98.9kg
• +99kg
• Absolute

Women's Professional 

• 55kg
• -65kg
• +65kg

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