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.
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.
I hate there is now this weird divide in BJJ where the best don’t compete in all events. So gay.
If you’re good you can win in any rule set. Points, no points, time limit, no time limit, gi, no gi. Shouldn’t matter.
TEA
