ADCC World Championship

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TAURON Arena, 22K seats, first time in Poland. Ticket prices $54-$972, ~4/day sales pace as of Sep 2026. Gordon Ryan RETIRED Feb 2026 — Ryan vs Duarte superfight dead. Kaynan Duarte vs Yuri Simoes CONFIRMED as 2026 ADCC superfight (Jitsmagazine May 9). Cascading withdrawals: Mica Galvao (Melqui arrest fallout), Giancarlo Bodoni (injury), Adele Fornarino (women's pay protest → UFC BJJ), Elder Cruz (unlisted), Jacob Rodriguez (defected to UFC BJJ 11). Izaak Michell OFFICIALLY REMOVED from bracket in late July 2026 after active arrest warrant for 2nd-degree sexual assault (Texas). Taylor Pearman (Polaris 38 welterweight GP winner) is his replacement. Meregali competing status unclear (hedged in March 2026). Three defending weight champions absent (Reis, Galvao, Bodoni). No UFC BJJ champions competing (UFC BJJ exclusivity policy, effective 2027 but already in effect). Board topic: t-2026-09-01-0918-002 (score 103, ADCC Reality Check). UPDATE Sep 3 (scan-2026-09-03-1443): Confirmed ticket sales ~4/day; no new late additions announced.