{"id":3269,"date":"2025-07-17T16:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/3269\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:54:09","slug":"triple-crown-adam-haas-wins-3rd-mma-world-championship-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/3269\/","title":{"rendered":"Triple Crown: Adam Haas wins 3rd MMA world championship in Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"

KENOSHA, WI \u2014 Adam Haas has officially etched his name in youth MMA history. The Shoreland High School standout and Kenosha native secured his third world title in dominating fashion, capturing gold in the U18-74.9 kg division at the 2025 GAMMA Youth MMA World Championships<\/a> in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil. <\/p>\n

Representing Team USA, Haas stood atop the podium after a commanding tournament performance, including a first-round submission and a strategic finale win over one of Europe\u2019s top-ranked contenders.<\/p>\n

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Haas wasted no time asserting dominance on the global stage. He kicked off the tournament with a rear naked choke submission in the first round against an Ecuadorian opponent, setting the tone for what would be a championship run defined by skill, poise, and precision.<\/p>\n

Defeating Europe\u2019s best to claim gold<\/p>\n

The championship match pitted the Kenosha native against a Polish fighter who had earlier knocked out the 2024 79.4kg World Champion from Ukraine. Haas showcased elite-level tactical awareness and conditioning, walking away with a decisive win that solidified his third global title.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis win wasn\u2019t just for me,\u201d the champ said post-fight. \u201cIt was for my team, my coaches, and everyone back home in Kenosha.\u201d<\/p>\n

Team behind the champ<\/p>\n

Once again, Team USA Coach Dave Strasser guided Haas throughout the tournament. Strasser, a legend in Wisconsin MMA, praised his athlete\u2019s relentless work ethic:<\/p>\n

\"\"Adam Haas is in the corner receiving pre-match coaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam\u2019s mindset is different. He\u2019s already training at a professional level\u2014disciplined, focused, and always improving. I couldn\u2019t be prouder,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In addition to training at Freestyle Academy under Strasser, Haas sharpens his skills at Primal MKE in West Allis and Veneration BJJ in Kenosha. His balanced regimen across wrestling, striking, and submission grappling has made him a nearly unbeatable force in the youth circuit.<\/p>\n

Three-time world champion at just 16<\/p>\n

Haas\u2019s r\u00e9sum\u00e9 now includes:<\/p>\n

2025 GAMMA Youth MMA World Champion (-74.9kg)<\/p>\n

2024 GAMMA Youth MMA World Champion (-74.9kg)<\/p>\n

2023 IMMAF Youth MMA World Champion (65.8kg)<\/p>\n

2023 GAMMA Youth MMA National Champion<\/p>\n

2023 USFL Youth MMA National Champion<\/p>\n

At just 16 years old, Haas has become one of the most decorated youth fighters in the country. He\u2019s also one of the most humble\u2014rarely speaking about his accolades, letting his results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cA quiet fighter\u201d with big goals<\/p>\n

Known for his quiet demeanor outside the cage, Haas continues to impress both fans and coaches alike with his dedication and discipline. His father, Nick Haas, remains an integral part of his training team and emphasizes the core role that wrestling plays in his development:<\/p>\n

\u201cWrestling builds control and conditioning\u2014those are the foundations of Adam\u2019s success,\u201d Nick said. \u201cHe trains like he\u2019s already in the UFC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Represented by SuckerPunch Entertainment, Haas has clear ambitions to go pro, and his trajectory suggests that dream is well within reach.<\/p>\n

Haas is supported by elite gyms and sponsors like VB Health, Stone Excavation (ID), and Dickie\u2019s Bar<\/a> in Racine.<\/p>\n

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