BJJ News Today — September 14, 2026

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September 14, 2026 · Updated 8:05 AM -07:00

ADCC 2026 crowns eight first-time champions as Felipe Pena wins the absolute

The 2026 ADCC World Championship concluded in Kraków on September 13 with Kennedy Maciel, Magomed Dzharbaev, Paweł Jaworski, Luke Griffith, Victor Hugo, Jasmine Rocha, Ana Carolina Vieira and Helena Crevar taking division titles. Felipe Pena also won the absolute bracket, becoming the first two-time ADCC absolute champion. ^[43]

Why it matters: The event produced a major generational shift, with eight first-time champions and strong European representation among the men’s winners. Pena’s absolute victory further strengthens his position in ADCC history.

Luke Griffith dethrones Kaynan Duarte, while Yuri Simões wins controversial superfight

Luke Griffith submitted reigning double champion Kaynan Duarte with a rear-naked choke in the 99-kilogram final, ending Duarte’s bid for another ADCC title. Duarte later lost the superfight to Yuri Simões after appearing to suffer a shoulder injury during overtime; FloGrappling listed the bout as a submission, while reporting indicated the finish came after the injury. ^[43]

Why it matters: Griffith’s comeback win created one of the tournament’s biggest competitive upsets, while Duarte’s two losses and apparent injury became the defining storyline of the closing session.

ADCC brawl leads to disqualifications and one-year bans

Dorian Olivarez and Bekzat Kapashov were disqualified and suspended for one year after a confrontation that followed their 66-kilogram match at ADCC 2026. Gordon Ryan, who said he became involved while cornering, later described the incident publicly; ADCC also reportedly issued a two-year suspension to Olivarez’s father and coach. Owen Jones was brought into the bracket after Olivarez’s removal. ^[44]

Why it matters: The incident overshadowed a high-profile tournament match and raised serious questions about athlete, corner and event-security conduct at the sport’s biggest stage.

Joslyn Molina becomes the youngest ADCC medalist in reported history

Fourteen-year-old Joslyn Molina reportedly won bronze in the women’s 65-kilogram division, defeating two adult black belts and ADCC Trials champions along the way. She lost only to Sarah Galvão before securing the historic medal, according to post-event reporting. ^[75]

Why it matters: Molina’s result is one of the most striking developmental milestones in ADCC history and gives the tournament a breakthrough athlete beyond the established champions.

Editor’s Notes

The strongest verified reporting available within the requested window centered on ADCC 2026, which concluded on September 13, 2026. ADCC’s official results archive confirms the event listing, while FloGrappling provides the detailed championship placements and final results. The reported shoulder injury to Kaynan Duarte and the account of the brawl rely on event coverage and statements rather than a fully published medical report or complete official incident report. The claim that Joslyn Molina is the youngest ADCC medalist was reported by MMA Mania and should be treated as a reported record pending confirmation from ADCC’s official statistics.

Today’s Top BJJ News — September 14, 2026

ADCC 2026 crowns eight first-time champions as Felipe Pena wins the absolute

Luke Griffith dethrones Kaynan Duarte, while Yuri Simões wins controversial superfight

ADCC brawl leads to disqualifications and one-year bans

Joslyn Molina becomes the youngest ADCC medalist in reported history

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