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Today’s Top BJJ News — September 26, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

September 26, 2026 · Updated 8:22 AM -07:00

#1

Mikey Musumeci Wins UFC BJJ 11 Main Event; Mason Fowler Retains After Split Draw

Mikey Musumeci defeated UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell by unanimous decision in the UFC BJJ 11 showcase main event on September 24 at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. In the co-main event, light heavyweight champion Mason Fowler retained his title after his match with Nick Rodriguez ended in a split draw. [68]

Why it matters: The result strengthens Musumeci’s position as UFC BJJ’s leading crossover star, while the disputed Fowler–Rodriguez draw leaves the light heavyweight division without a clear resolution.

Social hook: Musumeci survives the size gap, outpoints Bryce Mitchell, and Fowler keeps the belt after a controversial draw with Nicky Rod.

#2

IBJJF Revises 2026 Worlds Podiums After Rider Zuchi Anti-Doping Infraction

The IBJJF announced on September 25 that results from the 2026 World Championships had been revised following an anti-doping infraction involving Rider Zuchi. According to the federation’s notice, Zuchi accepted a three-year period of ineligibility, and his results from IBJJF-sanctioned competitions on or after August 23, 2024, were disqualified. [69]

Why it matters: The ruling affects the Adult Black Belt Male Heavyweight and team standings and represents one of the most consequential recent integrity actions in elite gi competition.

Social hook: The IBJJF has officially rewritten 2026 Worlds podiums after a major anti-doping case.

#3

IBJJF South American Championship Begins in Barueri With Major Black-Belt Field

The 2026 IBJJF South American Championship began September 25 and runs through September 27 at Ginásio Poliesportivo José Correa in Barueri, São Paulo. FloGrappling reported that three world champions are among the competitors, with the event featuring adult and age-group divisions across the weekend. [70]

Why it matters: South Americans remains one of the most important IBJJF events outside Worlds and provides an early-season test for elite athletes competing for ranking points and major titles.

Social hook: Brazil’s biggest post-Worlds gi tournament is underway, with multiple world champions chasing another major title.

#4

Fight to Win 330 Headlines a Busy Friday on FloGrappling

Fight to Win 330 was among the major professional grappling events promoted for September 25, with FloGrappling publishing event and viewing information alongside coverage of Fight to Win 329 and 328. The weekend programming arrives as the platform also carries live coverage of the IBJJF South American Championship. [71]

Why it matters: The schedule highlights the continued volume of professionally produced grappling events competing for attention alongside major federation championships.

Social hook: A stacked weekend of pro grappling is unfolding across FloGrappling, from Fight to Win’s submission-only cards to South Americans.

Editor’s Notes

The UFC BJJ 11 results and IBJJF podium revisions were confirmed through official UFC and IBJJF publications. The South American Championship and Fight to Win items are event updates rather than completed-result reports as of September 26, 2026; no material verification warnings were identified.

Sources

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