The Middle East recently witnessed an impressive milestone in the world of submission grappling, as the ADCC Middle East Open took place at the Qadsia Sporting Club in Kuwait. This groundbreaking event not only attracted a diverse range of participants from over 50 countries but also became the first submission grappling event in the region to be live-streamed on U.F.C. Fight Pass, the largest martial arts streaming service worldwide.
Organized by Fawaz AlHazim and Dhari AlJanahi of Kuwait Protocol Group, the ADCC Middle East Open garnered immense attention and proved to be a massive success. Within a week, all tickets were sold out, and over 516 competitors eagerly took part in the event. This number significantly surpassed the previous year's attendance at the Kuwait Open, which drew 351 participants from over 30 countries. Together, these two events brought together a staggering total of 867 competitors within just nine months, a remarkable achievement for the region.
