The Countdown to ADCC 2026: Top BJJ Stars Ready to Clash

The Excitement Builds for ADCC 2026

As we gear up for the ADCC 2026 World Championships, the anticipation is palpable within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community. Set to take place on September 12-13, 2026, in the historic city of Krakow, Poland, this elite grappling event will showcase the best of the best, and I can hardly wait!

The ADCC, known for its high-stakes matches and world-class athletes, provides an unparalleled platform for grapplers to prove their mettle. We've already seen an influx of invites being handed out, and it's time to break down the impressive fight card that is shaping up.

ADCC Trials: A Launchpad for Talent

“The season has already begun – thousands of grapplers are vying for their shot at greatness.”

The ADCC Trials have kicked off, with champions emerging from various qualifiers around the globe. From the East Coast Trials to the Asia & Oceania Trials, grapplers are putting everything on the line to qualify.

Current Fight Card

Here's a snapshot of the current roster of confirmed competitors, with updates rolling in constantly:

Super Fight

TBA

66 kg (8/16 Confirmed)

• Diogo Reis – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Nikodem Mikuliszyn – 2025 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Dorian Olivarez – 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials Winner
• Ryoma Anraku – 2025 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Winner
• Yigit Hanay – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• David Santos – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 1 Winner
• Kaua Gabriel – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner
• Fabricio Andrey – Invited

77 kg (9/16 Confirmed)

• Mica Galvao – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Magomed Dzharbaev – 2025 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Jacob Bornemann – 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials Winner
• Izaak Michell – 2025 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Winner
• Nikolay Vetrov – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Julio Martins – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 1 Winner
• Alexandre Jesus – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner
• Mateusz Gamrot – Invited
• Mateusz Szczecinski – Invited

88 kg (7/16 Confirmed)

• Giancarlo Bodoni – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Pawel Jaworski – 2025 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Jon Blank – 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials Winner
• Jozef Chen – 2025 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Winner
• Marlon Tajik – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Franco Diaz – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 1 Winner
• Gustavo Batista – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner

99 kg (8/16 Confirmed)

• Kaynan Duarte – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Declan Moody – 2025 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Achilles Rocha – 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials Winner
• Nicholac Maglicic – 2025 ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Winner
• Eoghan O'Flanagan – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Elioenai Braz – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 1 Winner
• Vinicius Lessa – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner
• Adam Wardzinski – Invited

Women's Divisions

Women's 55 kg (3/8 Confirmed)

• Adele Fornarino – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Janette Gloger – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Mayssa Bastos – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner

Women's 65 kg (3/8 Confirmed)

• Ana Carolina Viera – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Injana Goodman – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Livia Correa – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner

Women's +65 kg (4/8 Confirmed)

• Rafaela Guedes – Reigning ADCC Champion
• Anabel Lopez – 2026 ADCC EMEA Trials Winner
• Yara Soares – 2026 ADCC South American Trials 2 Winner
• Gabi Garcia – Invited

Keeping Up with the News

As this lineup continues to evolve, I will be keeping a close eye on all updates, ensuring fans are informed of who will ultimately be stepping onto the mats.

ADCC 2026 – How to Watch

With the event just around the corner, details about the broadcast are beginning to surface. ADCC 2026 will likely be live-streamed via FloGrappling, and some early matches might even be available on YouTube. Stay tuned for more updates!

Do not miss a single moment of this epic showdown; mark your calendars and gear up for electrifying action!