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2026 Euro No-Gi Announcement

The thirteenth edition of the European No-Gi Championships is slated to be the biggest in event history. Standout athletes from across the globe prepare to converge for major event acclaim, live from Rome, Italy. 

Among the fascinating storylines and highlight athletes, one competitor stands above the rest. Pawel Jaworski has positioned himself with the unique opportunity to make IBJJF history. With three consecutive Grand Slam event titles entering the season’s final major event, Pawel intends to become the first No-Gi Grand Slam Champion of all-time. 

Pawel Jaworski - Rookie Sensation

The 2024 No-Gi World Championships witnessed Pawel secure double-gold, as well as his black belt promotion. Once reaching the top level, Pawel wasted no time proving himself. 

The 2025 Pan No-Gi event marked his first black belt major event and his inaugural black belt title. The Academia Gorila athlete continued on with the Grand Slam season to Euro No-Gi, where the young talent secured his first black belt major event double-gold. 

With two major events at the highest echelon, Pawel experienced the bright lights before heading into his first full Grand Slam season.

Grand Slam Glory

Pawel Jaworski entered the 2025 No-Gi World Championships with distinct momentum. His performance would mark a pivotal transition early in his career, from a rising prospect to a proven world-class champion. The Academia Gorila product secured medium-heavyweight gold and open class silver in a fascinating showcase of elite technique.

Pawel returned to the major event circuit in 2026 with a Brasileiro No-Gi double-gold performance. His remarkable triumph specifically highlighted his fascinating submission ability and dominant guard play. 

The Academia Gorila competitor again returned to the bright lights, turning in a fabulous performance. The 2026 Pan No-Gi event quickly became his playground, with the twenty-two year-old securing double-gold yet again. 

Pawel’s fantastic 2025-2026 No-Gi Grand Slam Season has made him one of the sport’s top stars. The #1 globally ranked No-Gi athlete now enters the 2026 European No-Gi event with the opportunity to become the sport’s first ever No-Gi Grand Slam Champion.

With five gold medals across three major events this season, Pawel has found himself just one medium-heavyweight gold medal away from a historic achievement. His meteoric rise represents that of the European No-Gi scene, as a leading force on the international stage. 

The international star is set to take the mats on Saturday (10/31) at 5:52am PST live from Rome, Italy. Tune in to FloGrappling to watch the exclusive live stream, or full-match replays from Pawel’s attempt at history. Check out the official European No-Gi Championships Event Guide for further informaiton surrounding the major event.