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.
IBJJF Pan Championship 2026
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 upcoming events including Brasileiro (April 24-May 3) and World Championship (May 28-31).
2026 Pan Championship Results
Last updated: April 6, 2026 — 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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 — arguably the biggest moment of the 2026 season so far
- 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 three 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 This Means for Worlds
The IBJJF World Championship 2026 runs May 28-31 in Long Beach. Before Worlds, Brasileiro (April 24-May 3, Barueri, Brazil) is the final Grand Slam ranking event. Competitors on the bubble for the 80-point Worlds threshold should check their current IBJJF ranking now.
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 threshold required for Worlds. Former black belt World Champions 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 would back this up at the 2026 Brasileiro with another Light gold and a Worlds-grade momentum run.
- Tainan Dalpra extended his Middleweight dynasty, then defended again at Brasileiro four weeks later. As of Worlds week, he is the clearest middleweight favorite.
- AOJ's male depth delivered three of nine black-belt divisions (Gomes, Oliveira, Abate), with the Mayssa Bastos / Margot Ciccarelli women's combo adding more.
- Margot Ciccarelli's return-from-injury win over reigning No-Gi World Champion Larissa Campos was the upset of the women's brackets and a real Worlds wild card.
For Worlds bracket implications, see Worlds 2026 black belt contenders and the division-by-division preview.
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 IBJJF season so far.
Which team won the team race?
Full team standings were dominated at the men's black belt podium by AOJ (three division titles: Gomes, Oliveira, Abate). See bjjcompsystem.com for the cumulative team points across all belts.
Where does Pans fit in the IBJJF Grand Slam?
Second leg, after Europeans (January) and before Brasileiro (April-May) and Worlds (late May). See our 2026 IBJJF schedule for the full calendar.
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 and her back-take of Gabi Pessanha in the absolute is the biggest momentum signal of the IBJJF season. Tainan Dalpra continues to look untouchable at Middle. AOJ owned the men's brackets. With Worlds in Long Beach May 28-31, the names on this podium are the bracket.
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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