ADCC returned to Europe for the first time since 2017, and European grapplers took eight medals in Kraków. Paweł Jaworski became Poland's first ADCC champion with three leg lock finishes and an all-European final against Sweden's Marlon Tajik, while Spain, Russia and Scotland also reached the podium.
Poland's Paweł Jaworski submitted Rafael Lovato Jr. with a lateral kneebar at 1:51 of the first round at ONE Fight Night 47 in Bangkok on September 4, 2026, banking a US$50,000 bonus and moving to 44-8. A landmark European win over one of the most decorated names in the sport.
British grappler Taylor Pearman has been added to the 77kg bracket for the 2026 ADCC World Championship, taking the place of Izaak Michell, who was quietly removed from the roster following reports of an active arrest warrant in the United States.
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 to claim the world title and a $30,000 prize. A landmark night for European grappling.
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.
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The FloGrappling Show visits Los Banditos with Eoghan O'Flanagan, Taylor Pearman, and Charles Allen Price to talk about ADCC Worlds.
Charles and Eoghan answer listener questions on making progress in jiu jitsu, covering how to spar with constructive goals, dealing with larger opponents via the crucifix, and which heel hook variation to prioritise. They also discuss strength and conditioning for grappling, hypertrophy versus strength training, and some judo foot sweeps and takedown entries.