Marlon Tajik has been officially unveiled as the final competitor in the highly anticipated IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix. The Atos Jiu-Jitsu phenom completes an elite bracket that features a collection of the world's finest no-gi athletes. Experience Marlon’s monumental black belt debut and his pursuit of Grand Prix glory live on FloGrappling on February 26th.

Marlon Tajik concluded an extraordinary color belt run in December, highlighted by a stunning double-gold performance at the No-Gi World Championships. His 2025 campaign was defined by a streak of dominant performances, securing five major gold medals. Marlon has consistently expressed his ambition not merely to win every division he enters, but to captivate spectators with exhilarating displays of skill. The Atos athlete emphatically delivered on his objectives throughout 2025, submitting every grand slam opponent in his weight class. Overall, his campaign was highly successful, featuring nineteen wins and fifteen submissions across twenty matches. Notably, he achieved redemption for his only loss to Nick Hartman by defeating him in the European open class final. Marlon possesses a meticulously well-rounded arsenal, relentlessly pressuring his adversaries from various positions. As a notably undersized competitor in the absolute bracket, Marlon will undoubtedly leverage his explosiveness and exceptional stamina to overcome his larger opponents. Following a stellar color belt tenure, Marlon is making a dramatic ascension into black belt competition in one of the most stacked no-gi absolute brackets witnessed in recent memory.

With the inclusion of Marlon Tajik, the Absolute Grand Prix bracket is now finalized. The Atos athlete is set to clash with elite contenders for the coveted Grand Prix title and the impressive $50,000 prize. Marlon is guaranteed to draw significant attention, riding a tremendous wave of momentum into this special event. Do not miss this pivotal moment in Marlon’s career, as he makes his black belt debut, streaming live on FloGrappling.

Abolsulte Grand Prix Competitors

Victor Hugo

Pedro Marinho

Javier Barter

Devhonte Johnson

Diego Oliveira 

Michael Pixley

Nick Hartman

Marlon Tajik