Victor Hugo vs Josh Saunders | Final +99kg ADCC 2026
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Victor Hugo is the ADCC Champion!
In the grand final of the +99kg category at the 2026 ADCC World Championship, Victor Hugo faced Josh Saunders in pursuit of his first career gold medal on the biggest stage in submission grappling.
After receiving two penalties early in the fight, Victor Hugo managed to completely change the course of the match. When Saunders advanced, the Brazilian found the opportunity to trap his arm, secured a triangle choke from the back, and completed the sequence with an arm attack to secure the submission at 8:49.
The victory completed a perfect campaign for Victor Hugo: four fights and four submissions. He defeated Heikki Jussila, Ruslan Abdulaev, and Mark MacQueen before submitting Josh Saunders by decision.
The result gave Victor Hugo not only his first ADCC medal but also his first world title in the organization. After winning the gold, the Brazilian announced his retirement from championship competitions.
Josh Saunders also reached the final after a standout campaign, including a victory over Felipe Pena in the semifinal by decision after a no-score match.
🥇 Victor Hugo
🥈 Josh Saunders
🥉 Mark MacQueen
Watch the fights and full coverage of ADCC 2026 on FloGrappling.
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Victor Hugo vs Josh Saunders | Final +99kg ADCC 2026
FloGrappling Brasil
40,940 views
Victor Hugo is the ADCC Champion!
In the grand final of the +99kg category at the 2026 ADCC World Championship, Victor Hugo faced Josh Saunders in pursuit of his first career gold medal on the biggest stage in submission grappling.
After receiving two penalties early in the fight, Victor Hugo managed to completely change the course of the match. When Saunders advanced, the Brazilian found the opportunity to trap his arm, secured a triangle choke from the back, and completed the sequence with an arm attack to secure the submission at 8:49.
The victory completed a perfect campaign for Victor Hugo: four fights and four submissions. He defeated Heikki Jussila, Ruslan Abdulaev, and Mark MacQueen before submitting Josh Saunders by decision.
The result gave Victor Hugo not only his first ADCC medal but also his first world title in the organization. After winning the gold, the Brazilian announced his retirement from championship competitions.
Josh Saunders also reached the final after a standout campaign, including a victory over Felipe Pena in the semifinal by decision after a no-score match.
🥇 Victor Hugo
🥈 Josh Saunders
🥉 Mark MacQueen
Watch the fights and full coverage of ADCC 2026 on FloGrappling.