By Philipp — Rollbook · Updated October 18, 2026
IBJJF Pan 2026: Full Results, Medalists & Storylines (Kissimmee, FL)
Complete 2026 IBJJF Pan Championship results from Kissimmee, Florida (March 24-29). Every black belt adult gi medalist, absolute winners, and the biggest storylines including Sarah Galvão's double gold over Gabi Pessanha.
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IBJJF Pan Championship 2026
Update (October 2026): The rest of the 2026 Grand Slam is decided. Tainan Dalpra won middle at Brasileiro and Worlds to complete the Grand Slam; Gabi Pessanha won super-heavy and the open class at both; Sarah Galvão won light at Brasileiro, then took silver in light and in the open class at Worlds. Full results: Worlds 2026. Pans 2027 dates are not yet announced; our IBJJF 2027 calendar tracks them.
The Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Held annually in Florida, the Pan Championship attracts elite competitors from across the Americas and around the world.
The 2026 Pan Championship took place March 24-29 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. See the full 2026 IBJJF tournament schedule for the rest of the season, including Brasileiro (April 24-May 3) and the World Championship (May 28-31).
2026 Pan Championship Results
Sources: IBJJF official results, bjjcompsystem.com
The 2026 Pan Championship concluded March 24-29 at Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL.
Men's Black Belt Adult Gi Champions
| Division | Champion | Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | Marcos Gomes | AOJ |
| Light Feather | Diego "Pato" Oliveira | AOJ |
| Feather | Cole Abate | AOJ |
| Light | Jackson Nagai | Checkmat |
| Middle | Tainan Dalpra | AOJ |
| Medium Heavy | Enderson Dias | Elementum |
| Heavy | Felipe Assis | — |
| Super Heavy | Nolan Stuart | Brea Jiu-Jitsu |
| Ultra Heavy | Seif-Eddine Houmine | GF Team |
| Absolute | Gabriel Veloso | Soldiers Jiu-Jitsu |
Women's Black Belt Adult Gi Champions
| Division | Champion | Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | Ana Lima | Fight Sports |
| Light Feather | Mayssa Bastos | AOJ |
| Feather | Margot Ciccarelli | AOJ |
| Light | Sarah Galvão | Atos Jiu-Jitsu |
| Middle | Lillian Marchand | Atos Jiu-Jitsu |
| Medium Heavy | Elizabeth Mitrovic | Alliance |
| Heavy | Larissa Dias | Elementum Jiu-Jitsu |
| Super Heavy | Gabi Pessanha | Infight Jiu-Jitsu |
| Absolute | Sarah Galvão | Atos Jiu-Jitsu |
Full podiums at bjjcompsystem.com. Source: IBJJF official results.
Key Storylines
- Gabi Pessanha claimed her 10th Pan title in super heavy, finishing Raniele Alencar with a head-and-arm choke
- Sarah Galvão won double gold with a match-winning back-take in the final 30 seconds of the absolute against Pessanha — one of the biggest moments of the 2026 season
- Mayssa Bastos (AOJ) won her 5th Pan title at light feather; Tainan Dalpra won his 5th Pan title at middle by 9-point decision over Elijah Dorsey
- Margot Ciccarelli (AOJ) returned from injury to defeat reigning World Champion Larissa Campos by decision in the feather final
- Diego "Pato" Oliveira (AOJ) took his 4th Pan title at light feather; AOJ dominated the men's podium with four division titles
- Marcos Gomes (AOJ) beat Bebeto Oliveira in the rooster final after taking out top-seeded Jalen Fonacier earlier in the bracket — his first major gi title
- Nolan Stuart (Brea Jiu-Jitsu) defended the super heavy title; Seif-Eddine Houmine (GF Team) won ultra heavy via clock choke
What It Meant for Worlds
The IBJJF World Championship 2026 ran May 28-31 in Long Beach, with Brasileiro (April 24-May 3, Barueri, Brazil) in between as the last Grand Slam ranking event before it. Black belts needed 80 ranking points to enter Worlds in 2026; IBJJF's ranking page now lists 95.
