The 2026 ADCC World Championships have kicked off, showcasing over 100 elite submission grapplers from around the globe at Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland, on September 12-13. The competition includes five men’s weight categories—with 16 competitors each—and three women’s divisions featuring eight athletes apiece, all vying for ADCC gold throughout the two-day event.
Among the standout competitors are defending champions Kaynan Duarte, Felipe Pena, and Ana Carolina Vieira, joined by a strong lineup of medalists, seasoned ADCC contenders, and Trials champions. Notably, Duarte is set to compete against the 2022 absolute champion Yuri Simoes in a highlighted superfight.
Below are the detailed brackets and results for ADCC 2026, covering every weight class with up-to-date match outcomes, medalists, and division champions as they are finalized in Poland.
Men’s Semifinals
+99kg Semifinals
- (1) Felipe Pena vs. (5) Josh Saunders
- (6) Mark Macqueen vs. (7) Victor Hugo
-99kg Semifinals
- (1) Kaynan Duarte vs. (12) Daniel Schuardt
- (3) Luke Griffith vs. (2) Achilles Rocha
-88kg Semifinals
- (9) Pawel Jaworski vs. (4) Gabriel Brod
- (11) Jozef Chen vs. (7) Marlon Tajik
Men’s Quarterfinals
+99kg
- Felipe Pena defeated Nick Hartman by submission at 7:54
- Josh Saunders won over Roosevelt Sousa via referee decision
- Mark Macqueen triumphed over Daniel Manasoiu by points (3-0)
- Victor Hugo submitted Ruslan Abdulaev at 5:38
-99kg
- Kaynan Duarte submitted Javier Zaruski at 5:38
- Daniel Schuardt submitted Eoghan O’Flanagan at 8:18
- Luke Griffith edged Steffen Banta on points (0-0)
- Achilles Rocha defeated Roberto Abreu via referee decision
-88kg
- Pawel Jaworski submitted Felipe Costa at 3:55
- Gabriel Brod submitted Lucas Kanard at 8:43
- Jozef Chen won on points (6-0) over Chris Wojcik
- Marlon Tajik submitted Nathan Haddad at 4:43
-77kg
- Vagner Rocha vs. Magomed Dzharbaev
- Elijah Dorsey vs. Mateusz Szczecinski
- PJ Barch vs. Tommy Langaker
- Dante Leon vs. Jacob Bornemann
-66kg
- Diego Pato vs. Gianni Grippo
- Fabricio Andrey vs. Kennedy Maciel
- Ryoma Anraku vs. Gavin Corbe
- Dorian Olivarez vs. Dominic Mejia
Men’s Round of 16
+99kg Highlights
- Felipe Pena secured a submission win against Belal Etiabari at 6:53
- Nick Hartman advanced via referee decision over Haisam Rida
- Josh Saunders triumphed on points (5-0) against Francis Pana
- Roosevelt Sousa submitted Brandon Reed at 8:27
-99kg Highlights
- Kaynan Duarte submitted Nico Maglicic at 5:26
- Javier Zaruski submitted Vinicius Lessa at 9:31
- Daniel Schuardt submitted Michael Pixley at 5:11
- Eoghan O’Flanagan submitted Adam Wardzinski at 6:13
-88kg Highlights
- Felipe Costa submitted Mateusz Mazur at 1:42
- Pawel Jaworski submitted Roberto Frias at 6:10
- Lucas Kanard won on points (3-2) over Matheus Diniz
- Gabriel Brod defeated Jon Blank on points (9-0)
-77kg Highlights
- Vagner Rocha won on points (0-0) against Michael Sainz
- Magomed Dzharbaev edged Alexandre De Jesus (3-0)
- Elijah Dorsey submitted Mateusz Gamrot at 8:51
- Mateusz Szczecinski submitted Julio Martins at 14:30
-66kg Highlights
- Diego Pato submitted Jakub Wiklacz at 7:00
- Gianni Grippo won on points (3-0) versus Felipe Machado
- Fabricio Andrey submitted David Santos at 6:00
- Kennedy Maciel defeated Kamil Wilk on points (10-0)
Women’s Semifinals
+65kg
- Helena Crevar vs. Elizabeth Mitrovic
- Anabel Lopez vs. Paige Ivette Clymer
-65kg
- Ana Carolina Vieira vs. Mo Black
- Sarah Galvao vs. Joslyn Molina
-55kg
- J. Rocha vs. A. Mayordomo
- M. Bastos vs. A. Rodrigues
Women’s Quarterfinals
+65kg
- Helena Crevar submitted Matilda Reid at 9:11
- Elizabeth Mitrovic defeated Nia Blackman on points (7-0)
- Anabel Lopez advanced via referee decision over Gabrieli Pessanha
- Paige Ivette Clymer submitted Yara Soares at 5:17
-65kg
- Ana Carolina Vieira won on points (2-0) against Nadia Frankland
- Mo Black advanced by referee decision over Ane Svendsen
- Sarah Galvao submitted Livia Barasine at 6:05
- Joslyn Molina defeated Injana Goodman on points (4-0)
-55kg
- J. Rocha submitted K. Ikeda at 6:53
- A. Mayordomo won on points (3-0) versus S. Lindsey
- M. Bastos submitted V. Hamilton at 9:28
- A. Rodrigues advanced by referee decision against J. Gloger
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Fan Take:
This update on the ADCC 2026 World Championships is crucial for fight fans, as it highlights the pinnacle of submission grappling talent and intense competition shaping the future of the sport. With elite athletes clashing at the highest level, the event not only showcases breathtaking skill but also advances global interest and growth in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
