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Today’s Top BJJ News — September 10, 2026

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September 10, 2026 · Updated 8:03 AM -07:00

#1

ADCC 2026 Opens in Kraków With the World’s Best No-Gi Grapplers Set for This Weekend

The 2026 ADCC World Championships begin September 12–13 at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland, marking the tournament’s return to Europe and its first edition in Poland. FloGrappling has continued releasing official athlete information and event coverage ahead of the championship, with the broadcast scheduled to stream live on FloGrappling. [48]

Why it matters: ADCC remains the sport’s most globally recognizable no-gi championship, and this year’s European setting, changing field, and UFC BJJ exclusivity questions have made the event a major test of grappling’s competitive landscape.

Social hook: ADCC returns to Europe this weekend—here are the storylines every grappling fan needs to know before the brackets drop.

#2

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

Mateusz Mazur has reportedly entered the ADCC 2026 field at 88 kilograms after Pedro Marinho was forced to withdraw because of injury. FloGrappling identified Mazur as a short-notice replacement and noted that the appearance will mark his ADCC debut. [49]

Why it matters: Marinho’s withdrawal changes one of ADCC’s most competitive divisions, while Mazur receives a significant opportunity against elite opposition on short notice. The specific nature and severity of Marinho’s injury were not detailed in the available report.

Social hook: One of ADCC’s top contenders is out—and a first-time replacement now gets the biggest opportunity of his career.

#3

FloGrappling Releases Final ADCC Build-Up Coverage as Bracket Reveal Nears

FloGrappling’s latest ADCC coverage includes updated athlete information, interviews with competitors such as Elijah Dorsey and Sarah Galvão, and features spotlighting European athletes ahead of the September 12–13 championship. The promotion’s current event listing places the competition at 9:00 a.m. UTC on both days. [50]

Why it matters: With the event only days away, the final previews are shaping the public narrative around an ADCC field affected by injuries, retirements, and athlete-contract developments elsewhere in professional grappling.

Social hook: The final ADCC storylines are taking shape—these are the athletes and divisions gaining the most momentum before Kraków.

#4

European IBJJF No-Gi Championship Registration Reaches 77.7 Percent Capacity

The official IBJJF athlete database reported on September 10 that registration for the 2026 European IBJJF No-Gi Championship had reached 77.7 percent of capacity. The governing body’s live listing also showed updated academy and athlete entries across adult and master divisions. [51]

Why it matters: The registration figure signals strong demand for IBJJF’s European no-gi championship during a crowded international competition period, immediately before ADCC 2026.

Social hook: IBJJF European No-Gi is filling quickly—more than three-quarters of available capacity is already gone.

Editor’s Notes

No material verification warnings were identified for the official IBJJF registration update or FloGrappling’s event listings. The Pedro Marinho injury report and replacement information come from FloGrappling’s published bulletin; no separate official medical statement from Marinho was located. No completed ADCC 2026 results were included because the championship is scheduled for September 12–13, 2026, after this report date.

Sources

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