Event Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 |
| Dates | March 24-29, 2026 |
| Venue | Osceola Heritage Park |
| Location | Kissimmee, Florida, USA |
| Divisions | Adult, Masters, Juvenile |
| Format | Gi Competition |
| Venue Detail | Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park |
| Streaming | FloGrappling (FloSports app) |
| Brackets | bjjcompsystem.com |
Schedule Structure
Pans ran the standard IBJJF Grand Slam structure across six competition days:
| Days | Divisions |
|---|---|
| Days 1-2 (March 24-25) | White Belt, Blue Belt |
| Days 3-4 (March 26-27) | Purple Belt, Brown Belt |
| Days 5-6 (March 28-29) | Black Belt, Absolute |
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Black Belt Qualification
The Pan Championship sits second in the IBJJF Grand Slam series (Europeans, Pans, Brasileiro, Worlds). Black belt competitors needed 40 IBJJF ranking points to register — half the 80 points Worlds required in 2026 (IBJJF now lists 95 for Worlds; Pans stays at 40). Former black belt World Champions (gi or no-gi) are exempt. For the full sequence, see our 2026 IBJJF schedule guide.
What Pans Set Up
The 2026 Pans podium reshaped a lot of conversations:
- Sarah Galvão (Atos) emerged as a genuine pound-for-pound threat after taking double gold and reversing the absolute on Gabi Pessanha in the final 30 seconds — she backed it up with another Light gold at the 2026 Brasileiro, then took silver in light and, after IBJJF's September podium revision, in the open class at Worlds.
- Tainan Dalpra extended his Middleweight dynasty, then won Brasileiro and his fourth world title in Long Beach, completing the 2026 Grand Slam.
- AOJ's male depth delivered four of nine black-belt divisions (Gomes, Oliveira, Abate, Dalpra), with the Mayssa Bastos / Margot Ciccarelli women's combo adding more.
- Margot Ciccarelli's return-from-injury win over reigning World Champion Larissa Campos was the upset of the women's brackets; the feather world title in May went to Sabrina Gondim.
For how it all played out, see the Worlds 2026 results; our pre-event Worlds 2026 black belt contenders analysis shows how the picture looked at the time.
Venue
Pans was held at Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park (1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744), the IBJJF's long-running Pan venue ~30-40 minutes south of Orlando International Airport. The complex hosts multiple mats simultaneously with a dedicated warm-up zone, vendor area, and full spectator seating in the arena bowl.
Coverage and Results Archive
- Streaming: FloGrappling (FloSports app) — all mats, replays included
- Live brackets and final results: bjjcompsystem.com
- IBJJF official medal recaps: Men's Pan champions · Women's Pan champions
Common Questions
Who won the male absolute at Pans 2026?
Gabriel Veloso took the male Open Class.
Who won the female absolute?
Sarah Galvão (Atos) won the female absolute, taking it from Gabi Pessanha with a back-take in the final 30 seconds — one of the loudest moments of the 2026 IBJJF season.
Which team won the team race?
Full team standings were dominated at the men's black belt podium by AOJ (four division titles: Gomes, Oliveira, Abate, Dalpra). See bjjcompsystem.com for the cumulative team points across all belts.
Where does Pans fit in the IBJJF Grand Slam?
Second leg in 2026, after Europeans (January) and before Brasileiro (April-May) and Worlds (late May). See our 2026 IBJJF schedule for the full calendar; Pans 2027 dates are not yet announced.
Is Pans gi or no-gi?
Gi only. The IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship is a separate event later in the year.
Key Takeaway
Pans 2026 reset the favorites board: Sarah Galvão's double gold, sealed with a late back-take on Gabi Pessanha in the absolute, was one of the biggest momentum swings of the IBJJF season. Tainan Dalpra stayed untouchable at Middle and went on to complete the Grand Slam at Worlds, and AOJ owned the men's brackets.
Official Sources
- IBJJF Events Calendar — event archive
- IBJJF Pans 2026 — Male Champions
- IBJJF Pans 2026 — Female Champions
- bjjcompsystem.com — full brackets and weight-class results
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