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Today’s Top BJJ News — September 13, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

September 13, 2026 · Updated 8:18 AM -07:00

#1

ADCC 2026 Brawl Leads to Double Disqualification and Bracket Change

A match between Dorian Olivarez and Bekzat Kapashov in the 66-kilogram division escalated after Kapashov allegedly bit Olivarez’s hand and Olivarez responded with a strike. The confrontation spilled into a fight involving members of both teams, and both competitors were disqualified. Owen Jones reportedly advanced into the vacated position in the bracket. [74]

Why it matters: The incident became the most consequential non-competitive story of the ADCC weekend, directly altering the 66-kilogram tournament and renewing scrutiny of athlete and corner conduct at major grappling events.

Social hook: “A 66-kilogram ADCC match turned into a full arena brawl—and both athletes were disqualified.”

#2

ADCC 2026 Semifinal Brackets Set in Kraków

The second day of ADCC 2026 features a championship-level semifinal slate, including Kaynan Duarte versus Daniel Schuardt and Achilles Rocha versus Luke Griffith at 99 kilograms; Diego “Pato” Oliveira versus Kennedy Maciel at 66 kilograms; and Felipe Pena versus Josh Saunders in the heavyweight division. The women’s semifinals include Ana Carolina Vieira versus Mo Black and Mayssa Bastos versus Ana Rodrigues. [74]

Why it matters: The matchups determine the finalists at the sport’s most important submission-grappling tournament, with several divisions featuring title contenders, returning champions, and high-profile international challengers.

Social hook: “Kaynan, Pato, Mayssa and the rest of the ADCC title contenders are one match from the finals.”

#3

ADCC Day One Produces Major Results and a Wide-Open 66-Kilogram Race

Day One saw Diego “Pato” Oliveira defeat Gianni Grippo, Kennedy Maciel defeat Fabricio Andrey, and Gavin Corbe submit Ryoma Anraku in the 66-kilogram quarterfinals. The division’s remaining tournament path was reshaped by the Olivarez–Kapashov disqualifications, while other leading contenders—including Kaynan Duarte—advanced toward Sunday’s semifinals. [75]

Why it matters: The results left one of ADCC’s deepest divisions without several expected names and set up a high-profile Pato–Maciel matchup with a place in the final at stake.

Social hook: “Pato versus Kennedy Maciel is the ADCC semifinal nobody can afford to miss.”

#4

UFC BJJ Opens Brings Its Phoenix Tournament to Competition Day

The UFC BJJ Opens Phoenix event is scheduled for September 12–13 at the Phoenix Convention Center, with Sunday’s program featuring both gi and no-gi competition across youth, adult, and masters divisions. Brown- and black-belt divisions are listed as single-elimination formats, with cash prizes advertised for top black-belt finishers. [76]

Why it matters: Phoenix is the latest stop in UFC BJJ’s 2026 tournament series and represents the promotion’s continued effort to build a nationwide competition platform beyond its professional fight cards.

Social hook: “UFC BJJ’s Phoenix tournament is putting gi and no-gi competitors on the same national stage.”

Editor’s Notes

ADCC’s official event pages confirm the September 12–13, 2026 tournament dates, but a complete official results document for Day Two was not available in the retrieved sources at publication time. The brawl, disqualifications, and semifinal information were corroborated through live event reporting and contemporaneous coverage, but the incident details remain dependent on secondary reports rather than a formal ADCC disciplinary

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