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Pablo Popovitch

2x ADCC Champion · 2001–2013

190 lbs·Black Belt·Pablo Popovitch BJJ·No-Gi
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
82/99
Dominant

Popovitch's strong Athleticism (85) and strong Takedowns (85) define this era.

Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
85/99
Hall of Fame
Win Rate +13Win Volume +5Sub Rate +4ADCC (2) +14

Competition Record

Career grappling record

Submission Rate46%

2x ADCC Champion (2005, 2007)

Records via BJJ Heroes & IBJJF

Mat Resume

Time on the mats in professional competition

60

Pro Matches

30

Mat Hours

24

Events

7.2 min

Avg Duration

50 sec

Fastest Sub

Style Analysis

Back-to-back ADCC champion with wrestling-heavy style and crushing top game. One of the most dominant no-gi grapplers of the mid-2000s.

Signature Submissions

RNCArmbarGuillotineKimura

Notable Matches

Key competition results

W
vs Marcelo Garcia
ADCC 2005 -77kg Final·2005
Points
W
vs Braulio Estima
ADCC 2007 -88kg Final·2007
Points

Did You Know?

1

Defeated Marcelo Garcia in the ADCC final

2

Back-to-back ADCC champion in 2005 and 2007

Trophy Case

2×ADCC Champion

2005, 2007

Back-to-back ADCC champion — beat Marcelo Garcia and Braulio Estima

Signature Moments

2x ADCC Champion

2005, 2007·vs vs Multiple

Pablo Popovitch won two consecutive ADCC gold medals, establishing himself as one of the most dominant no-gi competitors of the mid-2000s. His aggressive, wrestling-based style set the template for modern ADCC competition.

Back-to-back ADCC golds. Popovitch proved that aggression and wrestling win at the highest level of no-gi.

Career Numbers

ADCC Golds

ADCC gold medals

2

Verified Feb 2026 · bjjheroes.com

Season Stats · 2x ADCC Champion

ADCC GoldsADCC World Championship golds
2 ADCC gold medals
RecordCareer competition record
48-8
Submission RateCareer submission rate
46%
Submission WinsCareer submission victories
22

Engine Attributes

Athleticism85
Competition IQ82
Escapes78
Guard Game78
Guard Passing82
Submissions80
Takedowns85
Top Control85
Skill Score
82/99
Dominant
Legacy
85/99
Hall of Fame

Data Coverage

88%
Bio & Identity
Competition Record
Major Titles
Notable Opponents
Style & Attributes
Signature Submissions
Career Timeline
Gi/No-Gi Breakdown

FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF

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