AFG Open October Eclipse 2026 | RECAP
BJJLIFESTYLE returned from AFG Open International — October Eclipse in Bangkok feeling grateful and inspired. Held on October 24–25, 2026, the event brought our community together for a weekend of competition, connection, and support.
Two athletes we want to give special recognition to are Luis Beteta and Evgenii “Coconut Boy,” both representing Phuket Fight Club / GFTeam.
Luis Beteta: Three Gold Medals Across Gi and No-Gi
Luis Beteta earned three first-place finishes, taking titles in both Gi and No-Gi competition.
| Division | Result |
|---|---|
| Adult Gi — Purple Belt, Ultra Heavy (+100.5 kg) | Gold |
| Adult Gi — Purple Belt, Absolute | Gold |
| No-Gi Absolute Pro — Heavyweight (+75 kg), Purple/Brown/Black | Gold |
Winning his weight division and the purple belt absolute in the Gi, then adding the No-Gi Absolute Pro heavyweight title, made this a memorable weekend for Luis.
Congratulations, Luis, on an outstanding achievement across both formats!
Evgenii “Coconut Boy”: Double Gold and Silver
Evgenii “Coconut Boy” also had a weekend worth celebrating, earning two gold medals in the Gi and a silver in No-Gi.
| Division | Result |
|---|---|
| Adult Gi — Blue Belt, Light Feather (−64 kg) | Gold |
| Juvenile Gi — Advanced Blue/Purple, Ages 17–18 (−66 kg) | Gold |
| Adult No-Gi — Blue Belt, Light Feather (61.5 kg) | Silver |
First-place finishes in both the juvenile and adult Gi categories, alongside a No-Gi podium finish, gave Coconut Boy plenty to celebrate.
Congratulations, Coconut Boy—we look forward to following your next steps on the mats!
More Results Worth Celebrating
GFTeam Thailand topped the Best Academy ranking with 269 points, followed by The GC with 182 and Dagger Judo Club Pattaya with 172.
In the No-Gi Absolute Pro lightweight divisions, Vladimir Kuchmistyi of Fairtex Training Center took gold in the Purple/Brown/Black category, while Metha Thongnitikann of Gambit Jiu-Jitsu won the White/Blue/Purple category.
Sophie Peng led the Fastest Win ranking with a recorded time of just 6.6 seconds.
Respect to these athletes and to everyone who stepped onto the mats throughout the weekend.
Thank You for Visiting Our Booth
Away from the competition, we were grateful to everyone who stopped by the BJJLIFESTYLE booth.
Whether you came to say hello, explore our apparel, make a purchase, or simply show your support—thank you. Meeting familiar faces and making new connections are a big part of why we love attending these events.
Your support helps us continue building BJJLIFESTYLE and sharing our passion for Jiu-Jitsu.
Relive the Weekend
Explore the AFG Open October Eclipse 2026 photo gallery and revisit moments from the event.
Until the Next One
Thank you to AFG Open International, the organizers, referees, staff, competitors, coaches, and supporters who made this weekend possible.
Seeing the Jiu-Jitsu community grow each year makes us proud to be part of it. We’re grateful for another memorable event and can’t wait for the next one.
Keep Rolling. Roll Forever. Oss!