
Poland's Mateusz Szczeciński Wins the Polaris 38 Welterweight Grand Prix to Claim the World Title
At Polaris 38 in the Bath University Sports Village, England on July 11, 2026, Poland's Mateusz Szczeciński won three straight matches to take the welterweight Grand Prix, dethroning champion PJ Barch to claim the world title and a $30,000 prize. A landmark night for European grappling.

Polaris Open expands to mainland Europe: the Netherlands edition
Polaris is bringing its open tournament series to mainland Europe for the first time. Polaris Open Spain debuts in Barcelona on August 29, 2026, followed by Polaris Open Netherlands in Utrecht on October 24. For European grapplers, the move opens a direct route from regional tournaments to the main Polaris stage.

Ffion Davies bounces back at UFC BJJ 9 with armbar win over Amanda Bruse
Welsh ADCC champion Ffion Davies, widely considered the most accomplished European grappler in history, returned to winning ways at UFC BJJ 9 on June 4, 2026, finishing Amanda Bruse with an armbar in the first round of their bantamweight match at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The win comes after Davies dropped a close title match against Cassia Moura at UFC BJJ 6 in March.

Nordic SFC returns September 26: the Kolding event built on big mats and no shortcuts
The Nordic Submission Fighting Championship (NSFC) returns to Sydbank Arena in Kolding, Denmark on September 26, 2026. NoGi, submission only, with medals across all divisions and a championship belt going to the Expert Open winner. Early bird registration on Smoothcomp closes June 2, with regular registration open until September 1.

AGI debuts in Amsterdam: 16 grapplers, one belt, submission only
Sixteen grapplers. One championship belt. €1000 in prize money. Submission only: no points, no time-limit games, just finishes. On Sunday May 31st, the Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) makes its debut, bringing the EBI format to the Netherlands for the first time.
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PolarisPoland's Mateusz Szczeciński Wins the Polaris 38 Welterweight Grand Prix to Claim the World Title
At Polaris 38 in the Bath University Sports Village, England on July 11, 2026, Poland's Mateusz Szczeciński won three straight matches to take the welterweight Grand Prix, dethroning champion PJ Barch to claim the world title and a $30,000 prize. A landmark night for European grappling.
Jul 14, 2026
Event PreviewPolaris Open expands to mainland Europe: the Netherlands edition
Polaris is bringing its open tournament series to mainland Europe for the first time. Polaris Open Spain debuts in Barcelona on August 29, 2026, followed by Polaris Open Netherlands in Utrecht on October 24. For European grapplers, the move opens a direct route from regional tournaments to the main Polaris stage.
Jun 22, 2026
AthletesFfion Davies bounces back at UFC BJJ 9 with armbar win over Amanda Bruse
Welsh ADCC champion Ffion Davies, widely considered the most accomplished European grappler in history, returned to winning ways at UFC BJJ 9 on June 4, 2026, finishing Amanda Bruse with an armbar in the first round of their bantamweight match at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The win comes after Davies dropped a close title match against Cassia Moura at UFC BJJ 6 in March.
Jun 6, 2026
Event PreviewNordic SFC returns September 26: the Kolding event built on big mats and no shortcuts
The Nordic Submission Fighting Championship (NSFC) returns to Sydbank Arena in Kolding, Denmark on September 26, 2026. NoGi, submission only, with medals across all divisions and a championship belt going to the Expert Open winner. Early bird registration on Smoothcomp closes June 2, with regular registration open until September 1.
Jun 1, 2026
Event PreviewAGI debuts in Amsterdam: 16 grapplers, one belt, submission only
Sixteen grapplers. One championship belt. €1000 in prize money. Submission only: no points, no time-limit games, just finishes. On Sunday May 31st, the Amsterdam Grappling Invitational (AGI) makes its debut, bringing the EBI format to the Netherlands for the first time.
May 27, 2026
Tournament coverageEuropean Grapplers Confirmed for ADCC World Championship 2026 in Kraków
The 2026 ADCC World Championship heads to Kraków, Poland on September 12-13, with 14 European athletes already confirmed across men's and women's divisions - including invited names like Adam Wardziński and UFC fighter Mateusz Gamrot.
Apr 13, 2026