The IBJJF will be hosting a professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) event highlighted by an open weight grand prix tournament stacked with world champions from various divisions. The 2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP happens on Thursday, (February 26, 2026) in Costa Mesa, California.
The biggest names competing include the biggest competitor and likely tournament favorite in Victor Hugo, along with pound-for-pound star Diego Pato, Pedro Marinho, and Michael Pixley. The top featherweight in Pato will face WNO light heavyweight champ Marinho in the opening round, with Pixley taking on late replacement Gustavo Batista in the same side of the bracket.
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Outside of the Absolute Grand Prix, there will also be a lot of interesting super-fights both in gi and no gi, which feature BJJ stars like Helena Crevar, Sarah Galvao, Cole Abate, and the sisters Ashlee Funegra and Natalee Funegra among others.
The jiu-jitsu event will stream LIVE on FloGrappling, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Check here for a preview of the IBJJF Absolute GP.
IBJJF Absolute GP: BJJ brackets and live stream
Below are the brackets and opening round match ups for the 2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP. A free live stream of the earlier matches from the 2025 IBJJF Crown will likely be on YouTube, and will be embedded below once available.
2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP BJJ brackets
2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP full results, fight card, video highlights
Absolute GP Opening Round:
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Victor Hugo vs. Marlon Tajik — Victor Hugo def. Marlon Tajik by points (3-0)
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Javier Barter vs. Nick Hartman — Javier Barter def. Nick Hartman by submission (rear naked choke)
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Pedro Marinho vs. Diego Pato — Pedro Marinho def. Diego Pato by points (2-0)
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Michael Pixley vs. Gustavo Batista — Gustavo Batista def. Michael Pixley by points (2-0)
Absolute GP Semifinals:
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Victor Hugo vs. Javier Barter — Victor Hugo def. Javier Barter by submission (rear naked choke)
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Pedro Marinho vs. Gustavo Batista — Pedro Marinho def. Gustavo Batista by submission (heel hook)
Absolute GP Finals:
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Victor Hugo vs. Pedro Marinho — Victor Hugo def. Pedro Marinho by points (15-2)
Super fights:
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Cole Abate vs. Will Wilson (Gi) — Cole Abate def. Will Wilson by advantage
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Helena Crevar vs. Aghata Rabelo (No Gi) — Helena Crevar def. Aghata Rabelo by submission (darce choke)
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Sarah Galvao vs. Maria Vicentini (Gi) — Sarah Galvao def. Maria Vicentini by submission (armbar)
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Ashlee Funegra vs. Yasmyn Castro (Gi) — Ashlee Funegra def. Yasmyn Castro by submission (armbar)
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Leonardo Souza vs. Mateo Cardona (Gi) — Mateo Cardona def. Leonardo Souza by points (4-2)
Prelims:
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Dominic Manno vs. Luan Veras (Gi) — Dominic Manno def. Luan Veras (Gi) by points (2-0)
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Kellyson Carlos vs. Evan Duncan (Gi) — Kellyson Carlos def. Evan Duncan by advantage
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Natalee Funegra vs. Kaitlyn Schmidt (Gi) — Natalee Funegra def. Kaitlyn Schmidt by advantage
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Johnny Anderson vs. Julio Cesar (Gi) — Johnny Anderson def. Julio Cesar by points
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JP Tran vs. Asafe Alves (Gi) — Asafe Alves def. JP Tran by judge’s decision
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Mick Whelan vs. Isaac Huertas (Gi) — Mick Whelan def. Isaac Huertas by submission (triangle armbar)
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