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2026 Pan No-Gi Announcement

The sport’s top global athletes converged in New Jersey over the weekend. The event culminated with a fascinating collection of 2026 Pan No-Gi Champions, each of whom delivered their own remarkable performance. 

 

Let’s take a look at the brown and black belt 2026 Pan No-Gi Champions while providing some specific insights into their major title performances.

 

Pan No-Gi Adult Male Black Belt Results

Roosterweight Champion: Lucas Castro of Gracie Barra

Quarterfinal: Victory via Injury

Semifinal: Rear Naked Choke Victory

Final: 2-1 Advantage Victory

Lucas Castro showcased a complete game highlighted by his top control. The Gracie Barra product commanded the pace and positioning of each match and secured the 122lb title.

 

Light-Featherweight Champion: Vinicius Inacio of Alliance

Qualifier: Heel Hook Victory

Quarterfinal: Armbar Victory

Semifinal: 2-1 Advantage Victory

Final: 6-4 Points Victory

Vinicius Inacio outlasted a dangerous light-featherweight bracket. The Alliance athlete collected two submission finishes before defeating a pair of former No-Gi World Champions to claim the title.

 

Featherweight Champion: Emilio Hernandez of Zenith BJJ

Quarterfinal: Toe Hold Victory

Semifinal: 2-1 Advantage Victory

Final: Heel Hook Victory

Emilio Hernandez delivered a well-rounded performance this weekend. The Zenith representative secured two submission finishes in three matches to capture Pan No-Gi gold.

 

Lightweight Champion: Pierre-Olivier Leclerc of Tri-Star Montreal

Qualifier: 4-0 Advantage Victory

Quarterfinal: 4-2 Advantage Victory

Semifinal: Guillotine Choke Victory

Final: 2-0 Advantage Victory

Pierre Leclerc reigned supreme in an ultra-competitive 162lb division. The Tri-Star competitor displayed poise and control when it mattered most, capturing tight victories and the major title.

 

Middleweight Champion: Elijah Dorsey of Team Lloyd Irvin

Qualifier: Shoulder Lock Victory

Qualifier: 5-0 Advantage Victory

Quarterfinal: 2-0 Points Victory

Semifinal: 21-0 Points Victory

Final: Armlock Victory

Elijah Dorsey ran through the toughest division of the event for the Pan No-Gi title. The Lloyd Irvin product delivered a dynamic and commanding performance to secure the major title. Elijah defeated both of the 2025 No-Gi Worlds middleweight finalists in a fascinating performance.

 

Medium-Heavyweight Champion: Pawel Jaworski of Academia Gorila

Quarterfinal: 1-0 Advantage Victory

Semifinal: Heel Hook Victory

Final: Triangle Choke Victory

Pawel Jaworski has now secured five straight major event titles. The Academia Gorila athlete is now one major event title away from securing the first-ever No-Gi Grand Slam title. Pawel is considered one of the top pound-for-pound athletes on the planet.

 

Heavyweight Champion: Wallisson Oliveira of Campeão United Jiu-Jitsu

Semifinal: 3-0 Advantage Victory

Final: 8-0 Points Victory

Wallisson delivered an impressive Pan No-Gi title performance, highlighted by strong top pressure and passing technique. Wallisson also secured the open class silver medal.

 

Super-Heavyweight Champion: Nata Tenca of Atos Jiu-Jitsu

Quarterfinal: Toe Hold Victory

Semifinal: Mussolini Lock Victory

Final: Closeout with Andre Galvão

Rookie black belt Nata Tenca secured his first major event title at the highest level. The Atos standout showcased strong guard play and a dangerous leglock arsenal to claim the gold.

 

Ultra-Heavyweight Champion: Alexandre ‘Lele’ Manara of Lotus Club

Qualifier: Heel Hook Victory

Quarterfinal: No-Show Victory

Semifinal: Knee Bar Victory

Final: Heel Hook Victory

Lele Manara delivered an outstanding performance this weekend. The Lotus Club standout secured three submission finishes in as many matches, showcasing his phenomenal guard play. Lele proved his world-class ability translates seamlessly into No-Gi major competition.

