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Today’s Top BJJ News — September 12, 2026

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September 12, 2026 · Updated 8:04 AM -07:00

#1

ADCC 2026 Erupts in Brawl After Dorian Olivarez Match

A chaotic confrontation followed Dorian Olivarez’s opening-round submission of Bekzat Kapashov at ADCC 2026 in Kraków, Poland. The incident escalated into a larger altercation involving members of both teams, with Gordon Ryan reportedly caught in the middle before officials intervened. FloGrappling later reported that Olivarez and Kapashov were disqualified and suspended for one year. [53]

Why it matters: The incident overshadowed one of the sport’s biggest events and immediately raised questions about athlete conduct, event security, and ADCC’s disciplinary process.

Social hook: A submission at ADCC turned into a full-scale team brawl—and now both athletes are suspended for a year.

#2

Ryoma Anraku Stuns No. 2 Seed Owen Jones at ADCC

Japan’s Ryoma Anraku delivered one of ADCC 2026’s biggest opening-round upsets by defeating No. 2 seed Owen Jones in the 66-kilogram division. The match ended scoreless through regulation and overtime before Anraku received the judges’ decision, eliminating a major title contender and advancing to the quarterfinals. [54]

Why it matters: Anraku’s victory dramatically reshapes the 66-kilogram bracket and removes one of the division’s highest-profile favorites before the medal rounds.

Social hook: The No. 15 seed just eliminated ADCC’s No. 2 seed after a scoreless overtime battle.

#3

Anabel Lopez Eliminates Gabrieli Pessanha in Major Women’s Upset

Anabel Lopez defeated Gabrieli Pessanha by decision after a scoreless regulation period and overtime match in the women’s heavyweight division. The result sends Lopez to the ADCC semifinals against Paige Ivette Clymer and removes one of the tournament’s most accomplished competitors from title contention. [55]

Why it matters: Pessanha’s exit opens the division considerably, while Lopez becomes one of the event’s breakout names heading into the final day.

Social hook: Anabel Lopez survived a 0-0 overtime battle to knock Gabrieli Pessanha out of ADCC.

#4

ADCC Day One Produces a Series of High-Profile Results

The opening day of the 2026 ADCC World Championships featured tournament-shaping results across the men’s divisions, including Diego “Pato” Oliveira’s submission of Jakub Wikłacz, Elijah Dorsey’s submission win over Mateusz Gamrot, and Felipe Costa’s quick finish of Mateusz Mazur. Day One included opening rounds and quarterfinals across eight men’s divisions and three women’s divisions, with competition continuing September 13. [13]

Why it matters: ADCC has already delivered major finishes, seeded-athlete eliminations, and bracket upheaval before the championship matches, making Sunday’s semifinals and finals particularly consequential.

Social hook: ADCC Day One is already rewriting the brackets with fast submissions and multiple favorites gone early.

Editor’s Notes

The ADCC stories were published or materially updated on September 12, 2026. The brawl and suspension details were reported by MMA Mania and FloGrappling; FloGrappling’s report confirms the disqualification and one-year suspensions, while some details of

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