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Britain's Taylor Pearman steps into the ADCC 2026 World Championship at 77kg
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.
Charles Eoghan Experience returns with an episode on making real progress in jiu jitsu
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.
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.
European 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.
Xande Ribeiro Announces European Seminar Tour for April 2026
Multiple-time IBJJF World Champion and ADCC Hall of Famer Xande Ribeiro is heading to Europe for a seminar tour across six cities in April, with open sessions available in Copenhagen, Stuttgart, Paris, and Limassol.
Enyo 8: Biggest Card Yet With Team North vs South Showdown
Enyo Grappling returns for its biggest edition yet on April 4 in Weston-super-Mare, with 60 athletes, a Team South vs Team North showdown, individual superfights, and performance bonuses on the line.
Jiu Jitsu Expo 2026 Heads to Jesolo Alongside the Italian BJJ Open
The Jiu Jitsu Expo 2026 will take place in Jesolo, Italy from May 15-17, running alongside the Italian BJJ Open. The annual event brings together the European BJJ community with exhibitors, free seminars, and networking opportunities.
ADCC Suisse Federation Announces Three-Event Calendar for 2026
The ADCC Suisse Federation has unveiled its 2026 competition calendar, featuring three events across the year. The season kicks off with the ADCC Suisse National Championship on March 1 in Küsnacht, followed by two ADCC Suisse Open tournaments in June and November.