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Today’s Top BJJ News — October 10, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

October 10, 2026 · Updated 8:10 AM -07:00

#1

Cassia Moura Becomes UFC BJJ’s First Two-Division Champion

Published October 9 after the event on October 8, Cassia Moura defeated Adele Fornarino by split decision at UFC BJJ 12 to win the inaugural women’s flyweight title. The victory made Moura, already the promotion’s bantamweight champion, the first simultaneous two-division champion in UFC BJJ history. [66]

Why it matters: Moura’s achievement gives UFC BJJ its first major double-champion storyline and further establishes the 20-year-old as one of the promotion’s central stars. The closely contested decision also generated immediate debate around the event’s scoring and judging. [67]

Social hook: Cassia Moura just made UFC BJJ history by leaving Las Vegas with two championship belts.

#2

Renato Canuto Captures the Vacant UFC BJJ Lightweight Championship

Renato Canuto defeated Ethan Crelinsten by unanimous decision on October 8 at UFC BJJ 12 to claim the vacant lightweight title. UFC’s official recap described a competitive 15-minute match featuring takedowns, back control, leg-lock exchanges and late-round positional pressure from Canuto. [66]

Why it matters: Canuto becomes the latest Brazilian champion in UFC BJJ and adds a major promotional title to a résumé built across elite no-gi competition. His victory also establishes the division’s first champion after the belt was left vacant.

Social hook: Renato Canuto finally got his UFC BJJ moment—and he did it by outworking Ethan Crelinsten for the vacant belt.

#3

Gabriel Almeida Submits Gilbert Burns in UFC BJJ Debut

Gabriel Almeida produced the night’s biggest upset at UFC BJJ 12, submitting former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert “Durinho” Burns with a heel hook at 4:34 of the first round. The result came in Almeida’s promotional debut and was confirmed by UFC’s official results coverage. [67]

Why it matters: Almeida immediately becomes one of UFC BJJ’s most talked-about new names, while Burns suffers a damaging defeat in his second appearance under the promotion. The finish also reinforced the event’s heavy emphasis on aggressive submission hunting.

Social hook: Gabriel Almeida welcomed Gilbert Burns to the mat with a first-round heel-hook shocker.

#4

Victor Hugo Reportedly Plans to Leave ADCC After Winning His First World Title

Victor Hugo is being reported as planning to step away from ADCC competition after winning the men’s +99-kilogram title at the September 12–13 ADCC World Championship. The report says Hugo intends to continue competing elsewhere, including a scheduled ONE Championship appearance, so this is an ADCC exit rather than a confirmed retirement from grappling. [68]

Why it matters: Hugo’s departure would be another significant sign of the increasingly fragmented professional grappling landscape, with top athletes moving between ADCC, UFC BJJ and ONE Championship. His reported decision is especially notable because it follows his first ADCC world title and an unbeaten four-submission run at the event.

Social hook: Victor Hugo may be leaving ADCC immediately after finally winning the title he chased for years.

Editor’s Notes

The UFC BJJ 12 results and championship outcomes are supported by UFC’s official reporting; the event occurred on October 8, 2026, while the primary results coverage was published October 9. The Victor Hugo item remains reported rather than fully confirmed by an official ADCC or athlete statement located during this search, and it should be treated as an announced or reported ADCC exit—not a retirement from competition.

Sources

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  20. https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/1wgyqtu/hot_take_now_its_the_time_for_adcc_to_become/