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\u2014 Biaozinn (@biaobjj)
\nNovember 14, 2026<\/p>\n
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Russian wrestling and sambo have produced
\nsome of the most compelling matchups in modern mixed martial arts.
\nThat rivalry took center stage at the 23rd edition of ACBJJ in Rio
\nde Janeiro, where Brazilian and Russian grapplers squared off under
\na variety of rulesets.<\/p>\n
Of the event’s 20 matches, 11 featured Brazilians against Russians.
\nWith the hometown crowd behind them, the Brazilians rallied late to
\nclaim a 6-5 victory in the head-to-head competition.<\/p>\n
In the main event, a rematch of the 2011 ADCC final, Andre
\nGalvao once again defeated Rousimar
\n\u201cToquinho\u201d Palhares, this time under Battle Jiu-Jitsu
\nrules.<\/p>\n
\nPalhares, nicknamed “Toquinho,” entered as the favorite because of
\nhis greater MMA experience. He pressed forward from the opening
\nbell, looking to capitalize on his striking with punches and kicks
\nas Galvao circled along the edge of the ring.<\/p>\n
Midway through one of Palhares’ advances, Galvao secured a
\ndouble-leg takedown and took complete control. He swept, passed
\nguard, advanced to mount and took Palhares’ back.<\/p>\n
Palhares attempted a footlock, but Galvao, the leader of Atos
\nJiu-Jitsu, defended the submission and continued his attack,
\nlanding a series of punches to the body.<\/p>\n
Near the end of the nine-minute contest, Galvao jumped over
\nPalhares’ guard, landing with both feet on his opponent’s abdomen.
\nWith Palhares visibly exhausted, the referee stopped the fight and
\nawarded Galvao the victory.<\/p>\n
In the co-main event, multiple-time world champion Rodolfo
\nVieira made quick work of Andre
\nSergipano in a no-gi matchup. Vieira secured a takedown,
\nadvanced to mount and finished the fight with a kata-gatame, an
\narm-triangle choke.<\/p>\n
Another Battle Jiu-Jitsu matchup featured former
\nUltimate Fighting Championship fighters Gleison
\nTibau and Philip
\nRowe. Tibau, a Brazilian veteran, defeated the American by
\ndecision after controlling much of the contest from top
\nposition.<\/p>\n
Tibau secured an early takedown and maintained control for nearly
\nthe entire match. Taking advantage of rules permitting strikes
\nbelow the head, he repeatedly landed punches to Rowe’s body.<\/p>\n
Herdeson
\nBatista also delivered a dominant performance against former
\nUFC fighter and “The Ultimate Fighter” winner Kelvin
\nGastelum.<\/p>\n
Batista took Gastelum’s back twice and threatened several
\nsubmissions. Gastelum’s best opportunity came when he managed to
\nreverse positions and take Batista’s back, but the Brazilian
\nultimately secured a points victory.<\/p>\n
One of the night’s biggest highlights came from two-time PFL
\nchampion Antonio
\nCarlos Jr., who energized the hometown crowd with a victory
\nover Ivan
\nShtyrkov.<\/p>\n
The Brazilian attempted a flying triangle, passed guard, took
\nShtyrkov’s back and threatened a rear-naked choke. Although he
\ncould not secure the submission, Antonio earned a points victory
\nand captured the All-Stars no-gi belt.<\/p>\n
In another Battle Jiu-Jitsu contest, former UFC fighters Edson
\nBarboza and Rashid
\nMagomedov engaged in an almost entirely stand-up battle.<\/p>\n
The two exchanged body punches and kicks throughout the match,
\nrarely attempting to initiate grappling exchanges. Magomedov
\nultimately landed the more powerful strikes and earned a points
\nvictory.<\/p>\n
Despite the intense rivalry between Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Russian
\nsambo, the atmosphere behind the scenes was notably friendly.
\nAthletes and representatives from both countries interacted with
\nmutual respect throughout the event.<\/p>\n
Held in Rio de Janeiro, the city closely associated with the
\norigins of the Gracie family’s jiu-jitsu legacy, the event also
\nattracted an impressive gathering of combat sports legends.<\/p>\n
Among those in the VIP area were Jose Aldo,
\nRonaldo
\n\u201cJacare\u201d Souza, Fernando
\nAugusto, Carlos Rosado, a black belt
\nfrom Carlson Gracie’s first generation, and Leonardo
\nCastello Branco.<\/p>\n
According to former UFC fighter Davi Ramos,
\nwho helped promote the event in Brazil, ACBJJ is expected to return
\nto Rio de Janeiro in early 2027. <\/p>\n