The IBJJF will host professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) events, including an Open Heavyweight Grand Prix featuring world champions from different weight classes. 2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP will be Thursday(February 26, 2026) Costa Mesa, California.
Big names taking part include biggest rivals and likely tournament favorites Victor Hugoand equivalent stars Diego Pato, Pedro Marinhoand Michael Pixley. Pato’s top featherweight will face WNO light heavyweight champion Marinho in the first round, with Pixley set to take over later Gustavo Batista on the same side of the bracket.
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In addition to the Absolute Grand Prix, there will be many interesting super fights, both with and without gi, featuring BJJ stars such as Helena Creva, Sarah Galvo, Cole Abateand sisters Ashley Funegra and Natalie Funegra Among other things.
Jiu-jitsu events will be broadcast live live On FloGrappling, start with 8 p.m. ET.
Check out a preview of IBJJF Absolute GP here.
IBJJF Absolute GP: BJJ Groups and Live
Here are the brackets and opening rounds of the 2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP. A free live stream of the 2025 IBJJF Crown early games may be available on YouTube and will be embedded below once available.
2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP BJJ Bracket
2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP full results, race card, video highlights
First round:
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Victor Hugo VS Marlon Tajik
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Javier Butt VS Nick Harman
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Pedro Marinho vs Diego Pato
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Michael Pixley vs Gustavo Batista
Undercard Super Battle:
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Cole Abbate vs. Will Wilson (GI)
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Helena Crevar VS Aghata Rabelo (No Gi)
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Sarah Galvao VS Maria Vicentini (GI)
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Leonardo Souza VS Matteo Cardona (GI)
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Ashlee Funegra VS Yasmyn Castro (GI)
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Dominic Manno vs. Luan Vilas (Gi)
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Callison Carlos vs. Evan Duncan (Gi) — Callison Carlos def. Evan Duncan Advantages
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Natalee Funegra vs. Kaitlyn Schmidt (GI) — Natalee Funegra def. Kaitlin Schmidt’s Strengths
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Johnny Anderson vs. Julio Cesar (GI) – Johnny Anderson def. Julio Cesar Points
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JP Tran vs. Asafe Alves (Gi) — Asafe Alves def. JP Tran based on judge’s decision
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Mick Whelan vs. Isaac Huertas (Gi) — Mick Whelan def. Isaac Huertas submitted (armbar)
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