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Today’s Top BJJ News — August 27, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

August 27, 2026 · Updated 8:22 AM -07:00

#1

ADCC 2026 Brackets Continue To Change As More Elite Grapplers Withdraw

ADCC 2026 has lost several major names in recent roster updates, including Rafaela Guedes, Jacob “Jay Rod” Rodriguez, Josh Cisneros and Adele Fornarino. Rodriguez’s withdrawal has been linked to his participation in UFC BJJ 11, while Gabi Pessanha is reportedly set to replace Guedes. ADCC’s official bracket reveal is scheduled for September 11, one day before the championship tournament begins. [67]

Why it matters: The withdrawals highlight the growing competition between ADCC and UFC BJJ for elite athletes and could significantly reshape the September championship brackets. Replacement announcements should be treated as provisional unless confirmed by ADCC or the athletes involved.

Social hook: ADCC 2026 is changing before the brackets are even revealed—and UFC BJJ is at the center of the shake-up.

#2

Shara “Bullet” Magomedov Booked To Face Neiman Gracie In Grappling Match

UFC middleweight contender Sharabutdin “Shara Bullet” Magomedov is scheduled to face Neiman Gracie in a grappling contest at Real American Freestyle in Moscow. The matchup was reported on August 25, with no-gi specialist Gracie set to meet the striking-focused UFC fighter under a wrestling and grappling event banner. [35]

Why it matters: The bout adds another high-profile crossover matchup to the growing combat-sports grappling calendar and pits a UFC name against one of the most recognizable members of the Gracie family.

Social hook: Shara Bullet is leaving the striking range behind to test himself against Neiman Gracie on the mat.

#3

Henry Cejudo Pins Merab Dvalishvili In 36 Seconds At RAF 12

Henry Cejudo defeated Merab Dvalishvili by a 36-second pin at Real American Freestyle 12 in Cleveland. The result was reported on August 26, although the match itself took place on August 22, and it gives Cejudo a decisive win in the pair’s latest combat-sports meeting after their previous MMA bouts. [68]

Why it matters: Cejudo’s rapid victory is one of the most socially significant recent grappling results involving active UFC talent and immediately renews discussion about a fourth meeting between the former Olympic champion and Dvalishvili.

Social hook: Thirty-six seconds—that’s all Henry Cejudo needed to pin Merab Dvalishvili.

#4

Brazilian Prosecutor Requests Investigation Into Severe BJJ Neck Injury

A state prosecutor has requested a police investigation after Willian “Kabuto” Masuda suffered a serious cervical injury during a Super Pro Jiu-Jitsu match in Londrina, Brazil, on August 22. Masuda reportedly underwent approximately 10 hours of spinal surgery and remains hospitalized, while no criminal charges have been filed and the event’s technical rulebook has not been made public. [69]

Why it matters: The case could become a major test of athlete safety, rules enforcement and legal responsibility in Brazilian grappling. The available reporting does not establish that a crime occurred, and Masuda’s final diagnosis and long-term prognosis remain unconfirmed.

Social hook: A dangerous competition incident in Brazil is now being examined by police—but the key questions remain unanswered.

Editor’s Notes

Material verification warnings remain on the ADCC roster changes: several withdrawals and

Sources

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