ADCC 2026 Brawl Leads to Suspensions for BJJ Competitors

The 2026 ADCC World Championships have been overshadowed by a physical altercation involving grappling star Gordon Ryan and members of the Kazakh contingent following a preliminary match. The incident occurred shortly after Dorian Olivarez secured a submission victory over Bezkat Kapashov.

Following the match, a brawl erupted between Olivarez, his coach Gordon Ryan, and supporters of Kapashov. The chaotic scene drew significant attention away from the tournament's high-level technical performances. In response to the altercation, tournament officials have confirmed the suspension of two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stars involved in the incident.

Gordon Ryan addressed the situation publicly, characterizing the brawl as 'fun' in a statement following the chaos. Despite his remarks, the tournament administration moved forward with disciplinary actions against those involved in the physical conflict. The incident remains a focal point of the competition's opening day, which had otherwise been defined by a series of notable submissions. No further information regarding the specific duration of the suspensions has been released at this time.

Source: MMA Mania.