 

Open Class Champion: Pawel Jaworski of Academia Gorila

Qualifier: Knee Bar Victory

Quarterfinal: Heel Hook Victory

Semifinal: Z-Lock Victory

Final: Referee Decision Victory

Pawel Jaworski continues his unprecedented run with a double-gold triumph at Pan No-Gi. Pawel is the #1 globally ranked male No-Gi athlete in the world, proving his elite level yet again over the weekend. Pawel’s fascinating submission game highlights his world-class ability.

 

Pan No-Gi Adult Female Black Belt Results

Roosterweight Champion: Mariana Rolszt of Gracie Humaita

Final: Referee Decision Victory

Mariana’s lone match resulted in a tightly contested final. The Gracie Humaita athlete earned the decision victory with top control and guard passing late in the match.

 

Light-Featherweight Champion: Emily Leyva of Atos Jiu-Jitsu

Semifinal: Straight Ankle Lock Victory

Final: Aioki Lock Victory

Emily Leyva is one of the most exciting rookie black belts in the sport. Her two submissions lasted a total of one-minute-and-forty-seconds, proving just how dangerous her leglock game is. Emily has quickly asserted herself as one of the most elite light-featherweight competitors in both Gi and No-Gi competition.

 

Featherweight Champion: Sabrina Gondim of Fight Sports

Semifinal: 6-0 Points Victory

Final: 1-0 Advantage Victory

Reigning World Champion Sabrina Gondim continued her fascinating run with a No-Gi major title this weekend. The Fight Sports representative displayed world-class control and poise to secure the featherweight title.

 

Lightweight Champion: Amanda Bruse of Corvus Grappling Collective

Quarterfinal: 8-0 Points Victory

Semifinal: 2-1 Advantage Victory

Final: Straight Ankle Lock Victory

Amanda Bruse proved why she is a legitimate threat to win any competition she enters. The Corvus Grappling competitor delivered a balanced performance highlighted by world-class guard play.

 

Middleweight Champion: Sarah Galvão of Atos Jiu-Jitsu

Semifinal: 8-2 Points Victory

Final: 3-1 Advantage Victory

Sarah Galvão is one of the most exciting female athletes in the sport. The Atos representative defended her middleweight title from the last Pan No-Gi edition, proving why she is considered one of the best Gi and No-Gi athletes in the world.

 

Medium-Heavyweight Champion: Martyna Kapuscinska of Academia Gorila

Quarterfinal: 4-2 Points Victory

Semifinal: Straight Ankle Lock Victory

Final: Heel Hook Victory

Martyna Kapuscinska has already asserted herself as one of the top black belt athletes through two major events. The Academia Gorila product balances top pressure with world-class guard play to remain undefeated in medium-heavyweight competition at the black belt level. Martyna also secured an open class bronze medal, totaling four submission finishes in six matches.

 

Heavyweight Champion: Maia Matalon of High Noon BJJ

Semifinal: Heel Hook Victory

Final: Darce Choke Victory

Maia Matalon delivered a strong statement through two matches this weekend. The High Noon BJJ athlete exuded focus, intensity, and determination by capturing two submissions and a gold medal.

 

Super-Heavyweight Champion: Helena Crevar of Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu

Semifinal: Armbar Victory

Final: Ankle Lock Victory

Helena Crevar made quick work of the super-heavyweight division. Her two submission finishes totalled one minute of action, proving just how dominant she is. One of the top pound-for-pound athletes in the world secures her first black belt Pan No-Gi title.

