The first ADCC invites have been sent out, with two big names publicly confirming their participation in the upcoming World Championships in September. 

Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu, the 2013 absolute champion, and 2015 -99kg silver medalist Felipe Pena both posted on Instagram on Thursday that they will head to Finland in September for ADCC Worlds. 


 

ADCC reserves half of all available positions in each division for invited athletes. The rest of the competitors qualify for the tournament by winning regional trials in different locations around the world. 

We'll continue to update the list as more names are confirmed. 

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