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2026 ADCC World Championships Presented by FloGrappling

Anabel Lopez Scores Major Upset Over Gabrieli Pessanha At ADCC Worlds

Anabel Lopez Scores Major Upset Over Gabrieli Pessanha At ADCC Worlds

Anabel Lopez defeated Gabrieli Pessanha by decision after a scoreless overtime match, advancing to the ADCC 2026 semifinals in Krakow.

Sep 12, 2026 by Allen Catour
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Anabel Lopez vs Gabi Pessanha 2026 ADCC World Championships Presented by FloGrappling20:12

One of the biggest surprises of the 2026 ADCC World Championships unfolded Saturday in the women's +65kg division.

Anabel Lopez defeated Gabi Pessanha by decision after a scoreless match and overtime period, eliminating one of the tournament's most accomplished competitors and advancing to the semifinals in Krakow, Poland.

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Lopez Advances After Tight Decision

Pessanha and Lopez were both making their ADCC World Championships debuts, and neither athlete was able to separate herself on the scoreboard during regulation or overtime.

With the match tied 0-0 at the conclusion of overtime, the judges awarded the decision to Lopez.

The decisive moment appeared to come from a near takedown attempt late in overtime, helping Lopez secure one of the most significant victories of her career.

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Lopez's victory removes one of the tournament's biggest names from championship contention and reshapes the remainder of the women's heavyweight bracket.

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Lopez Moves On To The Semifinals

With the win, Lopez advances to the ADCC semifinals, where she will face Paige Ivette Clymer on Sunday.

The result stands as one of the most notable upsets of the opening day and ensures Lopez will be part of the medal-round conversation heading into the final day of competition.

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