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2026 Pan No-Gi Announcement

The 2026 Pan No-Gi is officially finalized. An outstanding collection of athletes delivered an action-packed weekend of high-level jiu-jitsu. From juvenile divisions to master divisions and everything in between, the event featured over 2,300 athletes from around the world. 

 

Elite black belts headlined the event with nineteen thrilling divisions providing memorable action. Among the world-class competition there were several standout performances that deserve specific attention. Let's take a look at the event’s highlight athlete performances.

 

Pan No-Gi Standout Performances

 

Pawel Jaworski

The #1 globally ranked male No-Gi athlete headlined the event. Pawel Jaworski secured gold at his fifth consecutive Grand Slam event, and captured double-gold at his second consecutive major event. With the triumph, Pawel now moves just one event away from earning a historic No-Gi Grand Slam title. 

Pawel continues to impress the global jiu-jitsu community with standout performances. The Academia Gorila representative earned seven victories this weekend, including five impressive submission finishes. His style is exciting, his technique is flawless, and Pawel Jaworski again proves why he is positioned to make No-Gi history in less than a month.

Pawel is now a three time Pan No-Gi Champion through just two runs at the event. The twenty-two year old standout is building a fantastic resume through just two years on the black belt major event circuit.

The next opportunity to witness Pawel is at the European No-Gi event in Rome, Italy. The last No-Gi Grand Slam event of the season offers Pawel an opportunity to capture the sport’s first No-Gi Grand Slam title. The event is set to take place October 28th through November 1st, live on FloGrappling.

 

Sarah Galvão

One of the most exciting female talents in jiu-jitsu captured the spotlight yet again. Sarah Galvao delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Pan No-Gi event, culminating in a double-gold achievement.

Sarah secured six victories to claim her two gold medals, and showcased her dynamic style throughout. Her run highlighted the dominant passing pressure she has become renowned for, as she led Atos Jiu-Jitsu to the Female Team Title.

Sarah is now a three-time Pan No-Gi Champion in just two runs at the event. Sarah remains one of the most exciting athletes in both Gi and No-Gi competition, and remains in the jiu-jitsu spotlight as one of the top storylines of the year. 

Sarah’s resume includes multiple Gi and No-Gi major event titles through just over one full year at the black belt level. The twenty-year-old phenom has set an astounding trajectory with seemingly no limits.

 

Elijah Dorsey

The male black belt middleweight division drew immense attention ahead of the 2026 Pan No-Gi event. The bracket featured twenty-three competitors and a long list of world-class athletes. In the end, Elijah Dorsey of Team Lloyd Irvin reigned supreme. 

Elijah secured five victories with a pair of submissions to earn the middleweight title. Elijah’s run included victories over four world-class competitors, including a submission over the division’s reigning World Champion in the finals. 

Elijah showcased his dynamic and exciting style, while capturing marquee victories under the bright lights of a major event. His triumph certainly leads to global attention with just two No-Gi Grand Slam events remaining this season.

 

Helena Crevar

The Kingsway standout made quick work of the Pan No-Gi female super-heavyweight division. Helena captured a pair of submissions totalling just one minute of mat time. The young talent remains one of the top pound-for-pound female athletes in the sport, and earned herself another major event title. 

The reigning medium-heavyweight No-Gi World Champion continues her tear on the major event circuit. The global jiu-jitsu community is undoubtedly focused on a potential No-Gi World Championship repeat in December.

 

Sebastian Patyk

An up-and-coming talent out of Academia Gorila made a huge statement over the weekend. Sebastian Patyk secured middleweight and open class gold in the brown belt division. The triumph marks his first major event titles at the brown belt level, and affirms the fascination with the young talent. 

It is not hard to draw comparisons between Sebastian and his teammate Pawel Jaworski. Sebastian’s guard play is elite, and supported by a dangerous leglock arsenal that embodies the Academia Gorila style. As Sebastian continues to develop, the jiu-jitsu community may be blessed with another world-class black belt talent out of the Poland based academy.

 

Lauriane Stavacz

A top Gracie Barra female prospect turned heads in New Jersey this weekend. Lauriane Stavacz has emerged, through both Gi and No-Gi seasons, as one of the most exciting female prospects in the sport. Lauriane secured double-gold at the event with five victories including three submission finishes.

Lauriane displayed a well rounded game. Strong standing and suffocating pressure led to a dominant top game. Her guard appeared sharp and precise, showcasing her leglock submission arsenal. The Gracie Barra product utilized her balanced attack to steal her share of the Pan No-Gi spotlight.

The #2 female Gi brown belt in the world showcased her No-Gi prowess this weekend. Lauriane secured the first major No-Gi title of her career in dominant fashion. Her performance certainly captured global attention, and led to increased anticipation for her next major event outing.

 

Watch full-match replays from the entire 2026 Pan No-Gi event on FloGrappling.