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Today’s Top BJJ News — September 9, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

September 9, 2026 · Updated 8:07 AM -07:00

#1

Pedro Marinho Withdraws From ADCC 2026 With Injury; Mateusz Mazur Steps In

Pedro Marinho has withdrawn from the ADCC 2026 World Championships because of an injury, according to FloGrappling. Polish grappler Mateusz Mazur will replace him at 88 kilograms, making his ADCC debut at the tournament in Krakow, Poland, on September 12–13, 2026. [42]

Why it matters: Marinho’s withdrawal removes a major name from one of ADCC’s most competitive divisions and gives Mazur a high-profile opportunity on short notice. The change also adds a fresh storyline to an event already entering its final promotional week.

Social hook: Pedro Marinho is out of ADCC 2026—and a Polish debutant just got the call to replace him.

#2

Eddie Bravo Announces Major Change to EBI Overtime Escapes

EBI overtime rules are changing: a competitor will no longer be considered escaped merely by abandoning the opponent’s back or giving up a dominant position. Under the announced interpretation, the defender must reach a defensible position or fully escape before the escape timer stops. [42]

Why it matters: The adjustment directly targets one of the most debated aspects of EBI overtime and could significantly affect strategy in future submission-only events. It places greater emphasis on genuine positional recovery rather than simply creating separation.

Social hook: EBI overtime just got harder to game—giving up the back is no longer enough to stop the clock.

#3

PGF Completes Its Eight-Team Season 10 Expansion With Dallas Mustangs

The Professional Grappling Federation has announced the Dallas Mustangs as the eighth and final franchise for Season 10. The team will be led by Carlos and Lindsay Machado, while Dallas general manager Roger Perez oversees operations; the expanded league now includes eight franchises and 40 additional professional roster positions compared with the previous four-team format. [43]

Why it matters: The move strengthens PGF’s team-based business model and creates an immediate Texas rivalry with the Houston Wranglers. Dallas will host a qualifier on October 11, with winners entering the national draft pool for the 2027 season. [43]

Social hook: PGF is now an eight-team league—and Texas has two franchises ready for a new grappling rivalry.

#4

Jose Aldo and Marlon “Chito” Vera Reportedly Set for Submission-Grappling Rematch

Jose Aldo and Marlon “Chito” Vera are reportedly scheduled to meet in a submission-grappling rematch at Hype Fighting’s Ecuador event on October 4, 2026. The announcement was reported by Jits Magazine via the BJJ News feed, but a directly accessible official event announcement was not identified in the available search results. [44]

Why it matters: The rematch pairs two prominent MMA names with an existing rivalry and could draw significant crossover attention to the submission-grappling scene. Until Hype Fighting, Aldo, or Vera confirms the booking directly, the match should be treated as reported rather than fully verified.

Social hook: Jose Aldo and Chito Vera may be running it back—but this grappling rematch still needs official confirmation.

Editor’s Notes

ADCC’s Marinho withdrawal and Mazur replacement were reported by FloGrappling, while the EBI rule change was included in the same September 8, 2026 bulletin. The PGF expansion was confirmed through the organization’s official newsroom. The Aldo–Vera rematch remains a secondary report without an identified primary announcement and is therefore presented as unconfirmed.

Sources

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