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The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) is recognised as the most prestigious submission fighting tournament in the world, and this year Jeffreys Bay will host the ADCC Open from Saturday, July 15 to Sunday, July 16, at Mentor\u2019s Country Estate, forming part of the J-Bay Surf Festival.<\/p>\n

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The synergy between grappling and surfing has been around since the birth of Jiu Jitsu\u2019s popularity, and many professional surfers turn to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (submission fighting) to train both mentally and physically outside the water.<\/div>\n
ADCC Federation president, Kurdt George<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cOur ADCC South Africa tour started in 2015 and has grown significantly, producing a few South African champions that are making their mark on the world scene. <\/p>\n

“After visiting the J-Bay festival a few years ago, I was determined to get involved. It\u2019s a huge pleasure to be invited to such a phenomenal festival to showcase the best grappling talent we have to offer,\u201d said George.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The ADCC Open in Jeffreys Bay will be the last stop before the ADCC Africa Championship in August, and serves as excellent preparation for novices and pros alike.<\/p>\n

The event is expected to draw a whopping 250 competitors from around the country, with a wide range of age and weight categories catering for everyone from children to professional athletes.<\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s top UFC athletes, and internationally renowned fighters, Drikus du Plessis and Cameron Saaiman are expected to attend the event. Du Plessis is a top-ranked UFC middleweight athlete who is currently ranked fifth in the world, while Saaiman is an up-and-coming athlete in the UFC Bantamweight division.<\/p>\n

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The event is expected to draw approximately 250 competitors from around the country.<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Ami Lou Williams <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The ADCC Open in Jeffreys Bay will be the last stop before the ADCC Africa Championship in August. <\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Ami Lou Williams <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The ADCC is recognised as the most prestigious submission fighting tournament in the world.<\/div>\n
<\/span>Photo: Ami Lou Williams <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Event sponsors RVCA, Sealand and The Store have joined together to offer a R10 000 cash prize for the professional division, as well as assorted prizes such as duffel bags, moon bags and socks.<\/p>\n

The professional divisions are expected to deliver electrifying fights, with finals taking place on July 16. <\/p>\n

The event is open to spectators and entry is free of charge.<\/p>\n

For more information on the ADCC Open contact Cara on 060 547 4856 or visit the J-Bay Surf Festival website: Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

To register for the ADCC Open, Click Here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional sponsors who have contributed to the J-Bay Surf Festival include, Dawn Patrol Wines, Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure, Kalahari, Enricos Fishing Safari, Kakuli, J-bay Quad Biking, Papiesfontein Beach Horse Trails, J-bay Cycle Centre, Zebra Lodge, St Francis Links, Billabong, Thule, Slaters Toy Magic, Execuspecs, Samuel Beck Hairdressing, The Pottery, Jeffreys Bay Surf School, Salted Surf School, Crawfords Beach Lodge, RVCA, The Store and FOX.<\/p>\n

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