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ADCC European Trials Belgrade: All Division Winners
The second and final ADCC European, Middle East & African Trials took place on February 14-15 at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. With only one spot per weight class up for grabs, and for the first time in this qualification cycle, women's invitations on the line, the stakes could not have been higher. Over 400 athletes from more than 30 countries battled it out across two intense days of competition, with eight winners earning their place at the 2026 ADCC World Championships in Krakow. Here are the athletes who secured their ticket to Worlds.
Europeans Make Their Mark at UFC BJJ 5 Despite Title Losses
Two European world champions stepped up to challenge reigning UFC BJJ titleholders in Las Vegas, and proved they belong on the biggest stage in grappling.
Polish Rising Star Pawel Jaworski Challenges Tye Ruotolo for ONE Welterweight Title
Polish submission‑grappling sensation Pawel Jaworski will challenge reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 41 on Friday, 14 March 2026, inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 10‑minute superfight sees Europe’s rising grappler Jaworski step up to face the division’s top champion.
Ocean BJJ Pro Championship Expands Across Europe With 2026 Trial Series
Ocean BJJ Pro Championship is taking a significant step forward in 2026 by expanding its competition structure beyond Italy and into multiple European countries. After several seasons centred primarily around Italian events, the organisation will now host a series of trials across Europe, giving a wider field of athletes the opportunity to qualify for its main event later in the year.
Declan Moody vs Meyram Maquine | FULL MATCH | Polaris 35
Watch the full match between Declan Moody and Meyram Maquine during the Team Polaris vs Team WNO Squads match at Polaris 35!
Adele Fornarino vs Selma Vik | FULL MATCH | Polaris 35
Watch the full match between Adele Fornarino and Selma Vik at Polaris 35!
Shay Montague and Tarik Hopstock Set for UFC BJJ 5
Two of Europe’s leading grapplers, Shay Montague and Tarik Hopstock, are set to compete at UFC BJJ 5 on 12 February. The event will be streamed live and free on the UFC BJJ YouTube channel, giving fans worldwide the chance to watch both athletes take on elite opposition on one of grappling’s biggest stages.
Adam Wardziński’s Dominant 2025 Season
Adam Wardziński had an incredible year in 2025, as he provided one of the best performances in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in recent years. Throughout the year, he has been competing at the highest level and has won matches at the most prestigious tournaments in the sport.
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Day 10: Finals Day
The final day of the European Championship is here! Today features Juvenile Blue Belts and the Adult Black Belt finals.
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Day 9: Juvenile & Adult Black Belts
Day 9 of the European Championship continues in Portugal! Today features Juvenile divisions and the highly anticipated Adult Black Belt category.
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Day 8: Juvenile & Adult Divisions
Day 8 of the European Championship continues in Portugal! Today features Juvenile 1 Blue Belts alongside Adult Purple and Brown Belt divisions.
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Day 7: Adult Blue & Purple Belts
Day 7 of the European Championship continues in Portugal! Today features Adult Blue and Purple Belt divisions.