FIGHT ANNOUNCED ACBJJ 23: Diogo Reis added to Nov. 13 Rio card headlined by Palhares vs. Galvao

The bottom line

Two-time ADCC champion Diogo Reis joins ACBJJ 23 in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 13, with no opponent named; Palhares vs. Galvao headlines and Gastelum vs. Vieira co-headlines.

ACBJJ 23: Diogo Reis added to Nov. 13 Rio card headlined by Palhares vs. Galvao
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What we know

ACBJJ has added one of the lightweight grappling scene's most decorated names to its Rio de Janeiro show. Diogo Reis, a black belt from Manaus and a two-time ADCC champion, is confirmed for ACBJJ 23, but his opponent has not been announced, so his slot on the card is still open.

Reis arrives with a reputation built on fast movement, tight guard passing and strong positional control, according to Recorte da Luta. His ADCC titles came at the biggest grappling tournament in the world, which makes him a natural fit for a card already stacked with recognizable names.

At the top, the main event pairs two different eras of the sport at 100 kg. Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares is known for his leg locks, and he faces Andre Galvao, the Atos leader and a multiple-time world champion. Our records already list Galvao as Palhares' next booked fight, which confirms this is his only scheduled appearance right now.

The co-main event is a 90 kg no-gi bout between American Kelvin Gastelum and Rodolfo Vieira. Both have spent recent years in MMA. Vieira is a jiu-jitsu world champion who fights in the UFC middleweight division, so the matchup tests two MMA-based fighters under grappling-only rules.

Watch for ACBJJ to name Reis' opponent and fill out the rest of the card before Nov. 13.
 
Summary
Two-time ADCC champion Diogo Reis joins ACBJJ 23 in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 13, with no opponent named; Palhares vs. Galvao headlines and Gastelum vs. Vieira co-headlines.
Key points (one per line)
ACBJJ confirmed two-time ADCC champion Diogo Reis for ACBJJ 23 on Nov. 13 in Rio de Janeiro.
No opponent has been announced for Reis.
Rousimar Palhares faces Andre Galvao in the 100 kg main event.
Kelvin Gastelum meets Rodolfo Vieira in a 90 kg no-gi co-main.
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Recorte da Luta | https://recortedaluta.com.br/2026/10/26/bicampeao-do-adcc-diogo-reis-e-confirmado-no-card-do-acbjj-23-no-rio-de-janeiro-em-novembro-saiba-mais/
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