 

Open Class Champion: Sarah Galvão of Atos Jiu-Jitsu

Qualifier: Armbar Victory

Quarterfinal: Rear Naked Choke Victory

Semifinal: 3-2 Points Victory

Final: 12-2 Points Victory

Sarah Galvão capped off a phenomenal event with an open class title. Sarah is officially a three-time Pan No-Gi Champion through just two runs at the event. The Atos Jiu-Jitsu standout remains one of the top pound-for-pound females in both Gi and No-Gi competition.

 

Pan No-Gi Adult Brown Belt Results

The adult brown belt divisions provided an outstanding start to the 2026 Pan No-Gi event. The intense action highlighted the rising level of top color belt competitors, and the determination to capture major event gold. While each division provided standout athletes, the brown belt category witnessed special performances from a select number of rising prospects.

 

Brown Belt Double-Gold Champion: Sebastian Patyk

Sebastian Patyk delivered a fascinating performance under the bright lights of a major event. The Academia Gorila standout showcased a balanced game highlighted by his outstanding guard play. At a glance, his style is reminiscent of teammate and #1 male No-Gi athlete in the world Pawel Jaworski. The rising prospect earned well deserved attention for a remarkable double-gold performance. Sebastian earned seven victories and a pair of submissions in a solid day’s work.

 

Fellow Standout Performers

• Moussa Kadi secured the brown belt medium-heavyweight title with a 100% submission rate through three matches. The Unity Jiu-Jitsu prospect continues to showcase his dangerous submission game while capturing major titles.
• Shai Iftar of Brasa CTA captured the brown belt lightweight title through four matches against high-level opponents. Shai secured three submission finishes, all by ankle lock, to complete an impressive Pan No-Gi title run.
• Hawann Hennye of Gracie Barra made his brown belt debut this weekend. Hawann secured his first major event title at the brown belt level with four victories and two submission finishes. He remains one of the brightest prospects in the male color belt category.
• Steven Erched captured his share of the Pan No-Gi spotlight with a dazzling performance. The Gracie Allegiance product secured three submissions in as many matches en route to claiming the featherweight brown belt title. Steven has earned himself specific attention with two major events left on this year’s schedule.

 

Pan No-Gi Male Brown Belt Champions

Roosterweight: Alexander Osorio

Light-Featherweight: Hawann Hennye

Featherweight: Steven Erched

Lightweight: Shai Iftar

Middleweight: Sebastian Patyk

Medium-Heavyweight: Moussa Kadi

Heavyweight: Patrick Shahgholi

Super-Heavyweight: 

Ultra-Heavyweight: Vincent Corrado

Open Class: Sebastian Patyk

 

Female Brown Belt Double-Gold Champion: Lauriane Stavacz

Lauriane Stavacz has emerged as one of the top female prospects in the sport. The Gracie Barra athlete secured her first No-Gi Grand Slam event title at the brown belt level in impressive fashion. Lauriane captured the heavyweight title through two victories with a combined score of 18-0. Her open class title showcased her dominant submission game, culminating three finishes in as many matches. Gracie Barra has a special talent in Lauriane Stavacz who seems to be accelerating her progression in 2026.

 

Fellow Standout Performers

• Madison Porcelli of Carbon Submission Grappling secured the featherweight title with two dominant victories. Through two matches against the top two seeds of the bracket, Madison outscored her opponents 16-0, and delivered a beautiful rear-naked-choke victory in the finals.
• Peyton Letcher of Workshop clinched the medium-heavyweight title this weekend. Peyton entered as the top-seed and delivered a dazzling performance that included rear-naked-choke and armbar finishes. Peyton has now earned the medium-heavyweight Pan No-Gi title in consecutive years.

 

Pan No-Gi Female Brown Belt Champions

Roosterweight: Maya Youngblood

Featherweight: Madison Porcelli

Lightweight: Elizabeth Genge

Middleweight: Rebecca Charbonneau

Medium-Heavyweight: Peyton Letcher

Heavyweight: Lauriane Stavacz

Super-Heavyweight: Samayyah Cook

Open Class: Lauriane Stavacz

 

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