Brawl Erupts at ADCC 2026 Involving Gordon Ryan and Dorian Olivarez

A significant altercation occurred at the ADCC 2026 tournament on September 12, resulting in a large-scale brawl involving high-profile grappler Gordon Ryan and his teammate, Dorian Olivarez. The incident was captured on video following an opening-round match between Olivarez and Bezkat Kapashov in the 66 kg division.

The tournament match between Olivarez and Kapashov was described as exceptionally physical and chippy from the outset. Shortly after Olivarez secured a submission victory over Kapashov, tensions between the camps escalated rapidly, leading to a physical confrontation on the tournament floor. Footage of the event shows Gordon Ryan, a prominent coach and competitor, actively involved in the melee alongside Olivarez.

ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) is widely considered the most prestigious submission grappling tournament in the world. The involvement of such high-profile figures in an on-floor brawl serves as a notable disruption to the event's proceedings. As of now, tournament officials have not released an official statement regarding potential disciplinary measures or the specific catalysts that escalated the physical conflict beyond the immediate aftermath of the match.

Source: MMA Mania.