2026 IBJJF European Championship

Women's Roosterweight Final

Thais Loureiro successfully defended her European title, overcoming Mayssa Bastos by points (2–0). Loureiro established an early lead and expertly neutralized Bastos' attacks, securing her third European gold in the gi and reinforcing her dominance in the division.

Men's Lightweight Final

William Wilson captured a breakthrough victory over Mateo Cardona, edging out a 2–0 win in a tightly contested tactical battle. Wilson's relentless pace and strategic decision-making proved decisive, earning him a career-defining gold.

Women's Featherweight Final

In a closely matched contest, Cassia Moura outmaneuvered Larissa Campos with a 4–2 points victory. Moura's calculated grip fighting and positional awareness allowed her to control the tempo and secure the title.

Men's Lightweight Bracket

Kevin Mahecha displayed superior guard passing and positional control to defeat Sandrey Silva 7–4, highlighting his technical versatility and mat awareness.

Men's Heavyweight Final

Leonardo Ferreira clinched the heavyweight crown by submitting Beinn Campbell with a precise Triangle Choke, concluding a dynamic exchange with a decisive finish.

Women's Light-Featherweight Final

Rose Sharouni edged out Naiomi Matthews by decision, with Sharouni's 2 advantages making the difference in a tactical match that ended 0–0 on points.

Armbar and Lower Limb Attacks

Submission specialists made a significant impact throughout the championship. In the women's roosterweight division, Thais Loureiro showcased her finishing ability by submitting Gabrielle Etzel with a clinical Armbar in the final. Denise Krahn secured the medium-heavyweight women's title via a well-executed Kneebar against Luana Soares.

Choke Variations and Back Control

Marina Carraro claimed the women's open weight title with a decisive Choke over Paraskevi Roustani. The event also featured multiple chokes from back control: Yara Soares submitted Isabely Sanches in the heavyweight women's semifinal, while Sarah Galvao utilized a Choke From Back Control to defeat Simone Pinheiro in her semifinal. In the men's heavyweight final, Leonardo Ferreira's application of the Triangle Choke stood out as a technical highlight, underscoring the importance of submission proficiency at the highest level.

Semifinal matchups played a pivotal role in determining the championship brackets. In the ultra-heavyweight men's division, Pedro Alex dos Santos advanced to the final after a tactical battle with Hygor Brito, prevailing by decision. The middleweight men's semifinal saw Jose Steve progress due to a disqualification (DQ) against Pablo Oliveira, highlighting the strict enforcement of competition rules.

In the super-heavyweight men's bracket, Harryson Pereira moved forward after a DQ win over Telmo Castro. The men's roosterweight semifinal between Tadiyah Danfort and Yuri Silva was a high-scoring contest, ending 10–10 on points, with Danfort advancing thanks to a 6–3 advantage margin. These semifinals, marked by close scores, submission attempts, and disqualifications, set the stage for dramatic finals across the tournament.

Breakthrough performances and significant upsets defined the 2026 European Championship. William Wilson's run to the lightweight title, featuring a high-paced semifinal and a composed final, marked a milestone in his competitive career. Thais Loureiro's third European gold, including her victory over perennial favorite Mayssa Bastos, solidified her reputation as a dominant force in the roosterweight division.

Team standings were a focal point, with Alliance leading the men's team race by nearly 30 points over AOJ, while Atos commanded the women's standings. In the female 79kg division, bracket analysis confirmed Anabel Lopez as champion following her 4–2 victory over Yara Soares, correcting earlier reports and underscoring the importance of accurate bracket review for official results.